Marylebone Farmers Market
It’s time to plan summer and fall traveling! I’m working with a company in Great Britain who has kindly shared today’s post. It’s all about fascinating markets in London. Enjoy….make your plans….get those reservations…..GO!
The UK has a plethora of diverse market places that offer a wide range of confectionaries, food, clothes, arts and crafts throughout the year. But what are the very best markets that we should look out for if we were to venture to the UK to experience these historical markets? Ideally, to experience the markets in the UK at the peak of their powers, the Christmas period is the best time to frequent such interesting trading environments but as we are now entering June, that luxury isn’t afforded to us for another six months or so. With that being said, here are 3 of the most popular markets in London:
Brick Lane Market
Brick Lane Market is one of the most famous flea markets in the whole of London. It has an assortment of stalls that vary from selling clothes, antiques and bric-a-brac. It’s a market that’s for the bargain hunters and drops on to the back of a slew of restaurants, most notably curry houses, which fill the air with flagrant aromas.
Old Spitalfields Market
Old Spitalfields Market is situated smack bang in the center of Spitalfields. It is one of the most popular indoor markets in London and attracts most people due to its many retail stalls.
The market was built in 1876 and is one of the busiest Victorian Market Halls that still operate in London. The market dates back to the 1600’s however, where it began outdoors on the cobbled streets of Brick Lane and Bishopsgate. The modern day Old Spitalsfield Market is revered for its boutique fashion stalls and the distinctive and artsy bars and restaurants that are situated in the area.
Camden Lock Market is situated in the heart of trendy Camden. The market attracts a lot of young people who venture to the many music, arts and craft stalls that feature at the market. The stalls embody the creative flair of this particular region of London and some of the brightest artists, designers and musician can regularly be seen in this area. The Lock is also known for its incredible selection of street food, which can be sampled throughout the market at many stalls and food carts.
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Once in London there are a myriad of different transport options that will help you travel to the aforementioned markets. The best two options are via the underground or by bus – both are extremely affordable travel options and travel cards can be obtained by purchasing an Oyster Card via TFL.
