London’s flea markets are as diverse as the city itself. Head north to Camden for rock ‘n’ roll vinyl and memorabilia. Go east to Brick Lane and Hackney for trendy second-hand fashion and vintage finds. Venture south to Greenwich for fine antiques and delicate crockery. Each borough has its own market character — and taken together, they make London one of the best cities in the world for flea market shopping.
Below is our pick of the nine best, with updated opening hours, practical details and what makes each one worth your time.
1. Camden Passage — Islington, North London
Tucked away from the bustle of Angel tube station, Camden Passage is a quiet pedestrian street home to around 200 vintage merchants and mini-markets — and it should not be confused with Camden Market, which is a very different experience a few miles north. This chic passage specialises in rare antiques, quirky trinkets and carefully curated collectibles.
In practice, it’s four separate markets in one. Annie’s Antique and Vintage Market focuses on stamps, coins and small collectibles. Camden Passage Market itself carries one-off kitsch finds. Charlton Place Market opens on Wednesdays and Saturdays for rarities. Pierrepont Arcade, at the far end of the passage, is covered and open throughout the week. As a result, there’s always something open here regardless of when you visit.
📍 Where: Camden Passage, Islington, London N1 8EA
🕐 When: Wednesday and Saturday 9:00am–6:00pm (boutiques and shops open all week)
📖 More info: Read our full review of Camden Passage
2. Brick Lane Market — Shoreditch, East London
Brick Lane is famous for many things — controversial street art, exceptional curry houses, overpriced coffee and edgy east-end energy. Among all of these, though, the Brick Lane Market holds its own as one of the most enjoyable Sunday mornings in London.
The market is not simply a street lined with stalls. Instead, it’s a labyrinth of five interconnected markets based within the 11-acre Old Truman Brewery at the northern end of Brick Lane: the Sunday UpMarket, the Vintage Market, the Backyard Market, the Tea Rooms and the Boiler House Food Hall. Together, they offer an almost overwhelming range of vintage clothing, second-hand crockery, silverware, homeware and bric-a-brac. Moreover, after a full morning of shopping, the Boiler House Food Hall serves some of the most diverse and delicious street food in the city — an ideal reward.
📍 Where: Brick Lane, Spitalfields, London E1 6RL
🕐 When: Sunday from early morning to approximately 3:00pm
📖 More info: Read our full review of Brick Lane Market
3. Portobello Road — Notting Hill, West London
Portobello Road Market is one of London’s most iconic shopping destinations — and one of the most quintessentially British. No visit to Notting Hill feels complete without it. Saturday is the busiest and best day to visit, when antique specialists open their stalls and fill the street with artefacts, memorabilia and treasures. Each vendor tends to be an expert in their particular field, which means informed conversation is as easy to find as a good deal.
Heading further down the road towards Ladbroke Grove tube station, the character changes from antiques to second-hand fashion and street food. That variety — from Victorian silver to vintage denim — is what makes Portobello Road worth a full morning rather than a quick browse.
📍 Where: 65 Portobello Rd, London W11 2QB
🕐 When: Monday–Wednesday 9:00am–6:00pm | Thursday 9:00am–1:00pm | Friday–Saturday 9:00am–7:00pm
📖 More info: Read our full review of Portobello Road
4. Old Spitalfields Market — East London
Originally a humble farmers’ market when it opened in the 17th century, Old Spitalfields Market has transformed into one of London’s most dynamic and versatile shopping destinations. Open seven days a week under a covered Victorian roof — which means it runs rain or shine — it hosts antique and vintage merchants, award-winning restaurants, specialist market days and a packed calendar of monthly events including craft beer festivals, vinyl record fairs and swing evenings.
Thursday is the dedicated antiques day; Friday brings fashion and vinyl; Saturday has themed markets and live events. Furthermore, it’s just a short walk from Liverpool Street Station, making it one of the most accessible markets on this list.
📍 Where: Horner Square, Spitalfields, London E1 6EW
🕐 When: Sunday–Friday 10:00am–5:00pm | Saturday 11:00am–5:00pm
📖 More info: Read our full review of Old Spitalfields Market
5. Chatsworth Road Market — Clapton, East London
Chatsworth Road Market has been taking over this Hackney high street every Sunday since the 1930s — back then it operated up to five days a week with over 200 stalls. Today it runs every Sunday with around 50 traders, but the quality of what’s on offer remains high. Landscape paintings, vintage tins, polka dot shirts, unusual kitchenware — the mix is eclectic and endlessly browsable.
What makes Chatsworth Road stand out is that almost all its permanent shops are independently run, which is remarkable for one of London’s longest high streets. Combined with the Sunday market, it makes the entire street an ideal destination for finding genuinely unusual goods away from the tourist trail.
📍 Where: Chatsworth Road, London E5 0LH
🕐 When: Every Sunday 11:00am–4:00pm
📖 More info: Read our full review of Chatsworth Road Market
6. Greenwich Market — South-East London
Established over 280 years ago, Greenwich Market holds a distinction that no other London market can claim: it is the only historic market set within a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It operates seven days a week with different themes on different days, and it’s entirely covered — making it one of the most weather-proof antique browsing experiences in the city.
Beyond its antiques and vintage wares, the market also hosts exceptional food stalls and is surrounded by a neighbourhood of independent art galleries and cafes. In other words, it works as a full day out rather than just a market visit — particularly useful given how much else there is to see in Greenwich itself.
