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London's markets are bustling, busy, and full of
life, an integral part of the London shopping
scene. They are great for bargains or for just
browsing. All sorts of goods are on sale, from
fresh fruit and vegetables to hand-made crafts and
antiques...
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Borough
Market
Borough Market is one of the oldest fruit and vegetable markets in
London with a history going back to at least 1276. This wholesale market
doe most of its business early in the morning. The wrought iron
structures covering the market have made it a popular location for
filming and fashion shoots.
Borough High Street, SE1
Open: Fri 1200 to 1800, Sat 0900 to 1600
Tube: London Bridge 
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Camden
Market
Camden Market is London's trendiest and possibly busiest market. Its six
connecting markets sell a massive variety of goods, from antiques,
furniture and good cheap leather goods to vintage clothes and records.
There are also some more quirky finds that befit the particular Camden
market vibe. Head for Camden Lock Market for a selection of clothes,
collectibles and culinary treats.
Camden Town, NW1
Open: Thu-Sun from 0900 to 1730
Tube: Camden Town or Chalk Farm
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Covent
Garden Market
A variety of unique and handmade crafts, jewellery, clothing and
antiques are sold in the colonnaded North Hall of Covent Garden. New to
Covent Garden is the Food Lover's market held on the second Friday of
each month with quality vetted producers selling a variety of fresh and
seasonal British produce. Take time out to also explore the speciality
shops, a welcome alternative to the high street, and watch some of
London's best street entertainment in the Piazza.
The Piazza, Covent Garden, WC2E
Open: daily from 1030-1930
Tube:
Covent Garden
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Greenwich
Market
Forget
the usual stress of high street shopping and visit Greenwich market for
a unique shopping experience. A visit to this undercover market
(granted a royal charter in 1849) is a highlight of any trip to
Greenwich. It
offers antiques and collectables markets on Thursdays, arts and crafts
from Thursday to Sunday plus a farmer's market on Friday. There is also
a wide selection of specialist shops, bars, restaurants and a café.
Greenwich SE10
Open: Sat + Sun 0930-1730
Tube: Cutty Sark
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Petticoat
Lane Market
Probably the most famous and oldest of all London's street markets,
Petticoat Lane was established over 400 years ago and still attracts
visitors from all over the world. The Huguenots who came to London from
France sold petticoats and lace here but the prudish Victorians changed
the name of the Lane and market to avoid referring to woman's
underclothes. You'll find bargains of every kind, including leather goods, watches
and toys.
Middlesex Street and Goulston St E1
Open: Mon-Fri, Sun 0900 to 1400
Tube: Liverpool Street
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Portobello
Road Market
An
active street market since the 1870s, Portobello Road became
London's best-known antiques market during the 1950s. The
bustling open air market offers everything for sale from
authentic stained-glass windows to musical instruments to
paperweights. It also attracts a variety of street performers
and musicians who provide an artistic contrast to the commercial
flavour of the market.
Portobello Road, W11
Open: Sat 0700 - 1700
Tube: Notting Hill Gate
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Spitalfields
Market
Spitalfields Market is housed under the glass roof of a
Victorian building. Its origins date back to the 13th
century when a market began on a field next to St. Mary Spittle
on the edge of the City of London. The market moved
to its new location in May 1991. Visit during the week for
antiques and crafts stalls and on Sundays for organic food,
herbs and spices, as well as produce, bread and pastries.
Commercial Street, E1
Open: Mon-Sat 0900-1600, Sun 1100-1500
Tube: Liverpool Street
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