Mercato Metropolitano

★★★★ You can’t say no to a night at Mercato Where? Elephant & Castle and Mayfair (42 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6DR / St Mark’s on North Audley Street) How much? ££ What? Food Hall (Street food, mocktails & drinks) Booking ahead? Yes (Mayfair branch), limitations at Elephant & Castle branch Vegetarian options? Yes VeganContinueContinue reading “Mercato Metropolitano”

Columbia Road Flower Market

Where? Columbia Rd, London E2 7RG When? Every Sunday 8am-2pm What? Flower and Plant market Colouring the cobbled streets of Columbia Road every Sunday is a sea of bright petals, stiff stems and leafy greens. From succulents to seasonal pickings, house plants to bouquets, this market is in no short supply of variety, vibrancy andContinueContinue reading “Columbia Road Flower Market”

Battersea Car-boot

Is it really the best car-boot sale in London? Where? Harris Academy Battersea, 401 Battersea Park Road, London SW11 5AP. When? Every Sunday 1:30pm-5pm How Much? £1 at 1:30pm (£5 if you wish to come earlier at 12pm) London is not shy of a good car-boot sale, with buyers and sellers lining up on bothContinueContinue reading “Battersea Car-boot”

Kew Market

Get in the Kew… Where? Station Parade, Richmond, TW9 3PZ When? Every first Sunday of the month Time? 10am – 2pm What? Farmers Market London is speckled with markets big and small, and every time I think I’ve seen them all, another one always rears it’s head! This little market might be on the smallerContinueContinue reading “Kew Market”

Peckham Car-Boot

Where? Bellenden Rd, London SE15 5DR When? Every Sunday 10:30am – 2pm How Much? £1 entry fee (visitors) / £5 (sellers) If you’re in search of genuine vintage items on a budget, then look no further – Peckham car boot sale is a gold mine, piled high with 00s high-street fashion, real leather, designer denimContinueContinue reading “Peckham Car-Boot”

Duke of York Square Food Market

Where? 80 Duke of York Square, London, SW3 4LYWhen? Every Saturday, 10am-4pmWhat? Farmers produce, street-food, bakery, patisserie, cheeses & meats Every Saturday, the cobbled pavements of the Duke of York Square are bought to life by an ensemble of local food produce sellers. From cakes to confectionary, street food to sweet food, gourmet to groceries,ContinueContinue reading “Duke of York Square Food Market”

The Borough Buzz

Exploring London’s Borough Market Established in 1756 Where? 8 Southwark St, London, SE1 1TLWhen? 10am-5pm (Monday-Thursday), 10am-6pm on Fridays, 8am-5pm on Saturdays and 10am-2pm on Sundays How Much? Free Home to British broadcasting legend and the culinary creator of blue soup, Bridget Jones – Borough Market may be less well known for its cinematic historyContinueContinue reading “The Borough Buzz”

Say Hello to Portobello

What to do in Notting Hill Exploring one of London’s most beloved locations Tuesday 9 November 2021 Where? Portobello Road, Notting Hill, London (Notting Hill Gate station) When? On all week – Best days to go are Friday and SaturdayHow Much? Free Crowding the verges of Portobello Road, antiques, hats and silverware don’t leave mushroomContinueContinue reading “Say Hello to Portobello”