Markets in London

Iconic Markets & Shopping Streets

London’s retail landscape spans from the world’s largest antiques market at Portobello Road to the luxury boutiques of Sloane Street. This collection highlights historic hubs like Smithfield, the city’s oldest market, alongside the Sunday flower stalls of Columbia Road and the artisan food of Maltby Street. Discover the Victorian architecture of Cecil Court, the Sherlock Holmes heritage of Baker Street, and the colorful, independent atmosphere of Neal’s Yard. These locations offer a mix of traditional trade, vintage finds, and global street food across diverse neighborhoods.

Iconic Markets & Shopping Streets — Map

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Neal's Yard

Small, colorful alley known for its independent shops, cafes, and wellbeing brands, featuring a vibrant and eco-friendly atmosphere.

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Baker Street

Historic street featuring a famous underground station and a museum dedicated to the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes. Known for its Victorian architecture and cultural significance in literature and film.

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Old Spitalfields Market

Historic covered market hall featuring a mix of shops, food stalls, and antiques in a vibrant setting.

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Cecil Court

Cecil Court is a pedestrian street with Victorian shop-frontages in Westminster, England, linking Charing Cross Road and St Martin's Lane.

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Brick Lane Market

Every Sunday you have a great chance to explore this popular market where you can buy just anything.

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Greenwich Market

One of the oldest marketplaces in London that operates from 1737. You can buy various goods here from food to antiques, jewelry, and art.

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Kensington Street

Kensington High Street is the main shopping street in Kensington, London, England.

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Sunday Upmarket

Operating every Sunday since 2004, this former brewery has been turned into a hip market.

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Brixton Market

Brixton Market comprises a street market in the centre of Brixton, south London, and the adjacent covered market areas in nearby arcades…

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Smithfield Market

The oldest market in London is now a popular filming location as well. Arrive early to enjoy its bustle.

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Maltby Street Market

Especially good spot for foodies: this market may not be very big, but offers a large variety of quality food product: cheese, bread, cakes…

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Columbia Road Flower Market

A traditional street market filled with a wide range of plants, bedding plants, shrubs, bulbs and freshly cut flowers.

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Portobello Market

Largest antiques market with over 1,000 dealers offering antiques and collectibles alongside food stalls and second-hand clothing. Known for its vibrant street market atmosphere, especially on Saturdays.

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Sloane Street

Sloane Street is a major London street in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea which runs north to south, from Knightsbridge to…

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