What's the best day to go to 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.

Which day to visit Borough Market?

Things to know before you go to Borough Market

Possibly the best time to visit is early on a Saturday morning; you can dodge the crowds by turning up at the start, and jump to the front of the food queues in rapid time. 8 Southwark Street, London Bridge, SE1 1TL.

Is Borough Market always busy?

Borough Market Opening Times

Monday - Friday 10am - 5pm | Saturday 8am - 5pm | Sunday 10am - 3pm. Be prepared for the market to be busy. Get there early to avoid the crowds for a coffee or tasty breakfast or brunch.

How much time should I spend at Borough Market?

Hi, if you combine this with a day in London I would estimate to spend an hour an a half in combination with lunch. The atmosphere is pretty nice to have hour child with you. If I may suggest to arrive just before the lunchbreak so you really have an efficient visit. Enjoy!

Is Borough Market worth the hype?

Excellent place for food lovers, the amount of options is incredible. The quality of the food is superb. You can spend 1-2 hours there trying the different food and it is all worthy. Would totally recommend visiting if you are in London.

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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.

Do you need tickets for Borough Market?

Borough Market is open seven days a week: Monday to Friday, 10 am to 5 pm; Saturdays, from 8 am to 5 pm; and Sundays, from 10 am to 3 pm. Admission to Borough Market is free of charge.

Which tube station is best for Borough Market?

Located in Zone 1 right next to London Bridge, it couldn't be easier to reach Borough Market. If you're near a Jubilee (grey) line tube station, take it to London Bridge station for easy access to the market.

What is special about the Borough Market?

A food market that never stops evolving

A few decades ago, it was a wholesale market serving the greengrocers of south London; now it acts as a beacon for sustainable food production, short supply chains and social connection, drawing visitors from far and wide.

Which day is Borough Market closed?

When is Borough Market open? We are open open six days a week, and closed on Mondays.

What's better Camden Market or Borough 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.

What is the difference between Camden and Borough Market?

Borough market is all food, but its all day. Camden has a larger variety.

Does Borough Market have seating?

Is there seating at Borough Market? Yes, but not at every stall.

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.

Is Borough Market good for breakfast?

The market opens at 9am on a Saturday so we were there for opening time and made straight for Maria's Market Cafe for a brilliant and very reasonable cooked breakfast. Suitably fortified we then strolled round the market for an hour or so. The traders were very happy to offer samples.

How big is Borough Market?

Borough Market is located just to the south side of London Bridge at the junction of Southark Street and Borough High Street. The triangular site measuring approximately 4.5 acres is bounded by the High Street, Stoney Street and Winchester Walk.

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Does Borough Market accept card?

They certainly seemed to take credit cards at a lot of the stalls we noticed, though we only used cash.

What is the longest street market in London?

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.

Why is Borough Market closed?

We have taken the decision to close on Mondays which will allow us to do essential maintenance work and additional deep cleaning in order to maintain the safest space for our traders and customers.

Which stop for Borough Market?

The Market is well served by bus stops on Southwark Street, Borough High Street and London Bridge, and at London Bridge station.

How far from Borough Market to camden market?

The distance between Borough Market and Camden Market is 4 miles. How do I travel from Borough Market to Camden Market without a car? The best way to get from Borough Market to Camden Market without a car is to subway via Camden Town Station which takes 21 min and costs £3 - £7.

How many stalls are in Borough Market?

Since then it's blossomed into London's most renowned gourmet food destination. Today Borough Market consists of over 100 stalls featuring vendors and farmers selling top quality ingredients and gourmet food.

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. Dating back to the 12th century, its centuries-old buildings and bustling atmosphere make it the perfect place to hide a magical pub!

Where is the entrance to Borough Market?

You'll find entrances to Borough Market on Borough High Street and Southwark Street, just a short walk from Southwark Cathedral near London Bridge. The closest Tube station, London Bridge, is about 4 minutes away on foot, though the Borough and Southwark stations are within walking distance.