Markets London

London has two major street markets: Camden and Portobello. Opened in 1837, Portobello owes its reputation to the antique dealers who sell rare and antique objects here that are impossible to find elsewhere. The market is divided into three parts, south on the Notting Hill side, you find antiques with a general clothing market, a bazaar in the streets and, north to the Ladbroke Grove metro, it is the area reserved for flea markets and clothes. Different atmospheres to discover.

Brixton Market is a vibrant market where you can stroll and immerse yourself in a cosmopolitan atmosphere. It's as much about shopping as it is about eating. Electric Avenue is packed with people, stalls brimming with fruit and vegetables, and meat and fish stalls, but further along Atlantic Road, it's more a place for clothes, costume jewelry and vinyl, with a clear preference for world music, reggae and hip-hop rather than rock and roll. Discover the area and do your shopping.

Here's one of London's markets where you're likely to run into nothing but Londoners! It's perhaps their favorite, at least in the East End. And it's definitely the favorite Saturday activity of the cool, trendy kids in the East, a must-see. We love the uniquely local atmosphere, where everyone meets up with friends for a coffee between two stalls selling local produce. There are over 70 stores and more than 130 stalls during the market. It's also the perfect opportunity to take a stroll through Hackney and discover the district's many trendy boutiques.

Located in Granville Arcade, this shopping arcade, originally opened in 1937, was almost completely forgotten by Londoners. Once London's largest gallery, then a Caribbean market in the 1960s, it was neglected from 1990 onwards, until 2009, when the Spacemakers association relaunched the project and once again filled the gallery's stalls and small shops. Here, you can enjoy the beautiful Art Deco architecture and browse the vintage jewelry and clothing boutiques. A few gourmet addresses to boot.

The trendy alternative to Spitalfields and Camden markets since 2004. On weekdays, the Sunday Up Market looks like a disused parking lot, but on Sundays, everything comes to life. Vinyl, DJ, jewelry and clothing stalls abound. In all, more than 140 independent retailers come together. At the entrance to the market, you'll find a variety of international, Caribbean, Asian and African cuisines, all of the highest quality. In the basement, you'll find thrift shops and other vintage treasures.

This market has existed for two hundred years, when Huguenots sold petticoats, which gave the place its name. Nowadays, it has more of a flea market atmosphere than an antiques market, with new, inexpensive items: clothes, crockery, laptop accessories, blank CDs, bags and belts, T-shirts and socks... in short, nothing very original! Especially for everyday use, if you've run out of umbrellas, sweaters or shoes and don't want to break the bank.

This purely local market, rarely visited by tourists, offers a breath of pure, authentic air. As its name suggests, it's a paradise for seasonal, quality farm produce: fruit and vegetables, fishmongers' and butchers' stalls, homemade juices, dairy products, a few catering stalls, flowers... In short, a colorful market. It's a little more expensive than elsewhere, but quality comes at a price.

The Lower Marsh Market offers a charming escape for a revitalizing lunch break or a casual stroll among the colorful stalls and small traders that populate the surrounding area. This market offers a pleasant experience where you can find a variety of items, especially an abundance of fresh food, including quality fruits and vegetables. Enjoy the friendly atmosphere as you stroll among the stalls, interact with the passionate traders and savor the authenticity of this vibrant space.

East Street Market is one of the oldest markets in London and you can't get enough of it. It lasts all week and grows on Sundays, when it expands to include nearly 200 stands where you can buy fruit, vegetables, clothes, toys, bags, jewellery, CDs and especially African music.... Around the market, there are other small traders, especially butchers and fishmongers. On Saturdays and Sundays, don't miss the flower market near Blackwood Street.

Under a narrow wrought iron arch, this market, which has existed since 1914, reflects the populations living in the district: a mix of Africa, the West Indies, India and popular England. Ideal for sourcing exotic products but also to find a quantity of kitsch items, and many fabrics that are sold by the meter at very attractive prices. Lovers of Indian dishes consider the area one of the best places to buy spices. Come on Friday and Saturday for more atmosphere.