Find out all about the legendary Walthamstow Market - the longest open air market in Europe! Walthamstow market started in 1885 and is now Europe's longest outdoor street market, spanning a kilometre of the High Street.
The market stalls stretch for a mile all the way down Portobello Road and round the corner into Golborne Road. Whether you are just out for a stroll, people watch, looking for a bargain or out to grab a bite to eat, Portobello Road is a great place to spend your time exploring.
Borough Market has a history spanning over a millennium and is widely considered London's oldest retail and wholesale food market. It's been operating at its current site since 1756. With over 100 stalls covering about 4.5 acres, Borough Market is also one of the largest food markets in the capital.
The Futian District market, or Yiwu Market, is the largest wholesale market in the world, with 5.5 million square meters of space that spans 7 kilometers.
Walthamstow Market, in the London Borough of Waltham Forest, is the longest (though not the largest) outdoor market in Europe. It occupies all but the last 100 metres (330 ft) of Walthamstow's High Street. It is reputed to be a mile long, but in fact measures approximately one kilometre.
The legendary Walthamstow market first opened in 1885 and spans a kilometre of the High Street, Europe's longest open-air market. As well as stalls selling food, clothes and household goods, you'll find cafes offering tasty treats from around the world.
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Oxford Street is a busy shopping street in the West End of London. It spans 1.2 miles long and houses many of the biggest names in UK retail, with many independent outlets tucked away down quiet side streets and alleyways.
Wander along Oxford Street – one of the most famous London shopping streets – which is home to more than 300 shops, designer outlets, high-street chains and landmark stores.
Most notably, part of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was filmed at Leadenhall Market in 2000-2001, representing the iconic wizard and witch pub The Leaky Cauldron, and also inspiring the magical shopping street Diagon Alley.
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Spitalfields Market is open every day of the week, Mon-Fri 08:00-23:00 and Sat-Sun 9:00-23:00, however, please check individual shops and market stalls that may have varied opening hours. For the Market Traders, Arts Market and Saturday Style Market opening times, head to the dedicated opening times page here.
Archaeological evidence suggests that Colchester is England's oldest recorded market town, dating to at least the time of the Roman occupation of Britain's southern regions. Another ancient market town is Cirencester, which held a market in late Roman Britain.
Waltham Forest is a vibrant East London borough made up of the areas of Walthamstow, Leyton, Leytonstone and Chingford. In 2021, Walthamstow was named as one of London's six best places to live in London by the Sunday Times and came top for being value for money in terms of average house prices.
Romford has a long and rich history that dates back to the 12th century. It was originally a market town and later became an important center for the leather industry. Today, Romford is known for its historic buildings and landmarks, including the Romford Market, which has been in operation since 1247.
Lauded as the largest open-air market in England, Norwich Market is famous for its 200 stalls sheltered by colourful stripy awnings (you definitely won't miss it).
Norwich Market is an attractive and vibrant mix of food, crafts, flowers, services and much more. One of the oldest and largest outdoor markets in the country, it has 189 stalls trading Monday to Saturday, with a handful open on Sundays. (See individual market stalls for opening times).
