I'm in London for the week, but the 31st fits well into our schedule. Do you think any of the shops at Leadenhall market will be open or should I pick another day?
The City of London webpage for Leadenhall Market is at http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/things-to-do/visit-the-city/eat-drink/leadenhall-market/Pages/default.aspx and you can click through to the individual stores to see their hours.
I expect that some of the restaurants may be open, but would expect stores and most restaurants to close. Leadenhall Market is pretty much dead on weekends and a bank holiday would be even deader. But have a few clickthroughs.
I do know that Jaeger Outlet will be closed all weekend, and Hotel Chocolat is closing permanently this week.
I have a regular appointment that takes me past Leadenhall Market on the bus on Sundays, and it's always looked utterly dead and deserted. I think Bank Holiday Monday will be the same.
I will schedule Sky Garden/Leadenhall Market to visit on Tuesday. I had checked the website before I posted. Thanks!