Duration
1 hour
Best Time
Morning
Price
€
Walking
Moderate walking
About Little Venice Canals
Regent's Canal meets the Grand Union Canal at a quiet area, with waterways lined by willows and permanent mooring for narrowboats painted in various colors. The junction is flanked by Blomfield Road and Warwick Avenue, which form the center of this neighborhood. Waterfront cafés are located along the main roads, alongside the Canal Café Theatre on a barge and Browning's Pool, which is named after the famous poet Robert Browning. Waterbus services operate to Camden and London Zoo.
Insider Tips
Walk along Blomfield Road on the north side for continuous canal views and access to the Puppet Theatre Barge, an actual floating puppet theatre operating since 1982.
Getting There
Address
Little Venice, Browning, s Pool, Maida Vale, Blomfield Rd, London W9 2PF, UK
Neighborhood
Notting Hill & PortobelloNearest Metro
Skip the queue: Book tickets online to avoid the ticket line.
Frequently Asked Questions
Plan for about 1 hour. Morning visits are typically less crowded.
Little Venice Canals is in the Notting Hill & Portobello neighborhood of London. The address is Little Venice, Browning, s Pool, Maida Vale, Blomfield Rd, London W9 2PF, UK. The area is well-served by metro.
Morning visits, especially early, mean fewer crowds and better light for photos. Weekdays are significantly quieter than weekends.
Comfortable shoes are recommended. Parts are outdoors, so bring a light layer.
Nearby in Notting Hill & Portobello
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