London – the capital of England – has plentiful of markets that sell all sort of items thinkable. From vintage dresses, antiques, classic fish and chips, flowers to fresh produce; you name it, you got it.
London also happens to be our favourite city in the world, and we really love London for these markets. Each market is inherently unique and that makes it all the more exciting to explore all of them!
From the popular open-air Camden Market, beautiful Convent Garden Market to the world’s largest antique bazaar Portobello Road Market, here is our guide to 8 Markets In London To Check Out.
#1 BERMONDSEY MARKET
Open only on Fridays from 6am to 2pm, Bermondsey Market is a specialty antique market catered to the early birds. Browse through an interesting collection of age-old items such as 18th-century paintings and old-school world maps.
Bermondsey Square, Southwark, SE13
Friday: 6am – 2pm
Nearest Station: Camden Town
#2 BRICK LANE
On a budget? No worries. Head to East London’s Brick Lane – a vibrant market characterised by its cultural splendour and wallet-friendly goods. This is the place where you can put your bartering skills to test and bargain for the second-hand leather bag that you have been eyeing on. There is also an impressive variety of ethnic cafes restaurants lined up along the street.
91 Brick Ln, London E1 6QR, United Kingdom
Saturday: 11am – 6pm
Sunday: 10am – 5pm
Nearest Station: Liverpool Street
#3 BRIXTON MARKET
Brixton Market is a community market run by local traders and the South London market’s highlight would be its enticing selection of food from all over the world. If food is not your interest, then rummage through the vast display of books, furniture and jewellery etc.
Electric Ave, SW9 8JX
Mon to Sat: 8am – 6pm
Sun: 10am – 2pm
Nearest Station: Brixton
#4 BOROUGH MARKET
Borough Market – London’s oldest fruit and vegetable market – is the one-stop destination for all chefs, cooks, restaurateur and literally every foodie. The lively marketplace is our favourite pit stop for lots of food, and apart from the many cooked food stalls, Borough Market also boasts an incredible multitude of fresh local gourmet produce and finest international ingredients.
Read: Why You Must Visit London’s Borough Market.
8 Southwark St, London SE1 1TL, United Kingdom
Mon to Thu: 10am – 5pm
Fri: 10am – 6pm
Sat: 8am – 5pm
Nearest Station: London Bridge
#5 CAMDEN MARKET
Camden Market – also known as Camden Lock – is essentially an enclave of adjoining large retail markets. While it can be quite acquired, anticipate just about literally anything over here – from alternative punk fashion garments and the quirkiest street food.
56 Camden Lock Pl, London NW1 8AF, United Kingdom
Daily: 10am – 6pm
Nearest Station: Camden Town
#6 COVENT GARDEN MARKET
Strategically located in the heart of downtown London, the iconic Covent Garden Market is exceptionally popular amongst locals and tourists alike for its diversity of goods. Two splendid markets, namely The Jubilee Market and The Apple Market are housed under the same roof.
The Apple Market, Covent Garden, London WC2E 8RF
Mon to Thu: 8am – 6pm
Fri: 8am – 7.30pm
Sat: 8am – 6pm
Sun: 11am – 4pm
Nearest Station: Covent Garden
#7 MALTBY STREET MARKET
Maltby Street Market might be small but by no means pales in comparison with its gourmet offerings. This tiny weekend market’s bizarre location of being under the railway arches might have put off the typical tourists, but has attracted the locals with its fantastic food options.
Ropewalk, London SE1 3PA, United Kingdom
Sat: 9am – 4pm
Sun: 11am – 4pm
Nearest Station: Bermondsey
#8 PORTOBELLO ROAD MARKET
The world-famous Portobello Road Market spans across two miles and is renowned for being the world’s largest antique markets. Over here, Londoners and foreigners alike can haggle for household goods, vintage clothing and other curios. It is terribly crowded on weekends, though.
Portobello Road, London, Greater London, W10 5TA
Mon to Wed: 9am – 6pm
Thu: 9am – 1pm
Fri and Sat: 9am – 7pm
Nearest Station: Ladbroke Grove
Read: 35 reasons why we are head over heels in love with London.
About the writer:
Hui Jun Ng is a staff writer for ladyironchef. She previously worked in the food and marketing industry. She loves traveling and enjoys exploring underrated destinations. In her free time, you will find her indulging in coffee and her all time favourite local dish – bak chor mee.