What day of the week is Portobello Road Market?

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 is the best day to go to 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.

Is Portobello Road Market everyday?

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.

Is Portobello Market on on Fridays?

Arrive early to beat the crowds browsing iconic London fruit and vegetable stalls, alongside vendors selling household goods and bric-a-brac. Browse antiques, food, vintage and new clothes, household goods, collectables and bric-a-brac on Fridays, the market's second busiest day.

Do you need cash for Portobello Road 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.

The Portobello Road: The Most FAMOUS Antiques Market in London

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.

Do you bargain at Portobello Market?

Portobello Antiques Dealers Association London (PADA)

Traders are open to bargaining, but be respectful. And for a confident buy, look for vendors displaying the PADA symbol on shops and market stalls.

What is the closest tube station to 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.

Does Portobello Road Market have food?

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.

How long does it take to visit Portobello Road 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 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.

What's the best day to go to Notting Hill?

Best time to visit is weekdays as the weekends are really busy and pushy... there are lots of antique shops and curiosity stores to browse. Look out for the street food and try before you buy on the diverse range of international cuisines.

Where to start Portobello Road 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.

What is the best tube station for Portobello Road Market?

Taking the tube is probably the easiest and most used way of getting to Portobello Road. It is best to take the underground to Notting Hill Gate, this is on the Central (red), Circle (yellow) and District (green) line. So can conveniently be reached from any tube station.

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.

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.

What can you buy at Portobello Road?

Best known for antiques and collectibles, Portobello is actually several markets rolled into one. The antique and bric-a-brac stalls and arcades start at the Notting Hill end; further up are the food stalls, with everything from traditional fruit and veg to organic biscuits, bratwurst and crepes.

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.

What does Portobello Road Market sell?

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. There are numerous reasons for foodies to visit Portobello Road.

Which bus stop for Portobello Market?

The nearest bus stop to Portobello Road Market in London is Portobello Road (PA). It's a 1 min walk away.

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.

How do I find Portobello Market?

Portobello Road is 3 kilometres west of Marble Arch and easy to reach by road or underground from anywhere in London. Notting Hill Gate: Circle, District and Central line, about a 10 minute walk, 5 minutes to the southern End of Portobello Road and 5 minutes more the start of Portobello Market.

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.

Is Portobello Road a nice area?

Portobello Road is one of the most magical streets in London, and somehow I ended up living on it. With its pastel houses, renowned front doors featured in movies, and a market that draws people from all over, this road is a famous piece of the tourist-favorite Notting Hill area.

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.