CouncilMarkets in Tower Hamlets
With the exception of Columbia Road that is flowers only, all markets are general markets where the full range of commodities may be sold subject to limitations that may be in place from time to time. These restrictions are put in place to prevent too many traders working in the same commodity. Here are details of commodity categories and restrictions that may apply:
The Sunday Street Markets are:
Columbia
Road Flower Market
Columbia Road is the East End's famous plants and flower market. On Sundays - from 7am to 2pm - this tiny street is transformed into a blaze of colour when plants and flowers fill the area.
There are plenty of eating places including seafood, English breakfasts and Spanish tapas. Many interior design and home shops in and around Columbia Road are open on Sundays.
Open: Sundays 7am to 2pm
Nearest underground stations: Liverpool Street / Aldgate East
- Cobb Street
- Leyden Street
- Goulston Street (also Monday to Friday)
- Middlesex Street
- New Goulston Street
- Old Castle Street
- Strype Street
- Tonbee Street (also Monday to Friday)
- Wentworth Street (also Monday to Friday)
Petticoat Lane
The Petticoat Lane Group: Bell Lane
Pettticoat Lane occupies the streets and lanes around Middlesex Street, E1. It is renowned for clothing and leather goods and holds over 1,000 stalls on Sundays. You can pick up fashion clothes, CDs, books and artwork at unbeatable prices. There are many shops and cafes dotted around the market for a bite to eat or to relax with a cup of coffee.
Open: Monday to Friday 10am to 3pm and on Sundays from 9am to 3pm.
Nearest underground stations: Aldgate East/ Aldgate/ Liverpool Street.
- The Brick Lane Group: Bacon Street
- Brick Lane
- Cygnet Street
- Cheshire Street
- Sclater Street
Brick Lane Market
The Brick Lane Group: Bacon Street
Brick Lane Market offers an interesting mix of fruit and vegetables,
clothes and households goods. There is a large Bangladeshi community
in the area and the surrounding shops display beautiful Asian garments,
ornaments, artwork and jewellery. Local restaurants offer superb Bengali
and Indian cuisine.
Open: Sundays from 8am to 3pm
Nearest underground station: Aldgate East
The Weekday and Saturday Street Markets are:
- Bethnal Green Road
- Chrisp Street
- Roman Road (Tuesday, Thursdays and Saturdays only)
- Roman Road Square
- Stroudley Walk
- Watney Street
- Whitechapel Road
Roman Road Market
Roman Road Market sells fashion clothes and accessories at good prices. Saturday is the best day to go for the widest choice of stalls. There are also many lively places to eat and drink along Roman Road.
Open: on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am to 2pm and on Saturdays from 9am to 4pm.
Nearest underground station: Mile End.
Other Markets Nearby:
Housed in a covered Victorian fruit and vegetable market this is now London’s most popular market from everything from arts & crafts, clothes, furniture to organic foods.
Wednesday – food market, Thursday – fashion market, Every 3rd Wednesday of every month – book & records.
Bushfield Street
London E1 6AA
Spitalfields Space Management: 020 7247 8556
Fax: 020 7377 1783
Open: 9pm to 5pm, Monday to Friday & Sundays
Nearest underground stations: Liverpool Street, Aldgate East
Sunday (Up) Market at the Old Truman Brewery
Here you’ll find an exciting collection of traders all under one roof, offering a wide range of products for sale - new and vintage clothes and shoes, hand-made handbags, jewellery, art, contemporary lighting, home-wares, accessories, greeting cards, food and drink. There is a taste of the rest of the world with imports such as Guatemalan textiles, home-made Chilean food and freshly squeezed Brazilian juices.
Surrounded by such a collection of fresh, new styles and trends, with good food, great people and funky new sounds to listen to, Sunday (Up)Market is the perfect way to wile away lazy Sundays.
Location: just off Hanbury Street , the Old Truman Brewery
Open: Every Sunday, 10am – 5pm
Visit: www.sundayupmarket.co.uk
Tube: Aldgate East/Liverpool Street
Billingsgate Fish Market
Billingsgate offers buyers an opportunity to see the largest selection of fish in the United Kingdom. Daily arrivals from the coast and overseas ensure a constant fresh supply and with some 54 merchants trading close by in the Market Hall, competition is keen.
In addition to such a wide selection of fish and fish products, the market offers buyers a comprehensive service with tenants dealing in poultry, cooking oils, potatoes, trade sundries and specialist restaurant and catering supplies.
www.billingsgate-market.org.uk
Trafalgar Way
London E14 5ST
Open: Tuesday - Saturday 5am to 8:30am, Sunday (Shellfish Market Only)* 6am to 8am, Mondays Closed
Nearest Station: West India Quay
Market times
Not that the opening and closing times of individual markets are being reviewed. The Market Traders website will give up to date details when it goes on line after revision in January 2005.
More information
For further information on markets or street trading in the Borough, please contact the Market services using the above details. Unfortunately, we do not have email access at this office, but a member of our team is always available to answer your queries.
Links
Market traders may want to visit our Market services page
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