📍 Where: 5b Greenwich Market, London SE10 9HZ
🕐 When: Monday–Sunday 10:00am–5:30pm
📖 More info: Read our full review of Greenwich Market
7. Bermondsey Antique Market — South London
The Bermondsey Antique Market is one of London’s oldest and most serious antique markets — and it opens on Fridays only, from 6am to 2pm at Bermondsey Square. It’s one minute’s walk from London Bridge station, which makes it remarkably easy to reach despite the early start. Around 96 traders set up here each week, selling everything from cutlery and furniture to china, jewellery, silverware and the genuinely unexpected.
The golden rule at Bermondsey is to arrive early. By mid-morning, the best pieces are already gone. The market famously operated for years under the old “law of market overt” — a medieval rule allowing goods sold before sunrise to be legally owned by the buyer regardless of origin — though that law was abolished in 1995. The reputation, however, remains: if you want first pick, you need to be there when the stalls open. That said, there’s no admission charge, parking is available, and dogs are welcome.
📍 Where: Bermondsey Square, London SE1 3UH (Long Lane/Tower Bridge Road junction)
🕐 When: Every Friday, 6:00am–2:00pm
📖 More info: Read our full review of Bermondsey Market
8. Antiques & Collectables at Jubilee Market Hall — Covent Garden
Jubilee Market Hall has been serving the Covent Garden community since 1904, making it one of London’s longest-running markets. Uniquely, it is also the only market in London wholly owned by its traders. Monday is the day dedicated exclusively to antiques and collectibles — and it’s one of the broadest specialist antique sessions available in central London.
Professional antique dealers showcase pieces from every period and style: Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Fine Art, Fine China, Fine Jewellery, Sterling Silver and Antiquarian books all appear regularly. Moreover, the surrounding buzz of Covent Garden makes the whole experience more enjoyable than a typical antique fair — cafes, street performers and the market’s own history (the building dates to 1634) all add to the atmosphere.
📍 Where: Jubilee Market Hall, 1 Tavistock Court, Covent Garden, London WC2E 8BD
🕐 When: Monday 5:00am–5:00pm (antiques & collectibles)
🌐 Website: Visit the official website
📖 More info: Read our full review on Fleamapket
9. Flea at Vinegar Yard — London Bridge
Inspired by European flea markets, Flea at Vinegar Yard is a curated weekend market just minutes on foot from London Bridge station and The Shard. Its carefully chosen mix of booths changes week after week — vintage and second-hand clothing feature prominently, but there’s also antique furniture, retro homeware, vinyl, books, jewellery, cameras, art and lighting on offer.
One of its greatest strengths is that it hasn’t been overwhelmed by crowds, despite its central location. The calm and relaxed atmosphere makes it easy to spend a couple of hours exploring each stall properly — a refreshing contrast to the more hectic weekend markets elsewhere in the city. Open both Saturday and Sunday, it’s a genuinely pleasant alternative to the bigger, louder options.
📍 Where: 72–82 St Thomas Street, Bermondsey, London SE1 3QR
🕐 When: Saturday 11:00am–6:00pm | Sunday 10:00am–5:00pm
🌐 Website: Visit the official website
📖 More info: Read our full review on Fleamapket
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You can now discover all of London’s best flea markets and antique fairs on an interactive map. In addition to the nine markets above, the map includes some of the UK’s most acclaimed antique fairs within an hour of London — including Sunbury Antiques Market, Ardingly International Antiques & Collectors Fair, Alexandra Palace Antiques & Collectors Fair and the Great Wetherby Racecourse Antiques Fair.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best flea market in London?
It depends on what you’re looking for. Portobello Road is the most iconic and best for antiques on a Saturday. Brick Lane offers the most energetic Sunday experience with the widest range of vintage goods. For specialist antiques, Bermondsey on a Friday morning and Jubilee Market Hall on Mondays are both exceptional. Camden Passage is the best option for a quieter, more curated browse any day of the week.
Which London flea markets are open on Sundays?
Several of the best flea markets in London run on Sundays. Brick Lane Market is the biggest Sunday draw. Chatsworth Road Market, Flea at Vinegar Yard and Old Spitalfields Market all open on Sundays too. Greenwich Market is open seven days a week, including Sundays.
When is Bermondsey Market open?
Bermondsey Antique Market opens every Friday from 6:00am to 2:00pm at Bermondsey Square, SE1 3UH — one minute’s walk from London Bridge station. It is not open on any other day of the week. Arriving early is essential: the best pieces typically sell within the first hour of trading.
Is Camden Passage the same as Camden Market?
No — these are two entirely different markets. Camden Passage is a quiet pedestrian street in Islington, specialising in antiques, vintage collectibles and rare finds. Camden Market is a large, loud tourist market in Camden Town, focused primarily on fashion, street food and music merchandise. They are several miles apart and offer completely different experiences.
Are London flea markets free to enter?
Most are free. Brick Lane, Portobello Road, Old Spitalfields, Camden Passage, Chatsworth Road, Greenwich Market, Bermondsey and Flea at Vinegar Yard all have free admission. Jubilee Market Hall also has no entry charge. However, some special events or antique fairs in and around London may charge a small admission fee — always worth checking the specific event’s website in advance.