Market Mayhem... Part 3

The Sunday Upmarket on 81 Brick Lane and Hanbury street is a great place to spend your Sunday.  With over 200 stalls boasting everything from worldly food stalls to vintage fabrics, this market has been known to draw quite the crowd, making for yet another great people-watching spot.  The market also has a history of supporting local artists and and deciders, which we think is very neighborhoodly indeed!  Open every Sunday from 10 am - 5 pm.

Market Mayhem Part 3

Shh...the secret garden is for sale! Columbia Road Flower Market located on, you guessed it, Columbia Road, is a flower and plant extravaganza that explodes onto the street every Sunday. Some of the most beautiful fresh cut flowers in all of London are sold here, at some seriously reasonable prices. To top it all off, the street is dotted with delightful cafes and restaurants, so if you are in the market for a lovely Sunday afternoon complete with flowers, food and great deals, Columbia Road is your destination!


Local's Tip: head over around 3pm for the end of the day deals, "3 bunches for a fiver!" it doesn't get much better than that!

Market Mayhem... Part 2

Looking for some obscure knick-knacks to decorate the place with?  Well then this is just the market for you!  Spitalfields Market has days dedicated to different themes, and Thursdays at Spitalfields provides antiques galore.  These aren't your every-day oriental rug kid of antiques, no m'am!  Among the numerous stalls in this market you can get ahold of everything from a preserved animal fetus to a fantastically maintained and authentic WWII coat.  If you go towards closing (normally around 5 PM) the very few food stalls that are there are usually attempting to get rid of their stock so you can get some great food for really cheap!

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What: Art Car Boot Fair 2009

 

Where: Old Truman Brewery, 146 Brick Lane

When: Sunday 14th June, 12-6pm

Why: Food, music, fashion, cars and art to boot - this unique 'credit crunch aware' art market promises to shake up your Sunday. 

-http://www.artcarbootfair.com

Market Mayhem... Part 1

As you will soon come to realize, we are quite the avid market-goers, especially when the weather permits.  Outdoor markets provide out-of-the-ordinary purchases,  excellent gift ideas, and are ideal for people watching. When it comes to finding the perfect Saturday market, there is no question in my mind that Broadway Market takes the cake, located between Regents Canal and London Fields.  The market provides not only specialised food stalls ranging from wild mushroom risotto to Ghanaian food, but also crafts, clothing, and politically-charged stalls as well.  I am particularly fond of Karin Andreasson's booth, which possesses a unique line of jewelry that will leave any accessory-loving fashionista wanting more.  The cafes and stores surrounding the market are also noteworthy, and the atmosphere the entire experience provides is unparalleled.  

http://www.broadwaymarket.co.uk

http://www.karinandreassonjewellery.com