What day is Portobello open?

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.
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Which days is Portobello Market open?

Portobello Road is packed with antiques, clothing and food stalls from Westbourne Grove all the way up to and along Golborne Road. There are also a number of amazing spots to shop under the Westway along Thorpe Close. We are open Monday - Saturday from 8am to 7pm, with traders usually operating from 8:30am to 6pm.
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What is the best day to visit Portobello Market?

Portobello is really several markets in one, Saturday being the day when all are in full swing. Then you can experience a mile of hustle, haggle, colour and energy. The feature of Saturdays is the opening of hundreds of antique and specialist shops and stalls.
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Is Portobello Market good on a Monday?

Portobello Road Market Opening Times and Hours

However, it should be noted that some shops such as the antiques and bric-a-brac stalls are only open on Saturdays. The fruit and veg market is only open Monday to Wednesday. Saturday is arguably the best day of the week to visit as the market is in full swing.
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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.
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The Portobello Road: The Most FAMOUS Antiques Market in London

What are the best days to go to Notting Hill Carnival?

Which is the better day at Carnival? If you're after a more chilled NHC experience, go for family day on Sunday, or if you like the sound of a hard-partying parade, make sure to go on Carnival Monday. The festivities kick off with an opening ceremony on Sunday morning, with the parade starting at 10am.
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Do you need cash for Portobello Market?

Things to Know Before You Go

Portobello Road is a must-see spot for shoppers interested in antiques, second-hand fashion, food, books, and music. Bring cash with you for small items, though vendors do generally accept credit cards.
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Is Portobello Market overpriced?

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.
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Is Portobello or Camden market better?

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Where to start at 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.
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What is the most famous market in London?

Top London Markets
  • Gabriel's Wharf - Weekends 10:00 - 18:00. ...
  • Greenwich Market - Wednesday to Sunday 10.00am - 17.30. ...
  • Petticoat Lane/Brick Lane - Sunday 10:00 - 17:00. ...
  • Portobello Road Market - Saturdays from about 06:00 - 16:30. ...
  • Spitalfields Monday to Friday 10:00 - 16:00, Sundays 09:00 - 17:00.
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Why is Portobello Road Market famous?

Whilst it is still best known for its antiques, thanks to the influx of the affluent young, the fashion scene has exploded and more and more stalls selling a range of cutting edge and vintage clothing are appearing.
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Which tube is best for Notting Hill?

Notting Hill Gate is the main Tube station in the area, and it's served by the Central line, the District line and the Circle line. Alternatively, use Westbourne Park station or Ladbroke Grove station on the Hammersmith and City line and Circle line and then walk along Portobello Road towards Notting Hill Gate.
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Is Portobello market only on Sundays?

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.
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Why is Portobello expensive?

There's no one reason that portobellos are more expensive, but much of the reason would be because portobellos take longer to grow (twice as long or more) and fewer mushrooms go into a pound than white button mushrooms.
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Is Portobello worth visiting?

Portobello Road is probably the world's best known market. Though famous for antiques, that's not all there is. It's a haven for lovers of fashion, food, books and music; anyone who wants to find something unique or loves a bargain.
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Can you bargain at Portobello Market?

Portobello Antiques Dealers Association London (PADA)

All traders follow a code of conduct when describing goods and displaying their price. If a price is not displayed, ask to see the price guide to be sure you're charged the same price as everyone else. Traders are open to bargaining, but be respectful.
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What can you buy at Portobello Market?

There's the architecture – colourful terraced houses and shops all tightly squeezed together – and the market, which is actually several markets melded together. Portobello Road Market is best known for its antiques, with hundreds of dealers selling jewellery, books and collectables dating from the 1600s to the 1960s.
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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.
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Is Portobello Road cash only?

Not all vendors along Portobello Road accept credit cards, so bring cash.
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What day is best for borough market?

If you want to avoid the crowds but still want to see the Borough Market in its entirety, try to visit on a Wednesday or Thursday afternoon, or as soon as it opens on a Saturday.
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