Portobello Road Market

Located in Notting Hill (yes, the Julia Roberts-Hugh Grant starer of the same name was shot right here, the legendary blue-door bookshop still exists) the Portobello Road market is the world’s largest antiques market with over 1,000 dealers setting up shop from about 9-6 everyday. This is the best place for collectors, antique-junkies and probably your mother. While you’re there, pop into the Hummingbird Bakery (www.hummingbirdbakery.com) for the most precious cupcakes which look absolutely beautiful and taste even better.