Is Borough Market worth going to?

Worth a visit every time! Full of local gems and shops, food and cocktails, this is an easy stop to sample some great local favorites! Fresh paella, handmade soaps, mulled wine and more await in this beautiful market - especially when decorated for Christmas.

What is special about Borough Market?

Iconic. Borough Market is a world-class produce market with 1,000 years of heritage and the platform to be a significant influence.

Is Borough Market better or Camden Market?

Borough Market is more upmarket and mainly food, while Camden Market is more open and does clothes and other stuff also there's a lot more shops.

How long to spend at Borough Market?

Recommended visiting time is around three to four hours, however, if you're visiting on a weekend, you may find yourself strolling around the market's many winding streets for up to five or even six hours.

Is Borough Market cash only?

The ATM queues at the market can be a little 'testing' (read 'long') so if possible, try to get your cash out somewhere else beforehand. These days, most traders also accept contactless payments too but take a little cash, just in case.

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What's the best day to go to Borough Market?

When to visit Borough Market. A little bit of planning should go into your Borough Market visit, as the market isn't open every day of the week. The best time to visit is between Wednesday and Saturday, when the full complement of traders come to flaunt their wares.

What tube station is the Borough Market on?

Getting to Borough Market

If you're near a Jubilee (grey) line tube station, take it to London Bridge station for easy access to the market. Or if you're travelling from outside London, London Bridge train station is only 5 minutes away.

Is Borough Market in Harry Potter?

London's Borough Market serves as the location of the Leaky Cauldron in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.

Do you need tickets to Borough Market?

Admission to Borough Market is free of charge.

What days are the Borough Market closed?

We are open open six days a week, and closed on Mondays.

Is Portobello market or Borough Market better?

Portobello is filled with trinkets, antiques, vintage clothing & related items. Some food, also pubs & buskers- but this is Saturday's ( the best day to go). Borough is primarily a food market, though there are other items, too - and some good pubs nearby. Helpful?

Which market in London is best?

Which market is better Portobello or Camden?

Portobello is a more traditional 'street market' - antiques in the first section, then moving to food, bric a brac, clothing etc... Camden is more of a structured market - not in the street - with converted buildings housing vendors, and stalls set up in areas off the road.

Can you eat at Borough Market in the evening?

It's also worth noting that while Borough Market's opening times are just 10 a.m. — 5 p.m., save for 10 a.m. — 3 p.m. on Sundays, and an early start at 8 a.m. on Saturday, many of the actual restaurants stay open later, making it an evening destination as well as a daytime staple.

Can you walk across Tower Bridge?

Discover the marvellous high-level Walkways of Tower Bridge. Spanning the North and South Towers, the Walkways offer breath-taking panoramic views of London from 42 metres above the River Thames. Top tip: Don't forget to visit both East and West Walkways to read all about the history and building of Tower Bridge.

How many visitors does Borough Market have?

Jane Swift, CEO of Borough Market said: “With more than 25 million people a year visiting more than 100 specialist traders, we need to constantly ensure that sustainability in all its forms underpins both our high quality produce and the way that we operate on a day-to-day basis.

How many stalls are in Borough Market?

Walking around the sprawling market, there are more than 100 individual stalls, you can't help but be tempted by the tasters of cheese, olives and meats.

Does Borough Market have seating?

The Market consists of three main areas: Three Crown Square (larger producers and merchants), Green Market (small, specialist produce traders) and Borough Market Kitchen (street food traders). Find plenty of outdoor seating to enjoy takeaway street food, plus a variety of surrounding restaurants and bars.

Where is Diagon Alley in London?

Leadenhall Market in the City district was used as Diagon Alley. The entrance to wizard's pub, the Leaky Cauldron, is an optician in Bull's Head Passage.

What Harry Potter scene was filmed at Borough Market?

In The Prisoner of Azkaban (2004), The Leaky Cauldron's exterior was shot on rough-looking Stoney Street, at the southeast edge of Borough Market, near The Market Porter pub. En route there, the Knight Bus squeezes between Muggle buses on Lambeth Bridge (between Parliament and the Tate Britain).

Where is Diagon Alley York?

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With its cobbled streets and overhanging buildings, it is believed to have been the inspiration behind Diagon Alley from the movie adaptation of the Harry Potter series.

What is the closest tube stop to the Borough Market?

Train & Underground

The closest rail and tube station is London Bridge using the Borough Market exit (2-minute walk). Borough and Southwark station are both a 7-minute walk.

What exit is London Bridge to Borough Market?

The nearest underground station is London Bridge, which is on the Northern and Jubilee lines. When leaving the station via the Borough High Street (west side) exit , take the first right into Borough Market.

What is the nearest bridge to Borough Market?

Borough Market is located on Southwark Street and Borough High Street just south of Southwark Cathedral on the southern end of London Bridge.