13 London Markets Rated

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Covent Garden Market London

London is world famous for it's extensive range of incredible markets so the team at The World Rated visited them all to make sure you know what to expect.

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  1. 1. Camden Market

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    Camden Town is well-known for its cluster of adjoining markets, selling everything from fried noodles and bubble waffles to Amy Winehouse T-shirts and fluorescent rave wear.

    Crowded

    Location

    Cash Required

    Food & Drink

    Opening Hours
    Alternative vibe
    Lots of pubs for when you need a break from shopping
    Quite a lot of tourists

  2. 2. Borough Market

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    London's most famous food market is located next to the river by London Bridge, selling all types of fresh produce and international street food.

    Crowded

    Location

    Cash Required

    Food & Drink

    Opening Hours
    Foodie's paradise
    Perfect for a snack after a riverside stroll
    Can get very busy at the weekend

  3. 3. Broadway Market

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    Located on a street off Regent's Canal in Hackney, this bustling market is open every Saturday, offering everything from vintage clothes and books to fresh produce and street food.

    Crowded

    Location

    Cash Required

    Food & Drink

    Opening Hours
    Mainly visited by locals
    Great bars and pubs around the market
    Can be a bit too cool for school for some people

  4. 4. Brick Lane Market

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    Covent Garden Market London

    Brick Lane Market is located in the centre of East London's Bangladeshi community, around the corner of Shoreditch High Street, with stalls open every Sunday selling vintage clothes, accessories, vinyl and bric-a-brac.

    Crowded

    Location

    Cash Required

    Food & Drink

    Opening Hours
    Lots of street art
    Good choice of curry restaurants nearby

  5. 5. Maltby Street Market

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    Maltby Street Market is a paradise for foodies tucked away behind the railway arches in Bermondsey, open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

    Crowded

    Location

    Cash Required

    Food & Drink

    Opening Hours
    Unlimited food choices
    Close to Bermondsey Beer Mile
    Can get quite crowded

  6. 6. Portobello Road Market

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    Covent Garden Market London

    Located along Portobello Road in Notting Hill, this is one of London's most iconic markets, best known for its extensive selection of antiques.

    Crowded

    Location

    Cash Required

    Food & Drink

    Opening Hours
    The famous Notting Hill bookshop is around the corner
    Paddington Bear also lives nearby

  7. 7. Columbia Road Flower Market

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    Every Sunday, Bethnal Green's Columbia Road is transformed into a blooming paradise not only plant lovers will enjoy.

    Crowded

    Location

    Cash Required

    Food & Drink

    Opening Hours
    Wide selection of flowers and plants
    Very instagramable
    Can get quite busy

  8. 8. Greenwich Market

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    London's Greenwich market is set in a World Heritage Site and offers street food, antiques, fashion, boutique shops and more.

    Crowded

    Location

    Cash Required

    Food & Drink

    Opening Hours
    Historical setting
    Open daily

  9. 9. Spitalfields Market

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    There has been a market in London's Spitalfields district for over 350 years, selling a wide variety of fashion, art, interior and food.

    Crowded

    Location

    Cash Required

    Food & Drink

    Opening Hours
    Centrally located
    Open daily

  10. 10. Covent Garden Market

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    Covent Garden, a popular tourist attraction in central London, used to be a fruit and veg market, but today the stalls predominantly sell arts and crafts.

    Crowded

    Location

    Cash Required

    Food & Drink

    Opening Hours
    Quite touristy

  11. 11. Leadenhall Market

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    Covent Garden Market London

    Leadenhall Market is a covered market in central London with a number of boutique retail shops, restaurants and bars.

    Crowded

    Location

    Cash Required

    Food & Drink

    Opening Hours
    No market stalls
    Quite pricy

  12. 12. Billingsgate Market

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    Billingsgate Fish Market in Canary Wharf - originally established as a riverside market in the City of London - is the UK's largest inland fish market.

    Crowded

    Location

    Cash Required

    Food & Drink

    Opening Hours
    Open for wholesalers and the public
    Pretty intense smell

  13. 13. Smithfield Market

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    London’s famous Smithfield market is the largest wholesale meat market in the UK and has been operating for more than 800 years.

    Crowded

    Location

    Cash Required

    Food & Drink

    Opening Hours
    Fresh meat
    Not suitable for vegetarians and vegans

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