Markets
Markets have played an important role in in London throughout history. Visiting the different markets gives an insight into the diverse city life. London is multicultural and there's nowhere better to experience this than at one of the markets scattered around the capital, from traditional fruit and veg stall to fashion and fabrics, you'll find it all in the streets and districts. Spitalfields, Brick Lane and Sunday Up in East London are hip and trendy while Portobello and Petticoat Lane are more traditional. You'll discover fabulous foods at Borough Market and rebellious fashion at Camden.
Overview of London Markets
We've visited London's markets to bring you information and hot tips to help you get the most from your visit.
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Berwick Street Market Category: Market (non-food), Market (food)
Berwick Street is a neighbourhood market in the middle of Soho. it's vibrant and there's plenty of good Soho bars and restaurants close by.
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Borough Market Category: Market (non-food), Market (food), Organic Food market
Busy Borough Market near London Bridge station is a food lovers paradise with stalls sellling organic, local and international specialities. There's some good restaurants close by too.
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Broadway Market Category: Market (non-food), Cheese market, Organic Food market
Broadway Market is hot on the heels of Borough Market when it comes to a reputation for good food. It's off the tourist track thou so less busy and there's a few great coffee shops close by when you need a break.
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Cabbages & Frocks Market Category: Market, Fashion market, Organic Food market
Cabbages and Frocks is an upmarket trendy market selling clothes and food in Marylebone Church garden on Saturdays.
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Camden Market Category: Market (non-food), Fashion market, Market (fabrics)
Although Camden Market is a huge tourist attraction it's managed to retain an alternative atmosphere with funky clothes and accessories and some cool cafes and bars. There's the usual souvenir stalls but there's plenty of interesting bits and pieces to keep you buy in the series...
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Columbia Road Market Category: Flower market
Columbia Road is a quiet east London street all week but on a Sunday it's transformed into a buzzing flower and plant market with a neighbourhood atmosphere.
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Covent Garden Category: Market (non-food), Market (fabrics)
There's little trace of Covent Garden's former life as the city's fruit and vegetable market. Today the covered halls are a mix of shops, bars and restaurants and the stalls are full of jewellery and gifts. There's always a street performer on hand to entertain the crowds and it's de...
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Eat Street Category: Market (food)
Pop to Eat Street for Crazy Lamb or Hardcore Prawns. This small group of stalls in a side street near St Pancras station is a great but healthy fast food option.
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Exmouth Market Category: Market (non-food), Organic Food market
Hip Clerkenwell is home to Exmouth market with its boutiques and bars. There's a small market in the week where locals and the media crowd drop by to pick up lunch.
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Maltby Street Market Category: Market (non-food), Organic Food market
Maltby Street Market is the original food London food market and many of the specialist sellers also set up stalls at the more fashionable Borough Market. Maltby is worth a visit though so don't be put off by the shabby streets that surround it.
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Marylebone Farmers' Market Category: Market, Market (non-food), Market (food), Meat market, Organic Food market
The biggest farmer's market in London sells freshly picked vegetables, meat and fish in this handy, central spot near Marylebone Road.
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Petticoat Lane Market Category: Market (non-food), Fashion market, Flea market, Market (fabrics), Vintage
Petticoat Lane is a vibrant market traditionally known for it's second hand clothes and leather jackets but there's plenty of bric a brac on offer too.
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Portobello Road Market Category: Market (non-food), Market (food), Fashion market, Antique market, Flea
You can lose yourself for a day at Portobello Road and the smaller markets surrounding it. Whether you buy or browse it's a great place to stroll through the stalls of antiques, clothes, bric a brac and food.
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Spitalfields Market Category: Market (non-food), Fashion market, Flea market, Market (fabrics)
Twice voted top London market Spitalfields is a buzzing but laid back place to spend a lazy Sunday wandering around the stalls or watching the world go by from the nearby cafes and bars.
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Sunday Up Market Category: Market, Fashion market
The Sunday Up Market is hipper, more chilled and cheaper than nearby Spitalfields. It's a must see market.
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Vintage Market Truman Brewery Category: Fashion market
Fans of vintage fashion flock to the Old Truman Brewery in Spitalfields where local and international dealers set up stalls each weekend offering clothes and accessories from the 1920s to the 90s.
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