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Where to find the freshest local produce: find out which days of the week the market comes to the London Boroughs.
London has a wide variety of markets, many of which date back to mediaeval times. Borough Market is the oldest, while Camden and Portobello are among its busiest. Some, such as Covent Garden, have been revamped to be more tourist-orientated, and others, such as Billingsgate and New Covent Garden, have changed location. Bermondsey Square MarketOn Fridays this is a popular antiques market selling silverware, ornaments, paintings, furniture and bric-a-brac, while on Saturdays it becomes a farmers' market, selling fresh, organic fruit, vegetables and other produce.
Billingsgate Fish MarketA long-established fish market that offers the largest selection of fish anywhere in the UK, popular with caterers and restaurants. There are also a few other stalls offering specialist trade sundries and catering supplies.
Borough MarketLondon's oldest market and among its largest of food markets, appealing both to professional caterers and food-lovers alike. Organic fruit and vegetables, specialist artisan produce, international specialities, meat, cheese and fish, and wholesale produce. Located beneath the railway arches near Borough High Street, the market is noted for its Victorian architecture, and often used as a film location.
Brick LaneA popular Sunday morning market that sells leather goods, clothes, second-hand items and bric-a-brac, with lots of Indian and Bangladeshi restaurants and shops lining the streets.
Brixton MarketOne of the largest Caribbean food markets in Europe, with fruit and vegetables, speciality fish and meat, and fresh flowers.
There is also a Farmers' Market every Sunday 10:00-14:00 on Brixton Station Road. Camden MarketAn extremely popular market that spreads over four different areas: Camden Lock, Camden Stables, Camden Market (Buck Street) and Inverness Street. Second-hand and vintage clothing, as well as clothes by emerging fashion designers, arts and crafts, rugs and kilims, jewellery, antiques and bric-a-brac, and plenty of food stalls can be found here. Open daily but not all stalls will be operating during the week - Sunday sees the market at its best.
Covent Garden MarketThere are three different types of markets in Covent Garden: The Apple Market sells antiques and arts and crafts, with jewellery, clothing, pottery and household goods. The Jubilee Market in Jubilee Hall on Henrietta Street sells antiques on Mondays, clothing and household goods from Tuesday to Friday, and on Saturdays and Sundays there are arts and crafts.
The Real Food Market on the East Piazza sells a range of fresh produce, such as olive oil, specialist teas and coffees, cupcakes, meat, cheese, artisan breads and international specialities.
There are plenty of restaurants and other shops in the vicinity, as well as street theatre.
Greenwich MarketA popular market that sells food-to-go, fresh produce and homewares on Wednesdays; food, antiques, collectables and arts and crafts on Thursdays and Fridays; and food-to-go, fresh produce and arts and crafts on Saturdays and Sundays.
Leadenhall MarketLuxury food items such as cheese, meat, poultry and seafood, and fine wines. There are also numerous shops in the vicinity selling clothing, leather, pens and jewellery, as well as bars and restaurants, and various events taking place, such as music, art fairs, wine and food tastings, and charity fund-raisers.
Merton Abbey Mills MarketA weekend market that sells antiques, crafts, jewellery, handmade items and pine furniture. There are plenty of shops in the vicinity, and an events calendar featuring live music and activities for children and families, with art, music and pottery workshops.
New Covent GardenThe UK's largest fruit, vegetable, flower and plant market which moved from its original location to Battersea in 1975. Many chefs and restaurants source their ingredients here.
Old Spitalfields MarketOften known as Spitalfields, this is a long-established market located in the heart of the City, surrounded by bars, shops and restaurants. The market operates officially on Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays, but stalls are sometimes open Monday to Wednesday, selling fashion items, footwear and bric-a-brac. On Thursdays there are antiques and collectibles, on Fridays fashion and arts and on Sundays the stalls are full of fabrics, fashions, food and organic produce, leather goods and furniture. There are also many events and promotions year round.
Petticoat Lane MarketA renowned market that has been operating for over a hundred years, with designer fashions, fabrics, jewellery, rugs, bric-a-brac and household items. The larger and more popular market is on Sundays in and around Middlesex Street, with stalls open on Wentworth Street throughout the week. Petticoat Lane itself no longer exists - it was changed to Middlesex Street by prudish Victorians, who objected to the reference to undergarments.
Portobello MarketOne of London's most famous markets, running straight through the heart of Notting Hill and stretching for around two miles. The market is divided into several distinct sections: antiques and bric-a-brac, fruit, vegetables and speciality food stalls, new goods, vintage, designer and second-hand fashions, and second-hand goods.
Smithfield MarketFully EU approved wholesale meat market that has been operating for over 140 years. There are also plenty of bars and cafés in the area.
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