Black History Walks London
Notting Hill Carnival & Caribbean Heritage Tours

Join our Black history walks exploring Notting Hill Carnival history, Windrush generation stories, and Caribbean heritage through expert-led tours in West London.

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Caribbean Heritage in Notting Hill

Discover Windrush generation stories, the Mangrove Nine, and Black British Caribbean heritage in Notting Hill's streets.

Walk through Carnival's origins from 1958 to today - from resistance to celebration, steelpan to mas culture

Experience authentic Caribbean heritage education with community voices, exploring civil rights, activism, and cultural identity

Notting Hill Carnival History Tours

Black History & Cultural Walks

Notting Hill Black History & Caribbean Heritage Walks

Join our guided heritage walks exploring Notting Hill Carnival history, Windrush generation migration, and Caribbean resistance and celebration. Led by expert guides, our walks uncover Black British heritage - from the 1958 Notting Hill riots through the Mangrove Nine to today's world-famous Carnival.

Site of Mangrove restaurant - blue building with a blue door

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Our Notting Hill Walks

Step into Notting Hill’s vibrant Caribbean history with guided tours that share stories of resilience and culture.

Caribbean Heritage Walk: Windrush to Carnival

Discover Notting Hill's Black History from Windrush generation migration through 1958 riots, Mangrove Nine resistance, to Carnival's origins. This walk explores historic streets where you'll hear civil rights stories and understand how Caribbean communities shaped British culture. Available as 60 or 90-minute options.

Enhance your experience: End your walk at Portobello Shack to meet Rosita Lynch - goddaughter of Carnival founder Russ Henderson - who will share personal stories and documentary films about Carnival history. Guests can enjoy Caribbean cuisine, a full lunch, snacks or refreshments at their own pace.

Premium Notting Hill Black History Walk: Real Stories from Civil Rights & Carnival Families

Extended 90-minute heritage walk exploring Notting Hill Carnival history, Windrush generation stories, and the Mangrove Nine's activism. Includes authentic Caribbean meal at Portobello Shack with exclusive conversations with Jamila Bolton Gordon, daughter of Mangrove Nine defendant Rhodan Gordon, and Rosita Lynch, goddaughter of steel band pioneer Russ Henderson, who will share documentary films she co-produced about Carnival history.

Walk, talk, film and meal - full Caribbean experience. Available during Carnival season only. Limited spaces.