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The Blue Door
A filming location from Notting Hill in London.
The scene
This west-London doorway was the entrance to William's flat, the famous blue door he and the film star step through.
How to visit
A private home on a residential street, so view it from the pavement and respect the residents; it's free to find and photograph. It's a short walk from Westbourne Park or Notting Hill Gate.
Address: 280 Westbourne Park Rd, London W11 1EH, United Kingdom · Open in Google Maps
- The travel bookshop that inspired the film is around the corner.
- Portobello Road market is a couple of minutes away.
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Good to know
- What was filmed at The Blue Door?
- This west-London doorway was the entrance to William's flat, the famous blue door he and the film star step through.
- Can you visit The Blue Door?
- A private home on a residential street, so view it from the pavement and respect the residents; it's free to find and photograph. It's a short walk from Westbourne Park or Notting Hill Gate.
- Where is The Blue Door?
- The Blue Door is a real filming location in London. 280 Westbourne Park Rd, London W11 1EH, United Kingdom
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