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Although Whitecross St food market is open mon-fri, according tp its website 'the weekly specialist food market, which runs every Thursday and Friday, has been instrumental in the revitalisation of Whitecross Street.'

Whitecross food market is open every day and bread and honey closed down ages ago

I've moved to Bankside, and although Borough Market is a charming tourist attraction, I can't afford their prices! Where is my neares taffordable market for fresh fruit & veg??

The much loved Chiswick Farmers and Fine Foods Market is now over ten years old and going stronger than ever. Its great for fresh quality produce and treats. Being near the river and with the new play areas provided by the Dukes Meadows Trust its a great place to spend some time on a Sunday and there are lots of lunchtime food offers. Worth a visit.

dear time out,
i sell my own home pasta, pestos pasta sauces and chocolates truffles, at the alexandra palace farmers market, and i notice that many of the stall that you mention are not there anymore!!
you need an update!
all the best, nino.

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The old and traditional Ridley Road market in Dalston, Hackney has not received a mention. Perhaps, because vegetables and friut bought in bowls for £1 is not trendy, there is little organic available -- usually bananas and eggs -- but there is atmosphere. Music wise it is possible to hear soul, sacred, rock and rap during the day. Towards clearing up time Arabic/Turkish sounds and the fishmonger who calls the seagulls down to eat leftovers. A diverse market selling everything from pots, material, incense and most foods. Check out the fabulous fabric cave towards the east end of the market.
I enjoy the relatively new markets and have supported Spitafields organic stalls for over 10 years but Ridley Road should not be ignored. Best days Friday and Saturday but it is open from Monday; there are more stalls later in the week.

Re North End Road: I've been going there for five years and not had that problem. Thanks for the warning though. As with most markets, it's all about being judicious and picking the best from each stall. And about getting to know the traders, I suppose. There are some stalls on the market I would definitely avoid and some which are brilliant - each to their own, I guess.

North End Road market? Only if you don't mind stuff that's a bit ropey. It's only market - at home or abroad - where I have ever actually fallen victim to that trick where you choose one and then they give you another (older) one from round the back of the stall. Don't bother. Or pay attention, one of the two.

Please do not forget Deptford market, with its amazingly fresh veg and fruit stalls, incredible fabric and bric-a-brac bargains, and of course the fabulous Housewives Cash and Carry!

Don't forget about the great market on North End Road in Fulham. It's a proper London market, none of yer fancy organic stuff, just good quality fruit and veg. I go there every week for my whole week's shop and it's brilliant. Gets a bit hectic on a Saturday though.

Thanks this is a great review but minor correction, Broadway market was researched funded and created by Broadway Market Traders (not Tenants) & Residents Association who still operate it, they work in partnership with Hackney Council in their role as Regulators...! It was the local people who wanted a farmer and Producers market along side tradition designers makers, collectors and some old time traders. This market really is for the people by the people. Ps you should check out violets new line in Little biscuits like scrummy Oero's yum

Exmouth Market Shopper - not. sadly Islington Council didn't renew the license to trade to the organiser of the new Exmouth market -one of the founders and manager of Broadway market- Exmouth was run both Friday and Saturday for a year and was building fantastically as a Broadway market did, Islington have now turned it into a hot food lunch stop. sadly the local residents and real food shoppers all have lost out.

Don't forget that there is a nifty, modest sized farmers market behind the Palmers Green train station. Excellent fish, bread and local veg, along with some stuff from further south (eg Isle of Wight Garlic and tomatoes), and more. Worth a go if you live near by! Also, I have just found out there is a farmers market Sundays at Ally Pally - haven't checked it out yet, so I don't know about variety of produce for sale. Anyone out there know about it?

We’ve taken down the entry for Exmouth Market, as there seems to be some dispute at the moment about its status. Kitty, you’ll be pleased to see Broadway Market has been added. It’s in the nature of the (organic) beast that details about such things change frequently and without notice, which is why we want users of this site to let us know when things have changed, and to make constructive criticisms.
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