Borough Market
Borough Market may be the oldest fruit and veg market in London, dating back to a map in 1542.
Records from a century later fix its position to what is now Borough High Street, but by 1754 it had become so popular that all the traffic around was getting blocked, so a decision was taken to move it into Stoney Street near Southwark Cathedral.
The food stalls on display are of rather high-quality, and have been lauded by the likes of Jamie Oliver. Many of the stalls have gourmet food to sample, and there are a number of good cafés around if you want something more substantial.
Here is a list of some of London’s most popular markets:
| Location | Wares | Days of the week |
|---|---|---|
| Bermondsey | Antiques | Fri |
| Borough | Food | Fri–Sat |
| Brick Lane | Flea market | Sun |
| Columbia Road | Flowers, plants and garden equipment | Sun |
| Greenwich | Antiques, bric-a-brac, clothes and food | Sat–Sun |
| Northcote Road | Food | Thu–Sat |
| Portobello Road | Antiques | Sat |
| Spitalfields | Organic foods, gifts, crafts and clothes | All but Sat |
Facts and information
- Address:
- Borough Market, Southwark Street, Southwark,
London SE1 1TL
England - Telephone:
- Work +44 (0) 207 407 1002
- Bus route:
- 17 21 35 40 43 47 48 133 141 149 343 344 381 521 C10 RV1
- Train station:
- Borough NR, London Bridge JB NR
- Opening times:
- 11–5 (Thu); noon–6 (Fri); 9–4 (Sat)
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