Portobello Market

Portobello Market is a world famous Antique market based in Notting Hill, west London. Portobello Market is also well known by Portobello Road. I went there twice, ones alone and ones with my friends. Portobello Road goes straight through the middle of Notting Hill. Notting Hill is also known for the film made their named you guess it right “Notting Hill” staring Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts. The road is very near to the Notting Hill Gate underground tube station. Saturdays get the maximum crowd. The road is filled with Antique shops, food stalls, and vegetable market when you cross the hill. You can expect to see variety of antiques and collectables from all around the world on this road. When I went there, I took one berry smoothy and walked all the way to the “Flea market”. Under the west way you’ll see second hand clothes, books, jewellery.

Now let’s dive into the interesting history of Portobello Market Briefly. Portobello was actually a farm. Many of the Antique shops, Pubs are mostly historic. The area of Portobello was originally a farm, named after Puerto Bello in the Caribbean in memory of Admiral Vernon who captured the in the late 1730’s.

Covent Garden

Travelling is my hobby, only when I get some time, from my busy work schedule. I enjoy the company of friends I made and people I met in these places. I couldn’t forget the times I spent in Covent garden in central London, the place is live with music performances in the piazza, organic pasty’s, Covent garden Soups, fruits, confectionaries, and European shops. I still remember the Apple market, and the cute shops around. Jubilee Market is another awesome market, specializing in Antiques.

The history of Covent Garden Market is a fascinating one. It served as a fruit and vegetable market, one of the biggest in England. It has since transformed beyond recognition with many fashion labels, theatre, and stores popped up.

I bought a Winter Jacket from a well known Brand “The North Face” for £ 160 from the Covent Garden Showroom. And I must say it is the best purchase I ever did as far as clothing goes. It’s comfy, durable and looks good on me. I with my friends went to many good bar and pubs enjoyed the bubbly drinks. Covent Garden has this unique blend of friendliness, traditional environment, which attracts tourists in high volumes.

There are so many theatre experiences London is famous for. I never got a chance to visit the “London Transport Museum” which is in Covent Garden Piazza.