London Markets
Markets and trade have played a critical part in the rise of London to prominence over the centuries - this commerce encouraged contact with far flung cities and nations, and resulted in an inflow of goods, peoples, and money. London markets have come and gone, but the best have survived because they're different, fun, and can offer great value for money.
Some of the Best:
Portobello Road Markets are predominantly focused on antiques, collectables, and bric-a-brac, and becomes one of London's most popular Saturday destinations.
Saturday 6am-5pm. Notting Hill tube.
The Camden Markets are some of Europe's busiest, drawing a mainly young crowd to the craft and fashion stalls leading along Camden High Road to Camden Lock.
Saturday/Sunday. Camden tube.
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Borough Market under the arches near London Bridge station and Southwark Cathedral is a trendy farmer's market featuring organic and ethnic foods, fruit & veg, meats and cheeses, plus some good wine stalls. A great place for a Saturday lunch.
Saturday 10am-4pm, Famer's market also Mon-Fri 12-5pm. London Bridge Tube.
Columbia Road is London's premier market for flowers and plants, and is worth the 15 minute walk from the Tube.
Sundays 8am-1pm. Liverpool Street or Shoreditch Tube.
Greenwich Markets (Thurs to Sun) offer handmade goods, clothes, and bric-a-brac with a predominantly maritime theme.
Saturday, Sunday. Greenwich Tube or BR, Cutty Sark DLR.
Camden Passage at Angel is one of London's lesser-known antique and collectable markets, thankfully off the tourist trail. Well worth a visit on a Saturday morning, with nearby Upper Street being one of London's more interesting surburban shopping streets.
Saturday morning. Angel tube.
Covent Garden is a buzzing mix of shops and stalls, although these are increasingly tourist-orientated. Close to the heart of the West End.
Leadenhall is a galleried market of small shops, pubs, and food stalls dating back to Victorian times. A popular City destination.
Weekdays 8am-3pm. Bank Tube.
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