Location: London
Top Things to do in London
The 10 Best Flea & Street Markets in London, England
The crown jewels, Buckingham Palace, Camden Market…in London, history collides with art, fashion, food, and good British ale. A perfect day is different for everyone: culture aficionados shouldn't miss the Tate Modern and the Royal Opera House. If you love fashion, Oxford Street has shopping galore. For foodies, cream tea at Harrod’s or crispy fish from a proper chippy offers classic London flavor. Music and book buffs will love seeing Abbey Road and the Sherlock Holmes Museum (at 221B Baker Street, of course).
Restaurants in London
1. Brixton Village
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 212 reviews
Brixton Village houses over 100 independent traders whose restaurants, boutiques, fruit and veg, meat, fish and massses of international food shops. This has created one of the most exciting places to visit in London.
Reviewed By Alepuj
You haven't seen Brixton if you haven't experienced this market. Great places to eat and drink, vibrant market with lot of options and tastes for everyone.
2. Old Spitalfields Market
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4.5 based on 2,052 reviews
Open 7 days a week, it is the perfect antidote to the high street. We bring together small producers with local creatives and artisans, original independent retailers and a few well-known brands under one historic roof. Our daily market is home to a selection of carefully chosen traders, craftsmen, artists and artisans alike, picked for the quality of their product, and the stories they have to tell. We are interested in how things are designed, the creative process and the interesting people who produce the products you’ll find here. We champion quality and responsibly sourced products and we assess each operator individually on this basis. In the centre of the market floor you will find our ten fully fitted kitchens where we showcase exceptional contemporary and authentic cooking. We are proud to offer new levels of quality and variety in the dishes prepared by our chefs and operators, many of whom have already established great
Reviewed By Thomasero - Czech Republic, null
Nice selection of food (Dumpling Shack - ShengJianbao and Monty’s Deli - Pastrami Sandwich were our winners) after visiting Brick lane and its vintage shops.
3. Camden Market
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4.5 based on 28,790 reviews
We're driven by the belief that you can only keep discovering if you keep looking ... so we're always adding interesting stores and traders. No two days are ever the same at Camden Market. Keep checking back to see what's new and what's next.
Reviewed By GSBradshaw
Visited Camden Market on Saturday 6/4/19 Absolutely Madness Absolutely Manic Great Great atmosphere Food stalls fantastic (give out samples) Stables market brilliant Well worth a visit DON’T MISS OUT
4. Covent Garden
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4.5 based on 24,740 reviews
Filled with restaurants, bars, markets and boutiques, London's premier tourist center offers fabulous shopping by day, and the destination of theatergoers and patrons of the Royal Opera House by night.
Reviewed By adrianhenryyu - London, United Kingdom
Great hidden craft gems in a busy market. Loved the craft offered in both jubilee and apple markets and great handcrafted wellbeing products from Eunoia in jubilee market - a bit of zen amongst all the hustle and bustle
5. Greenwich Market
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4.5 based on 1,634 reviews
This indoor market dates back to 1737 and is the only in London located on a World Heritage site. Antiques, arts and crafts and London designer-makers.
Reviewed By AnneP47
While the Maritime Museum, Observatory and Prime Meridian should be priorites, the Market is also a must with friendly vendors, great souvenirs, gift options, yummy foods and a relaxing stop on your way to tour the Cutty Sark!
6. Columbia Road Flower Market
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4.5 based on 673 reviews
Columbia Road flower market and shops are open every Sunday from 8am until about 3pm. As well as the market, there is also a mass of independent shops, selling everything from jewellery and vintage clothes, to antiques, cupcakes, art and furniture. Columbia Road is located in East London, in between Shoreditch and Bethnal Green, near to Brick Lane and Spitalfields.
Reviewed By Z1091OSamandad - London, United Kingdom
For many years have been visiting columbia road for flowers and plants. An established fliwer market with some quaint and quirky shops. A really enjoyable way to spend a sunday morning. Stall holders friendly a lively atmosphere it can get very busy due to popularity an quality of flowers plants. Thoroughly recommend a visit not just for green fingered gardeners for everybody.
7. Burlington Arcade
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4.5 based on 316 reviews
Reviewed By sheepygold
This lovely arcade is 200 years old and is stylishly decorated for Christmas. There is a good range of luxury outlets though a number of them are closed until the New Year.
8. Borough Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13,167 reviews
An amazing food market dating back to the 13th century.
Reviewed By NicoleRG73 - West Orange, United States
Borough Market is a must see when spending time in London. The market stands on a location that purveyors have been selling their good for nearly a 1000yrs. This place is a foodie heaven and is great place for delicious affordable eats as well as gifts and mementos that can be enjoyed at home.
9. Broadway Market
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4.5 based on 304 reviews
Reviewed By brmusicman - Chicago, United States
I arrived in London on a Saturday morning and, after dropping my bags at the hotel, headed to Broadway Market in East London. It was fairly easy to access via public transit, either the Tube or the London Overground. It was a perfect day for an outdoor market: slightly cool, totally sunny. And Broadway Market did not disappoint. The crowd was oh-so-hip: on the younger side, full of singles, couples, and families enjoying the day out. A fantastic place to people-watch. Perhaps a little awkward as a solo visitor, since so many people were in groups, but everyone was sort of doing their own thing. Very busy but not unpleasantly so--for instance, less busy than the Columbia Road Flower Market (which is also fantastic). Nice mix of vendors: several coffee place;, tons of places to grab lunch, with a range of cuisines; lots of bakeries with delicious treats; and a cool mix of homewares, greeting cards, pottery, jewelry, etc. I had a delicious lunch from a staff serving stews from Ghana, ate a yummy brownie, had a fantastic flat white, and purchase a couple of cool gifts for friends and family. While in the area, I definitely recommend heading over to London Fields and enjoying the large park. Beautiful! Definitely off the beaten path for your typical London tourist, but totally worth a stop on your itinerary. Gets you out into some London neighborhoods and, trust me, it'll make you want to live there.
10. Whitecross Street Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 115 reviews
Reviewed By reindeerrooster - London, United Kingdom
Total gem, such good food to be had here I can hardly list it all!! The Turkish wraps are a favourite (after having ordered one each we now usually share one as they are massive!) but the curry and salad stalls are also fantastic. Big John's donuts are also delicious, and great value compared to lesser donuts at other markets (I'm looking at you St Johns - £3 for a single donut at Maltby Street?! I don't think so!).
