Grays Antique Market & Grays in the Mews

Housed in a terracotta building that was once a 19th-century lavatory showroom, the stalls in this smart covered market sell everything from antiques and art to books and vintage fashion.

Established in 1977, Grays is now home to around 200 dealers – making it one of the world’s largest and most diverse markets of its kind. For interesting vintage clothes and accessories, head into the silk and velvet-lined walls of Vintage Modes. Overflowing with costume jewellery from the Victorian era to the ’90s, the store is one of the fashion pack's go-to spots. If vintage doesn't interest you, look to the collector's items that line the walkways of the building – dolls, teddies, perfume bottles, watches and even Louis Vuitton luggage can be found.

With plenty of experts on hand (most of the stalls are part of The Association of Art and Antique Dealers and the British Antique Dealers’ Association), this is a great destination for jewellery and watch repair as well as customisation.