Markets
Camden Market
Camden High Street, London NW1 8NH
Why we like it:
Where else can you find goths, hippies and punks all in one place? The Camden Market offers a fantastic selection of food, clothing and souvenirs perched right beside the canal. Don’t be afraid to haggle and make sure to ask for directions to CyberDog – a rave store that feels like a nightclub in the heart of the market.
Nearest tube:
Camden Town station
Hours:
Sunday – Saturday: 10:00 – 18:00
Borough Market
8 Southwark Street, London SE1 1TL
Why we like it:
A foodie lover’s paradise with samples galore of the finest and freshest food in London. Go on a weekend and spend the entire day trying out traditional English food and drink samples!
Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 10:00 – 17:00
Friday: 10:00 – 18:00
Saturday: 8:00 – 17:00
Portobello Road Market
Portobello Road, London W10 5TE
Why we like it:
Antiques, crepes, and original art – all while making your way through the famed Notting Hill area. Find cheap jewellery, antiquities, and fine art – or sift through old movie posters and blues CDs before grabbing some street food and exploring the nearby parks and pubs.
Nearest tube:
Notting Hill Gate
Hours:
Monday – Saturday: 8:00 – 19:00
Old Spitalfields Market
16 Horner Square, Spitalfields, London E1 6EW
Why we like it:
A fashion and accessories market with vintage, retro, and up-and-coming designers all housed under a beautiful combination of Victorian and modern architecture. Surrounded by an amazing selection of restaurants, including everything from Thai, Cambodian, Korean and Italian so when you get tired, you can sit on a patio nearby and people-watch while sipping a mai tai!
Nearest tube:
Liverpool Street station (Bishopsgate exit)
Hours:
Monday-Friday: 10:00 – 17:00
Saturday: 11:00 – 17:00
Sunday: 9:00 – 17:00
Brick Lane Market
91 Brick Lane, London E1 6QR
Why we like it:
Cool, artistic, and unpretentiously trendy. Brick Lane Market offers an eclectic mix of homemade goods, foods, and vintage wear – or steer by on the week days to check out Cheshire Street’s assortment of permanent vintage stores. The street also boasts late night Indian and Pakistani foods, as well as the famous 24 hour Brick Lane Beigel Bake for the best bagels in London!
Nearest tube:
Aldgate East station
Hours:
Sunday: 10:00 – 17:00
Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia Road, London E2 7RG
Why We Like it:
A hidden gem as well as a great market – wholesale flowers and plants turn Columbia Road into London’s most beautiful garden every Sunday. This is where local florists and street vendors come to get their inventory for the week. The street is also lined with vintage, fashion, and jewellery shops as well as cafes and pubs.
Nearest Tube:
Old Street Station
Hours:
Sunday: 8:00 – 15:00