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There's no more colourful way to shop in London than by sampling its many markets. For those that take food seriously, all corners of the capital boast their own farmers' markets, bringing locally grown produce to the table, while specialised culinary markets like Borough sell premium gastro products from all over Europe. For fashion lovers, each week seems to see the opening of a new vintage, flea and thrift fair alongside furniture markets that peddle London's most reasonable secondhand homewares. Columbia Road's famous flower market packs a Victorian cobbled street with bargain blooms every Sunday. As well as these more fashionable fairs, the capital has stubbornly retained many of its authentic 'Albert Square' style markets- selling no nonsense fruit and veg, bric a brac and cheap clothing. Here's our comprehensive guide to the capital's food, fashion and furniture markets.
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Antiques and Collectors Fayre Crystal Palace - Phoenix Community Centre 66 Westow Street SE19 3BA - been going over 6 years now, every third sunday in the month (not June, July and August) around 34 stallholders, many regular ones, from Sevenoaks, Bromley, Orpington, Streatham and Crystal Palace meet up to sell their wares - variety of items from ephemera, jewellery, militaria, porcelain and much more - 11am to 4pm (trade from 10am) admission free
hi can anyboby tell abt market is it worth going....an its held evry sunday wht ever the weather and wht abt coming sunday's it will held or not as we saty in caridff....one of my friend told me abt this market....plz reply and help me out thank u...
CONCRETE MARKET
SUNDAY 4th SEPTEMBER
11-5pm
THE OVAL TAVERN
OVAL ROAD - CROYDON (YES CROYDON)
MORE THAN JUST A CRAFT FAIR - A MIX OF HANDMADE, ARTWORK, VINTAGE HOME-WARE, CLOTHES AND ACCESSORIES. VINTAGE HAIR AND MAKE UP ARTIST ON HAND FOR MINI MAKOVERS
JEWELLERY, PAINTINGS, FASHION, CUSHIONS, CHILDREN'S GIFTS, PRINTS + THE BAR WILL BE OPEN, BBQ IF THE WEATHERS GOOD - AND IT WILL BE.
Hackney Homemade www.hackneyhomemade.com: Hackney's incredible amount of wonderful homegrown talent is showcased in two local markets. High quality homemade and vintage goods are on offer, as well as a farmer’s market. The Saturday Market takes place in a beautiful church garden in Hackney Central. Its older, but smaller, sister market on a Sunday is in the lively Book Box courtyard, coinciding with the weekly Chatsworth Road street market.
More than just a Market: Hackney Homemade Markets are much more than a mere shopping experience. They are the perfect opportunity for local people to come together in a pleasant environment in the heart of Hackney.
A Festival Atmosphere:
We have changing events all the time. For example, on 9th July we have a summer fete complete with circus acts and the 30th July sees Hackney Children's Theatre with music and dance.
Are there any good markets for second hand/vintage furniture? I am after an armchair that I can get reupholstered and want to stay away from Ikea!
Went to shepherds bush market this week. What a great place, has not changed since my last visit over a decade ago. Food, clothing, hookah pipes all strange different. Fun creative place, have a coffee poeple watch or buy the biggest dutchpot you have ever seen. Enjoy .
What about the Real Food Market on Southbank?? Excellent market with amazing producers..probably the best food market in London! Should be on the list...
Check www.realfoodfestival.co.uk too
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