London Flea Markets

You can go to London markets both for shopping and for a very informative excursion. Only here you have the opportunity to experience the real atmosphere of the capital, there are so many temptations that you can spend all your money on them.

Among the most visited is Portobello Market, it has been famous since the century before last, but it still holds its position as the world's largest antiques market. It is located on the west side of London and is an unusual mixture of an area of high-end boutiques and a flea market. Surprisingly, there is no competition among the street vendors, many of them advising to buy things from nearby collections. Tourists can fully immerse themselves in the fascinating process of finding an original rarity. There is an opportunity to relax in the coffee shops located right on the street.

Camden Market is located in north London and is divided into three parts. The first, Camden Stables, has many stalls with fashion accessories and clothes. Camden Lock is a treasure trove of crafts of all kinds. Jewelry, clothing, and trinkets can be found at Camden Market. Formerly abandoned industrial land, three young entrepreneurs rented the site in 1971. For several years the premises were rented out as workshops and studios, and the results of their creativity began to be sold nearby. The rows of shops gradually grew, and now tourists can find literally everything here.

At the intersection of the East End and the City is the Spitalfields Indoor Market, mostly specializing in food sales, but there are designer items and antiques for sale in certain corners.

Columbia Market was founded in the last century. Among other goods, there are a lot of flowers, gardening items, plant seeds.

The Borough Market is located near London Bridge. It is known for its organic produce, fresh vegetables grown on local farms, and many imported goods. The market was founded in the 13th century, around it there are Victorian buildings, many of them have become a platform for the shooting of films.