About Notting Hill A home to many mansions and fine houses with a smaller contrast. Originally in the 1950s, this area of London was where immigrants settled in from Trinidad and other parts of the West Indies. As a result, there is vibrant, multi-cultural atmosphere in the area. The main reason a lot of people visit Notting Hill is for the famous and popular annual Notting Hill Carnival. Other attractions include Ladbroke Square Gardens and the Portobello Road market.