I will be in London in February staying at a hotel near Hyde Park and I need advice concerning antique shopping in London. I am especially interested in china, porcelain and glass. I can only go antique shopping on Monday, Wednesday or Friday. Do you have any advice as to what is the best antique market? Also, can you recommend a food market that we should try?
Posted by
san diego, california, us
149 posts
Greenwich Market, which is one of my favorites, has antiques on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: http://www.shopgreenwich.co.uk/greenwich-market Covent Garden has antiques on Monday: http://goo.gl/T9s2h I've never been to Gray's antique market, but it's open Mon-Fri (not a street market): http://www.graysantiques.com/ I've never been to Bermondsey's Square market either, but it's open every Friday morning: http://www.bermondseysquare.co.uk/antiques.html The last time I was in London I checked out Spitalfield's Market, and really liked it. They have antiques on Thursdays and the 4th Saturday of every month. Unfortunately, you can't go those days, but perhaps someone else can use the info: http://www.oldspitalfieldsmarket.com/the-market/saturday-market.html
Posted by
Bromley, Kent,, UK
1829 posts
Portobello Road Market for antiques and much more. Here is a site listing the main markets in London http://www.londontourist.org/markets.html
Posted by
Fort Wayne, IN, USA
2349 posts
For food, the Borough Market. We were there before we went to the food hall at Harrod's. Borough Market won hands down. Open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. http://www.boroughmarket.org.uk/
Posted by
TX, USA
529 posts
I like Borough St Market, lots of vendors to from. I did not care for Portobello Road, vast crowds. Here is a link to another market: http://www.camdenlock.net/stables/index.html
Posted by
Brighton, UK
1419 posts
Anne Borough Market is still worth a visit but there have been disputes there between the owners and traders and some food suppliers have now moved to Maltby Street. It's not a market, just a series of stalls under railway arches, but worth a visit if you are into food and want somewhere off the beaten track. Saturday mornings only. More details here http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2011/oct/16/ofm-awards-2011-best-newcomer Cheers Alan
Posted by
Charlotte, NC, USA
3428 posts
Though it has been a few years.... Covent Garden's Monday market was wonderful for china, porcelain and glass. I purchased several very nice tea cups and saucers for friends who are collecorts there. And admired the glas and porcelain and other china. If you decide to go to Portobello Road, you will want to arrive very early as things do get picked over there rather quickly.