Sprawling markets which are worth a visit. Here are some of the biggest and best

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ARTS AND CRAFTS

Bayswater Road Art Exhibition Bayswater Road, London W2 Tel: 020 7798 1090 U Lancaster Gate/Queensway	More than 250 artists and craftsmen gather at this weekly open-air venue to display their own original paintings and crafts from the railings of Hyde Park. At almost a mile long, it’s the longest open-air art exhibition in the world. Open: Sun 0900-1800
Covent Garden – Apple Market (also see Antiques) Covent Garden, London WC2 Tel: 020 7836 9136 U Covent Garden	Under the landmark glass roof of the central market building you can buy, from a good selection, all British, hand-made arts and crafts from the 48 stalls. Open: Tue-Sat 0900-1900
Greenwich Arts and Crafts Market College Approach, London SE10 Tel: 020 8293 3110 T Greenwich	This market has a variety of traditional, handcrafted goods and specialises in hand-made clothing, pottery, rugs and so on. The craft market is held at College Approach and the antiques market nearby at Burney Street Open: Sat, Sun 0900-1700
Piccadilly Market St James’s Church, London W1 Tel: 020 7734 4511 U Piccadilly Circus/Green Park	47 stalls selling original arts and crafts as well as antiques. Hand-made clothing as well as ‘vintage’ clothing. Open: Thu-Sat 1000-1800

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GENERAL, A BIT OF EVERYTHING

Brick Lane Market Brick Lane, London E1/E2 Tel: 020 7364 5000 U Liverpool Street/Aldgate East/Old Street/Shoreditch	Bustling and bold, it is a renowned East End market with a wide selection including new and second hand clothing, electrical goods, bicycles, leather goods, cheap jewellery, music and household goods. Open: daily 0800-1400
Brixton Market Brixton Station Road, Brixton, London SW9 Tel: 020 7926 2530 U/T Brixton	Popular market with lots on offer including Europe’s largest collection of Afro-Caribbean foodstuffs with exotic fish and fruits, fresh vegetables, colourful fabrics, cut flowers and clothing. Open: Mon-Sat 0830-1730, Wed 0830-1300
Camden Canal Market Haven Street, London NW1 Tel: 020 7284 2692 U Camden Town	Three quarters of the stalls are permanent, but the ever-changing remaining quarter ensures there’s something new most weekends. Includes, fashion, candles, perfume, records and bicycles. Open: Sat 0700-1700, Sun 0700-1730
Camden Lock Market Camden Lock Place, London NW1 Tel: 020 7485 7963 U Camden Town	Big market and a big attraction with around 300-400 stalls presenting a wide variety including antiques, crafts, bric-a-brac, jewellery, music, new and second-hand fashions and accessories. Open: Mon-Sun 0900-1800
Covent Garden – Jubilee Market Hall Covent Garden, London WC2 Tel: 020 7836 2139 U Covent Garden	Over 200 stalls are devoted to crafts; there’s an antique day and a general market with new clothing, baskets, candles, car parts and more. Open: General Tue-Fri 0900-1730. Crafts Sat-Sun 0900-1730. Antiques Mon 0600-1600
Gabriel’s Wharf 56 Upper Ground, London SE1 Tel: 020 7375 0441 T Waterloo	Thriving market that sells a selection of crafts, bric-a-brac and some good lines in new designers and jewellers. There are also craft workshops and there’s a craft market on Fri 1100-1500 Open: Tue-Sun 1100-1800
Greenwich Market College Approach, London SE10 Tel: 020 8293 3110 T Greenwich	Big market, with in the main covered Greenwich market around 100 stalls. It features a wide variety of hand crafted and second hand goods including clothing, sculpture, pottery, jewellery and toys The craft market is held at College Approach and the Antiques market at nearby Burney Street Open: Sat, Sun 0900-1700
Leadenhall Market Gracechurch Street, London EC3 Tel: 020 7332 1530 U Bank/Monument	A covered market held in an attractive restored Victorian listed arcade with more shops than stalls with the goods spilling onto the pavement area in a market-like manner. Sells traditional game, poultry, fish and meat. Open: Mon-Fri 0900-1700
Leather Lane Market Leather Lane, London EC1 Tel: 020 7375 0441 U Chancery Lane	Long established market selling cheap clothing, household goods, videos and fruit and vegetables. Open: Mon-Fri 1030-1400
Old Spitalfields Market Commercial Street, London E1 Tel: 020 7247 6590 U Liverpool Street	A covered market with a listed building that covers more than three acres. It sells all types of crafts, antiques and goods and on Sundays it has the only organic food market in London. Open: Mon-Fri 1100-1500, Sat 0900-1600, Sun 1100-1500
Petticoat Lane Middlesex Street, London E1 Tel: 020 7375 0441 U/T Liverpool Street	London’ world famous Sunday market with over a thousand stalls selling a good range of clothes, shoes and household goods. The Designer Fashion Market is held between Middlesex Street and Goulston Street on Sundays 0700-1400. Open: Sun 0900-1400
Portobello Road Portobello Road, London W11 Tel: 020 7727 7684 U Notting Hill/Ladbroke Grove	This well-known market actually includes five markets and features new and second-hand trendy fashion, exotic foods, bric-a-brac, records and books and lots of interesting junk to rummage through. The famous Portobello Road antiques market with over 2,000 traders takes place every Saturday offering paintings, coins, jewellery, medals, objets, silverware and other collectables. Open: Antiques Sat 0830-1730. General market Mon-Sat 0900-1700
Wembley Market Stadium Way, Wembley, Middlesex Tel: 01895 812233 U Wembley Park	Large market in the car park of Wembley Stadium, it offers a wide range of clothes and household goods. Open: Sun 0900-1500

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FOOD AND FLOWERS

Berwick Street Market Berwick Street, London W1 Tel: 020 7828 8070 U Oxford Circus	Small, but well-known market located in the heart of Central London in Soho. Known for selling quality fruit, vegetables, cheese and flowers. Also sells some clothes and household items. Open: Mon-Sat 0900-1800
Billingsgate Fish Market West India Docks, London E14 Tel: 020 7515 3639 T West India Quay	London’s legendary and premier fish market was established by the Romans, and has the largest variety of fish and shellfish in the country. Open: Tue-Sat 0500-0800
Chapel Market Islington, London N1 Tel: 020 7477 4577 U Angel	Locals for over 100 years have been buying here. With fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, poultry and some household goods. Open: Tue-Wed, Fri-Sat 0900-1700: Thu, Sun 0900-1230
Columbia Road Market Columbia Road, London E2 Tel: 020 7247 3952 U/T Old Street	There are 49 stalls selling potted plants, bedding plants, flowers and other horticultural delights at grower-direct prices. Open: Sun 0800-1300
Leadenhall Market Leadenhall, London EC3 el: 020 7332 1530 U Bank/Monument	Fruit, vegetables poultry, fish and meat at this attractive listed arcade. More shops than stalls. Open: Mon-Fri 0700-1600 (some shops 1900)
Old Spitalfields Market Commercial Street, London E1 Tel: 020 7247 6590 U Liverpool Street	This listed building covers more than three acres. There’s an organic produce market, sports facilities, a craft market and even cars. Open: Mon-Fri 1100-1500, Sat 0900-1600
Smithfields Meat Market Farringdon and Charterhouse Street, London EC1 Tel: 020 7375 0441 U Farringdon	London’s famous meat market is a temple to carnivorous habits with every conceivable part of every animal being jointed, carved and minced in these portals Open: Mon-Fri 0400-1000

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