Grays Antique Market & Grays in the Mews

Stalls in this smart covered market – housed in a terracotta building that was once a 19th-century lavatory showroom – sell everything from antiques, art and rare books to vintage fashion. The place was set up in 1977 and 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 collectors 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. Credit cards are now accepted at many stalls.