London Tree House
Rating
Family of 4
Free to enter; gifts and items from USD 15-80
Duration
30-60 minutes
Best Ages
Best for ages 0-6
About
London Tree House on Portobello Road in Notting Hill is a beautifully designed children's lifestyle and gift shop, specialising in the early years market. With a 4.5-star rating, it fits naturally into the Portobello Road aesthetic — independent, design-conscious, and committed to quality over mass production.
The shop focuses on babies, toddlers and young children, carrying clothing, soft toys, books, gifts and accessories that share a coherent visual identity. Everything is chosen for its design quality, safety and appropriateness for small children — there's no cheap filler. The result is a shop where buying a gift feels genuinely pleasurable rather than like a chore.
Portobello Road is already a destination in itself, particularly on Saturday mornings when the market is in full swing. London Tree House adds a specific draw for families with very young children — a place to find the kind of thoughtful, beautiful baby gifts that are harder to source in standard retail environments.
For parents in W11 and the surrounding area, it's a neighbourhood resource for high-quality early years products. For visitors to Notting Hill, it's an easy addition to a Portobello Road morning that results in the kind of purchase you'll actually be pleased to give. The walking-distance proximity to Hyde Park makes for an obvious extended family outing.
Age Suitability
Parent Logistics
Stroller-Friendly
Yes
Nursing / Changing
Unknown
Kid Meals
N/A
Setting
Indoor
Rainy Day
Great option!
Plan Your Visit
Best Time to Visit
Weekday mornings
Wait Times
Minimal
Nearby Food
Portobello Road has excellent cafes and food stalls (especially Saturday market days); Notting Hill Gate has more options
Why Kids Love It
The shop itself is beautiful and calm — tiny visitors are drawn to the colours, textures and child-sized things everywhere.
Pro Tips from Parents
- Saturday morning visits combine naturally with the Portobello Road market
- The baby and toddler gift selection is exceptional — better than anything available in department stores on the same budget
- Combine with a walk through Notting Hill and Hyde Park for a full family morning out
What to Bring
- A gift budget and the age of the child you're shopping for
Cost Info
Estimated Cost (Family of 4)
Free to enter; gifts and items from USD 15-80
Tips to Save
- A beautifully curated shop for early years — excellent for baby shower gifts without the high street clichés
Hours & Contact
Hours
- Friday
- 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Monday
- 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM