Notting Hill Carnival: meet the experts
Make the most of Notting Hill Carnival with tips from five regular Carnival-goers
London’s biggest annual street festival, which attracts nearly one million people every year, can be overwhelming if you don’t know where to look. We spoke to five experts to find out their Carnival memories and tips for this year.
Takita Bartlett
Takita Bartlett, Notting Hill Carnival - © Rob Greig
‘I’ve been going to Carnival since, gosh, since I was tiny and I’ve been playing with Mangrove Steel Band for seven years, though the band has been going for about 30. ‘This is something for the community around Notting Hill as well








