LONDON WEEKEND BREAKS - Markets

London has a huge number and variety of markets from the large covered markets to the much smaller back street ones where every kind of merchandize and bargain can be found.

Many London weekend breakers see some of these markets, but few realise just how many of them there actually are and just how diverse the products that they sell can be. And, don't be fooled, there are still great bargains to be had at some of these markets, that is, if you know what you are looking for.

Where are London's markets?

You will find markets, large and small, scattered across London and it neighbouring boroughs and at the bottom of this page there is a list of 16 famous markets locations. Here however are some brief summaries of a few well established London bazaars.

Covent Garden

Covent Garden is probably London's most famous inner city market and it made its reputation through fruit and vegetables. Today that branch of its trade has been relocated and the original market now sells quintessentially British produce with additional themed days dealing with arts and crafts and clothing etc.

Camden market

There are actually two Camden markets, the first is called Camden market and it specialises in ethnic arts and crafts, sculptures and jewellery, and ethnic food plus antiques. There is a market hall plus other stalls and it is close to the Stables market.
The second Camden market is Camden Passage and this market covers several streets and tends to focus on jewellery, antiques and art.

Gray's (antique) market

Gray's market specialises in jewellery, watches and furniture and is the largest market of its kind in London. It also has a famous café if you need some refreshments.

Shepherd's Bush market

Shepherd's Bush market is another well known market and one that is renowned for its foods, particularly meat and fish. It is a good place to source ethnic food and unusual fruits and vegetables.

Portobello Road market

Portobello market is a large market with stalls selling just about everything. You can find clothing, furniture, antiques, jewellery and even fruit and vegetables. This is one to see if you have time on your hands, or if you are a market fan.

London Market locations

Bermondsey Market, Berwick Street Market, Brick Lane Market, Camden Lock Market, Chapel Market, Columbia Road Market, Deptford Market, Earlham Street Market, East Street Market, Leather Lane Market, Lower Marsh Market, Nag's Head Market, Petticoat Lane Market, Portobello Road Market, Walthamstow Market, Watney Market