At Notting Hill Gate (District, Circle, Central lines) walk out and follow the crowd. There are not enough words and photos for Portobello, for it needs to be seen and felt, not through snapshots but through a long walk down. Bring £30. Save for the week, come on the weekends to enjoy.
Food - the middle portion of the road is a farmer's market, and there are snacks too - paella, crepes (try mushroom and cheese) and even the hummingbird bakery for red velvet cupcakes. Food is but a small part of it all.
There are a lot of people, especially on Saturdays. They are part of the deal too - nobody rushes, everyone mulls around because there's too much to take in. Saturday is the vintage and fashion market. Go then.
The first portion (if going from Notting Hill Gate) is the vintage market on Saturdays. Many vendors bring in everything you can imagine - silverware, jewellery, ceramics, vinyls, old books, lace.
And if you walk through to the very end, past the motorway, you find the clothes section. Vintage clothes are expensive, but walk on further and you will find a second-hand section, which sells for much cheaper - if you can find the right things, they'll make you smile for a long time.
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