London Markets

Every weekend, dozens of London markets are held across the capital, making them ideal shopping destinations for everything from food, flowers and modern art to antiques, clothes and curios.

Just two stops on the Northern line from London Kings Cross Underground, the internationally famous Camden Market offers more than 1,000 shops, stalls, cafes and bars located in a variety of both indoor and outdoor venues near the canal at Camden Lock.  Here, you'll find plenty of goods from Camden's thriving music scene, designer clothes, food stalls, vintage garments and one-off artworks, alongside artisan cafes, bars and restaurants. 

Take the Northern Line from Kings Cross to London Bridge, followed by a short walk at ground level and you’ll reach the world famous Borough Market.  Make sure you’re hungry as you’ll find amazing selections of fresh and organic produce, as well as condiments, baked treats and delicious street food - it's a real foodie's market. Take home specialist ingredients, pick up a tasty lunch, or sit down at one of the many independent restaurants.

Less than 10 minutes on the Piccadilly Line, heading south, located around the historic Market Building, Covent Garden Market features a range of stalls and specialty shops, as well as the renowned street performers, from opera singers to magicians. This central London shopping market is an architectural gem including toy shops, bespoke perfume boutiques, restaurants and cafes, as well as gorgeous crafts, antiques and jewellery.

If you head East towards Shoreditch (approximately 35-40 minutes using public transport),  Brick Lane Vintage Market offers an eclectic selection of bric-a-brac, second-hand furniture, vintage clothes, shoes and lots more. There are also fantastic stalls selling anything from exotic spices to colourful saris.  Sunday is the best day to visit, with Upmarket featuring more than 200 stalls including a food hall with upwards of 40 traders showcasing their artisanal fayre.

One of the oldest markets in London,  Portobello Road Market has been there since the 1800s, but it became famous for its antiques stalls back in the 1950s. Hunt for anything and everything from vintage clothes to bric-a-brac to maps, jewellery, coins and furniture.  Although open every day except Sunday, the market is in full swing on Saturdays when there can be more than 1,500 stalls to browse.