Is Portobello open today?

Portobello Road Market is open daily (except Thursdays) from 8am to 7pm in spring and summer and 9am to 6pm in autumn and winter. On Thursdays, it opens for a half-day from 9am to 1pm. Portobello Road Market's main trading day is Saturday.

Is Portobello market open on bank holiday?

Portobello market and Golborne market is half-day on Thursdays, with stalls closing by 1pm. The street market is open on Good Friday, but closed on other bank holidays.

Is Portobello market open when raining?

The Portobello market is open from 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday. (Times can vary depending on the weather, as stallholders pack up early on rain days.)

Is Portobello Market open during Notting Hill Carnival?

That's because, the world famous Notting Hill Carnival takes place on the Sunday and Monday! It's business as usual for Portobello Market on the Saturday of Carnival weekend.

Does Portobello market take cash or card?

Not all vendors along Portobello Road accept credit cards, so bring cash.

The Portobello Road: The Most FAMOUS Antiques Market in London

What is the best day to go to Portobello Market?

Portobello Road Market's main trading day is Saturday. Arrive early to beat the crowds browsing iconic London fruit and vegetable stalls, alongside vendors selling household goods and bric-a-brac.

Is Portobello Market expensive?

Many of the things quite expensive. In the name of antique shop keepers quoting any price. But for clothing,etc prices were fine. But still nice vibe to it, but we left quickly in an hour or so.

What days is Portobello market open?

Portobello Road Market takes place Monday to Saturday from 8:00 am until around 7:pm. It now opens for a few hours on Sundays. Antiques, collectables, and flea markets are only available on Fridays and Saturdays.

What tube station is Portobello Market?

To get to Portobello Road Market, the best option is to take the tube. The closest stations are Notting Hill Gate (to the south) and Ladbroke Grove (to the north). We recommend you start in Notting Hill and finish in Ladbroke Grove.

Is Notting Hill Carnival free entry?

Notting Hill Carnival is a free event to attend, including the main parade and all other live street entertainment.

Is Portobello closed on Sunday?

Many shops along Portobello Road and Goldborne Road are open for business 7 days a week. Shops normally open at around 10 am Monday to Saturday, later on, Sundays. Coffee shops usually open earlier, many at around 7 am for breakfast.

How long do you need at Portobello Market?

Recommended visiting time is around three hours, but if you plan on visiting Portobello Market on a Saturday, then you might want to reserve an entire day to stroll around the many stalls.

Which market is the best in London?

Where is the blue door from Notting Hill movie?

The plot and set may be fictional, but the famous blue door is real. Located at 280 Westbourne Park Road, in Notting Hill of course the door is the entrance to a flat valued in the region of £5m, a step up from the perceived value of the rundown bedsit from the film.

Why is Portobello Road famous?

Nestled in the trendy London district of Notting Hill, Portobello Road is home to one London's (and the world's) most iconic and famous markets. Today buzzing with pubs, restaurants and a diverse range of communities, nearly 300 years ago it was a very different place.

Does Portobello Market have food stalls?

Specialist Food Stalls

On Fridays and Saturdays, visitors can choose from a selection of baked goods, mushrooms, oils, olives, gourmet cheeses, meat and seafood. Fridays and Saturdays there's at least one stall of discounted food including cheese, confectionery, biscuits and pantry foods.

What is the best tube station for Notting Hill?

Notting Hill Gate Underground Station.

Where to start Portobello Market?

The logical beginning of the market is Notting Hill Gate, from here you can browse the Antiques and Bric-a-Brac area first, which is really what has made Portobello famous. If you want to bypass Antiques and go straight to 2nd hand fashion and street food then use Ladbroke Grove tube to save yourself some walking.

Which tube station is Camden Market?

The nearest tube to Camden market is Camden Town. This is located on the Northern line (the black line on the underground map) and the likelihood is that you'll be traveling Northbound if coming from anywhere in central London. Another nearby station is Chalk Farm, which is just one stop onwards from Camden Town.

What is the biggest market in London?

Portobello Market

Portobello Market is a popular market located in Notting Hill, London. It is one of the oldest and largest markets in London, and is known for its vibrant atmosphere and wide selection of goods.

Is it worth visiting Notting Hill?

Notting Hill is considered London's most picturesque area due to its colourful houses. Lively streets, markets, events and festivals also make this a popular reason to visit this west-end London neighbourhood.

Which London street is famous for antiques?

Portobello Road Antiques Market

Perhaps the famous of London's antiques markets and renowned across the world, every weekend thousands of tourists and locals descend on Portobello Road in Notting Hill to search for delectable antiques, exquisite vintage fashion and finest jewellery from over 1,000 dealers.

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.

Is Portobello worth visiting?

Overall I would definately recommend the beach and town as a place to visit or act as a summer base. Took the no 26 bus and spent a couple of hours walking along the promenade and enjoying the sea breeze.

What are the best stalls in Portobello?

The most famous of the stalls, shops and arcades are The Portobello Antique Store, Alice's, Judy Fox Antiques London and The Portobello Print & Map Shop.