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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