Markets
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Did you know that there are more markets in East London than in any other town in Britain?
Your shopping day could start at Greenwich Market, where you can enjoy the wide range of antiques and collectables, arts and crafts, the fabulous farmers market and food court and for lunch choose between noodle bars, wine bars, traditional pubs and fine dining offering tastes from around the world. Then a trip to Blackheath Farmers’ Market will broaden your taste buds and reintroduce you to delicious, healthy and tasty food that’s probably been picked, cooked or baked the day before the Market.
London Bridge offers Borough Market, a thriving fine food market with specialist farmers and producers travelling from all over country to sell their wares. You can buy ham, wild boar, venison, ostrich, poultry, fish, olives, cheeses, wines and beers (mainly organic) and speciality breads here. Stop and rest either in the many cafés and bars in Hay’s Galleria or cross the road to have a pint at The George Inn, London’s only remaining galleried inn and mentioned in Dickens' novel ‘Little Dorrit’.
Alternatively, make your way to Spitalfields, where you can find a bargain all year round. All the markets in the area are well worth a visit. Each has its own very distinctive atmosphere and speciality. Old Spitalfields Market is 'the cutting edge of cool' 
according to London's Evening Standard magazine, while the Traders Market, opened in late 2005 provides a new and eclectic range of fashion, food, jewellery and interiors. Meanwhile, the brand new Fine Food Market at Crispin Place offers top-notch quality produce which will surely strengthen Spitalfields' reputation as a gastronomic hotspot. Brick Lane is home to bric-a-brac, Columbia Road Flower Market is a paradise for greenfingers, and the Sunday (Up)Market is simply the coolest market for eclectic fashion, jewellery and accessories. Last but not least in this area, Petticoat Lane is the oldest and probably most famous market in London and sells all kinds of clothes, records, leather goods and toys. This isn't just shopping, it's entertainment. Enjoy the bustle and banter of the traders and colourful characters.
For something different, why not try Deptford Market? One of east London's busiest, Deptford market has been in Deptford High Street for centuries. A collection of new and used goods, with a prominence of food stalls spread out on the side streets and pavements, this vibrant market is filled with a hugely diverse range of stallholders.
Greenwich Market
Greenwich, SE10
T: 020 8293 3110
DLR: Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich
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Experience the ambience of this unique, under cover market set in the heart of historic Greenwich. With antiques and collectibles, arts and crafts markets, a fabulous farmers market and food court, plus a huge selection of shops, restaurants, bars and a café – Greenwich Market really does have it all.
Thurs to Sun: Arts and Crafts
Thurs and Fri: Antiques and Collectables
Sat and Sun: Food Court
Opening times: Thurs to Sun 9.30am - 5.30pm
7 Days a Week: Shops, restaurants, bars and cafes
Blackheath Farmers' Market
Blackheath Rail Station Car Park, 2 Blackheath Village, SE3
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Blackheath Farmers market takes place each Sunday between 10am-2pm in Blackheath station car park and is operated by London Farmers’ Markets.
How to get there:
From Lewisham: British Rail – Lewisham to Blackheath or 380 bus from Lewisham. From Greenwich: DLR to Deptford Bridge, then bus 53 to Blackheath
Blackheath farmers market is featured on Lewisham’s councils green map – pick up a copy from your local library free of charge!
Borough Market
Borough High Street, Stoney Street, Bedale Street, London SE1
Tube and overground station: London Bridge on the Jubilee and Northern Lines
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Discover Borough Market - the must-do alternative to the 
supermarket and the ideal place if you’re looking for an authentic taste of the country without leaving the city. It’s been enjoyed by Londoner’s since the 1800s when quality really counted, and it still does.
Meet the traders, who are specialists with passion and know intimately about their products, be it animal, fruit, olives…
This is a market where you can experience, smell, touch and feel everything that you can possibly consume. And with easy access to the Thames and national rail, it’s always a hit with Londoner’s, discerning visitors and even celebrity chefs.
Thurs: 11am - 5pm
Fri: 12pm - 6pm
Sat: 9am - 6pm
Old Spitalfields Market
Brushfield Street, E1
Tube and overground station: Liverpool Street on the Central, Circle, Hammersmith and City and Metropolitan Lines
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Old Spitalfields Market holds many historic secrets behind its old doors, bargains in its street markets and fantastic food in the many Bangladeshi restaurants. Look out for these leaflets – "Walks in Spitalfields", "Exploring the Vanishing Jewish East End" and "Exploring the Bengali East End" or order them on the Contact Us page .
