The Best Weekend Markets in London

Nothing to do during a lazy weekend day in London? Why not visit these markets and shop to your heart content?

Broadway Market

It’s foodie heaven with its 135 stalls. The Broadway Market was launched in 2004 and is London’s most delicious Saturday Market. It’s located between London Fields and Regent’s Canal. It’s open Saturdays from 9am-5pm. Address: Broadway Market, E84QJ. Nearest Station: London Fields

Netil Market

Near the Broadway Market is the Netil Market. It’s a quieter market with permanent traders selling vintage fashion, crafts, and street food. Open Saturdays, 11am to 6pm. Address: 13 to 23 Westgate St, E8 3RL. Nearest Stn: London Fields

Victoria Park Market

What happens when you merge London’s most beautiful park with delicious food and great buys? The Victoria Park Market. Get fresh vegetables and fruits or some not-so-healthy options at Casa Cannoli and Salt Shed. Open Sundays, 10am to 4pm. Address: Victoria Park, E2 9JW. Nearest Stn: Cambridge Heath.

Brick Lane Market

Brick Lane by itself is already awesome but it becomes even more so during Sundays when it transforms into a huge marketplace. You’ll find crafts, arts, fashion, and other oddities here. It’s open Sundays between 10 am and 5 pm. Address: 91 BrickLane, E1 6QR. Nearest Stations: Liverpool St and Shoreditch High St.

Columbia Road Flower Market

Brilliant bouquets are what makes the Columbia Road Flower Market wonderful. All shops in Columbia Road are independent so you’re helping the local businesses. Open Sundays from 8 am to 3 pm. Address: Columbia Rd, E2 7RG. Nearest Stn: Cambridge Heath.

Old Spitalfields Market

It’s actually open the whole week but gets busiest during the weekends. The usual items are present and there are also higher-end shops and eateries. Open the whole week – Saturday hours: 10 am to 6 pm. Address: 16 Horner Square, E1 6EW. Nearest Stn: Liverpool Street.

Portobello Road Market

Anything and everything can be sold here but antiques take the center stage. A wide variety of stalls are located towards Ladbroke Grove where you’ll also find some nice eateries. If you’re tired of shopping the London House Hotel Kensington Garden Square is close by. Open the whole week but it’s best to visit on Saturdays. Address: Portobello Road, W11. Nearest Stn: Notting Hill Gate & Ladbroke Grove.

Cabbages and Frocks

Weird name but seriously good food and fashion. That’s Cabbages and Frocks. It’s a place to hunt for fancy pieces of clothing. Open on Saturdays, 11 AM to 5 PM. Address: St Marylebone Parish Church, W1U 5BA. Nearest Stn: Baker Street.

Alfie’s Antique Market

This is definitely Portobello Road’s archrival in the antique arena. You’ll find everything old in Alfie’s from maps to furniture. There’s also a nice café overlooking London. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 6pm. Address: 13-25 Church St, Marylebone, NW8 8DT. Nearest Stn: Marylebone.

Parsons Green Farmer’s Market

If you’re looking for organic produce, this weekend market at West London is the place to go. There are also fresh baked goodies for your carb fix. Open on Sundays, 10am to 2pm. Address: Thomas’ Academy, New Kings Rd, SW6 4LR. Nearest Stns: Parsons Green and Putney Bridge.

Camden Market

It’s a tourist magnet but it’s really worth a visit. Located between the Stables and Lock markets, there are enough shopping opportunities here to spend your whole day while staying at any hotels near Royal Albert Hall. Open the whole week, 10 AM to late. Address: Camden Lock Place, NW1 8AF. Nearest Stn: Camden Town.

Alexandra Palace Farmer’s Market

Fresh air and fresh food. Who could resist those? Those are what you’ll find at Alexandra Palace Farmer’s Market. You support the local farmers when you buy here so it’s a win-win situation. Open Sundays, 10 AM to 3 PM. Address: Alexandra Palace Way, N22 7AY. Nearest Stn: Wood Green.

Canopy Market

Located at Kings Cross, this market offers artsy crafts and fab food and it’s open the whole weekend with live music on Fridays. Open Fridays, 11 AM to 8 AM, Saturdays & Sundays, 11 AM to 6 PM. Address: Granary Square, N1C 4LW. Nearest Stn: Kings Cross St Pancras.

Greenwich Market

This should be your stop if DLR weekend markets are what you’re looking for. It’s a highly-recommended Greenwich tourist spot and offers crafts, arts, fashion, food, and jewelry. Open the whole week, 10 AM to 5:30 PM. Address: 5B Greenwich Market, SE10 9HZ. Nearest Stn: Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich.

Brixton Market

Brixton Market is multicultural and multi-colored with a wide variety of stalls. It’s also near Brixton Village, a haven of great cafes and restaurants. Best to visit during Saturdays, 8 AM to 6 PM. Address: 16B Electric Ave, Brixton, SW9 8JX. Nearest Stn: Brixton.

Herne Hill Market

It’s a cozy weekend market with a village appeal and atmosphere. You’ll find a nice mix of crafty options and foodie stalls. Open Sundays 10 AM to 4 PM. Address: Railton Rd, Herne Hill, SE24 0JN. Nearest Stn: Herne Hill.

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Flea at Flat Iron Square

This is a vintage weekend market offering vinyl, books, furniture, and clothes. Caution, you might end up buying things you don’t really but really, really wanted. Open Saturdays 11 AM to 6 PM and Sundays 10 AM to 5 PM. Address: 68 Union St, SE1 1TD. Nearest Stn: London Bridge.

Maltby Street Market

Don’t let the small size of this weekend market fool you because it’s jam-packed with everything that can make your wallet empty before you know it. Or you can just eat and have great coffee. Open Saturdays, 9 AM to 4 PM and Sundays from 11 AM to 4 PM. Address: Ropewalk, 41 Maltby St, SE1 3PA. Nearest Station: Bermondsey.

Southbank Centre Food Market

If you want a taste of the whole globe, this is the market to be spending a whole weekend in. From Greek to Korean, to Mauritius, to Ethiopian. Open Fridays and Saturdays, 10 AM to 8 PM and Sundays, 10 AM to 6 PM. Address: Southbank Centre, on Belvedere Rd, Lambeth, SE1 8XX. Nearest Stn: Waterloo.