London’s street markets are full of life and, hopefully, bargains. You’ll find antiques, new and second-hand goods and clothes, as well as the latest in street fashion, or just fresh or organic fruit, vegetables, fish and meat.
Alfie’s Antiques
This mix of specialist dealers in precious old things attracts collectors from all over the world, as well as interior decorators looking for the unusual. It is the UK’s biggest indoor antique market.
13-25 Church Street NW8
Tel: +44 (0)20 7723 6066
Tube: Marylebone
www.alfiesantiques.com
Shepherd’s Bush Farmers
Open from 10am from Monday to Saturday, this lively local market sells everything you can think of, from sari material to fresh fish. Overshadowed by the nearby, more famous Portobello, it’s worth exploring.
Shepherds Bush W12
Tube: Goldhawk Road/Shepherds Bush
Portobello Market
Becoming a victim of its own fame, this is still an exciting place to chase a bargain in antiques, new and second-hand goods, as well as fashion. It gets going at 10am and winds down about 4pm daily (Thursdays 1pm, closed Sundays),
Portobello Road W11
Tube: Notting Hill Gate/
Ladbroke Grove
www.portobellomarket.org
Borough Market
Famous for its organic foods, Borough Market has been on its present site for 250 years (and nearby for close to 2,000 years), It’s open on Thursdays from 11am to 5pm, Fridays from noon to 6pm and Saturdays from 9am to 4pm.
Southwark Street SE1
Tube: London Bridge
www.boroughmarket.org.uk
Camden Passage
This world famous antique market operates mainly on Wednesdays and Saturdays but many shops do open on other days. Dealers, interior decorators and those who love old and unusual things search through the 300 shops and stalls.
Camden Passage N1
Tube: Angel
www.camdenpassageislington.co.uk
Notting Hill Farmers
Every Saturday, from 9am to 1pm, this hidden market is one of London’s largest farmer’s markets. Strict rules guarantee that everything is sold by the farmer who grew it and there is plenty of organic produce on sale.
off Kensington Place W8
Tube: Notting Hill
www.lfm.org.uk/nott.asp
Spitalfields Organic
With shops open all week and stalls open on Sundays, from 10am to 4pm, this is a great place for fruit and vegetables, wonderful breads, fresh tofu, tempting chocolates and juices, as well as organic meat.
Commercial Street E1
Tube: Liverpool Street/
Aldgate East
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