Mon to Fri: 10am - 4pm (Thursday is antiques day)
Sun: 9am - 5pm (busiest day)
Spitalfields Traders Market
Crispin Place, Brushfield Street, E1
Tube and overground station: Liverpool Street on the Central, Circle, Hammersmith and City and Metropolitan Lines
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Spitalfields Traders Market is an extension of Old Spitalfields market, it takes place in Crispin Place E1 every day except Saturday, with Sunday being the largest market day. There are many stalls that range from contemporary and vintage fashion, music, bespoke children's toys, jewellery and accessories and interiors. The market is surrounded by a host of independent boutiques, food shops and restaurants.
The market is fully covered, has wheelchair access and is buggy friendly, with no escalators. It currently attracts 25,000 visitors per week.
Tues: free promotions day for new designers
Wed /Thur/Fri: general fashion and Home Accessories
Sunday: main market day
Mon to Fri: 10am - 4pm
Sun: 9am - 5pm (busiest day)
Spitalfields Fine Food Market
Crispin Place, Brushfield Street, E1
Tube and overground station: Liverpool Street on the Central, Circle, Hammersmith and City and Metropolitan Lines
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A new fine food market has launched in the heart of Spitalfields with over 20 traders displaying their cuisine at Spitalfields; all with a reputation for quality food and many of whom also trade at the renowned Borough Market. The emphasis is on quality traders who sell quality produce.
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall attended the official launch of the market on 5th October 2006. The event was also attended by locals, press and friends of the market along with two Michelin starred chef Shane Osbourne from Pied A Terre.
Following the rejuvenation of Spitalfields there are now a host of independent specialist food shops surrounding the new Crispin Place and Bishops Square to compliment the fine food market, as well as several new independent restaurants. With all these culinary delights Spitalfields is set to become a much loved gastronomic hot spot.
Thurs, Fri and Sun: 10am - 5pm
Brick Lane Market
Brick Lane, Cheshire Street and Sclater Street, E1
Tube and overground stations: Aldgate East on the Hammersmith and City and District Lines and Liverpool Street on the Central, Circle, Hammersmith and City and Metropolitan Lines
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Don't miss the local markets and shops along Brick Lane - you'll find lots of exotic fruit, oriental vegetables and spices at unbelievable prices. Specialist products are flown in every day from Bangladesh. Why not try your hand at cooking Indian food yourself? You'll find all the ingredients you need right here, either in shops around Brick Lane or at Whitechapel Market.
Brick Lane Market which runs down Brick Lane, Cheshire Street and Sclater Street is a mad mixture of treasures and fascinating finds. Expect to find anything from furniture to fruits, or kitsch to old boots and bangles.
Sun: 8am - 2pm
Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia Road, E2
Tube and overground stations: Old Street on the Northern Line and Liverpool Street on the Central, Circle, Hammersmith and City and Metropolitan Lines
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Happy gardening starts here with 52 pitches selling the nest selection in the country of plants, shrubs, trees, bulbs for paties, gardens and indoors including exotic flowers from all over the world. there are also 30 or so complimentary shops selling garden accessories, gifts and other garden essentials.
Sun: 8am - 2pm
Sunday (Up)Market
Old Truman Brewery, E1
Tube and overground stations: Aldgate East on the Hammersmith and City and District Lines and Liverpool Street on the Central, Circle, Hammersmith and City and Metropolitan Lines
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The Old Truman Brewery has thrown open its doors once again to introduce the coolest Sunday market in
Sun: 10am - 5pm
www.sundayupmarket.co.uk
Petticoat Lane Market
Tube and overground stations: Aldgate on the Metropolitan and Circle Lines, Aldgate East on the Hammersmith and City and District Lines and Liverpool Street on the Central, Circle, Hammersmith and City and Metropolitan Lines
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Probably the most famous and oldest of all London's street markets, Petticoat Lane was established over 400 years ago and still attracts visitors from all over the world. The Huguenots who came to London from France sold pettocats and lace here but the prudish Victorians changed the name of the lane and market to avoid referring to woman's underclothes!
The market actually takes place in Wentworth Street on Monday - Friday, spreading on Sundays to become even bigger with 10 seperate trading streets including Middlesex Street. You'll find bargains of every kind, including new clothes from well-known chain stores as well as leather goods, watches and toys.
Mon to Fri: 10am - 2pm
Sun: 9am - 2pm
Deptford Market
Deptford High Street, Douglas Way and the junction with Giffin Street, SE8
Overground and DLR stations: Deptford and Deptford Bridge
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One of east London's busiest, Deptford market has been in Deptford High Street for centuries. A collection of new and used goods, with a prominence of food stalls spread out on the side streets and pavements, this vibrant market is filled with a hugely diverse range of stallholders. The market is the kind of place you can buy stylish bargain clothes to go dancing in or fresh vegetables for your evening meal!
Weds, Fri and Sat: 7am - 4pm
