I found this market to be quite cute & quaint. I was able to find everything I normally shop for in…read morestores which was very gratifying. I'd rather shop directly from the farms. My favorites from the market was the fresh dairy, fish, pork, beef & veggie venders! If your looking for a nice centerpiece there is a lovely flower vender as well. Prices were very moderate. If you live near the Notting hill tube stop the market is around the corner behind the Waterstones shop. Don't forget to bring your shopping bag!

This is a really lovely little farmers market with lots of interesting produce like juice from…read moreChegworth farm, fresh flowers, amazing cheeses along with meat and poultry. The only killer for me are the opening hours - finishing at 1pm is a bit of a killer, I am barely awake by that time on a Saturday (slack I know). Also, if you do get there 12 to 1ish you are likely to find that all the meat has gone or something similar.

Such a cute market! Loved all the little vendors and shops. So many different things to see, eat…read moreand buy. Worth a stop if you are in London, also in a cool area!

We loved this market. We went on Saturday, which I believe it is open only on Friday and Saturday…read more Much less crowded than the Borough Market, which you can barely move through certain sections during peak hours (though great selection). I enjoyed a quiche. My daughters enjoyed strawberries topped with Nutella. We all shared a fish and chips meal from Poppie's which I highly recommend. Probably the best fish and chips we had while in London. There are olive bars and paella and all sorts of amazing foods to enjoy. Also pick up a Notting Hill bookstore linen tote while you are there.

It was foodie time at Borough Market on Tuesday (our last full day in London), and it was foodie…read moreheaven for me and my family. We enjoyed walking around and seeing a wide variety of food options! The whole market area was clean and organized when we got there at 9am. No lines yet. Long lines did start forming around 9:45am when the hot foods were ready but moved pretty quickly. We tried: * The Ginger Pig - Traditional Sausage Roll * Wild Mushroom Risotto - Spelt Risotto with Truffle Shavings * Turnips Greengrocer - Chocolate Covered Strawberries * The Black Pig - The Best One With Crackling * Turkish Deli - Turkish Delight & Turkish Coffee * Bread Ahead - Crème Brûlée Donut

Borough Market is a food lover's paradise with an incredible variety of vendors. You'll find…read moreeverything from cooked and fresh seafood, fresh fruit, juices and smoothies, artisan cheeses, sauces, and cuisines from all over the world, including Chinese, Thai, Italian, Indian, Korean, American, and so much more. With so many tempting options, it's honestly hard to decide what to eat. One thing I really appreciated was that many vendors offered samples, so you could try before you buy. During our visit, we sampled the famous chocolate covered strawberries, paella, and wild mushroom risotto. I also bought the Black Pig Honey Truffle Parm sandwich. The chocolate covered strawberries were exactly what you'd expect, fresh strawberries coated in chocolate. If you enjoy that classic combination, you'll probably love them, but they weren't anything particularly special to me. The paella had great flavor, but the rice was a little undercooked for my taste, so I wasn't a fan of the texture. The wild mushroom risotto was the standout. It was rich, creamy, packed with earthy mushroom flavor, and had an excellent texture. It was easily one of my favorite bites of the day. I also tried the Black Pig Honey Truffle Parm sandwich. The bread was fantastic, crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside, and the fennel apple slaw added a refreshing crunch. Unfortunately, the pulled pork was very dry. I think it would have been much better if the pork had been kept warm in its own juices instead of continuing to cook on the griddle. That would have kept it moist and tender. As it was... the pulled pork was dry as hell. :) One thing every vendor had in common was friendly and welcoming customer service. Despite how busy and crowded the market gets, the atmosphere is lively, energetic, and full of people enjoying great food. It's definitely a must-visit for anyone who loves trying a variety of foods in one place.

A very nice farmer's market, Sundays only. It's well worth a visit if getting to Queens Park…read morestations isn't too much of a hike. There were at least 40 vendors including: - 3 or 4 booths selling cheeses - 4 or so purveyors of meats - 2 or 3 seafood sellers - many selling veggies, cakes, pastries, ciders, eggs and other raw materials. And if you just want to show up and eat, there were 5-6 vendors selling sausage rolls, burgers, chicken, pulled pork/beef sandwiches, plus French stews. While there are much bigger/well known weekend markets in London, I think this is the best example of a local one that is mostly focused on farmers, fisherman, bakers and butchers - but that also has a lot of stalls where you can eat something really nice. Nobody is selling overpriced jars of stuff or catering to massive crowds. This is a market where you can discuss how the cheese is made with the person who made it.

Ah farmers markets. I used to live right next to one and it was just so nice to have fresh fruit…read moreand veggies and pre-made goodies and flowers and meat and seafood and pastries and bread and ice cream and coffee right on your doorstep. This one was just as good. I think california has different regulations or something because there were lots more meat and seafood stalls. There were at least two or three duplicates of each type of stall. I suggest doing a once around to compare prices and see what's all there that day. So excited to come back and figure out what to make that evening for Sunday roast with my market finds!

Marylebone Farmers' Market is an adorable Farmers Market that goes down Grotto Passage…read more I loved that we stopped into Ginger Pig while it was going on because it meant there was seating out front to have our sausage rolls, but we also picked up and extremely sour pink lemonade from one of the gelato vendors. It was fairly small, but could have used some extra water to cut the lemon, so we weren't mad it was on the tiny side. The passage itself had enough space to comfortably walk down and we loved checking out the different higher-end vendors and their wares. Overall I'd definitely recommend dropping by if you're in the area.

An adorable street market, we caught the tail end on our Sunday in London, after walking back from…read morethe Camden Market. Lee had the most amazing treat...Scallops freshly grilled placed in a Scallop Shell atop of mushy peas... We were in the neighborhood on our way to the London Old Operating Theater. High end Farmers Market along a few streets vs a square. Definably recommended if you have an hour and are nearby on a Sunday, and yes, we did sit in the adjacent Paddington Street Gardens, enjoying the scallops & mushy peas on a park bench.

Lets explain how a Chelsea Farmers Market looks like... No - you will not find fresh vegetables…read moreand stalls there. Instead the market is formed by different businesses arranged next to each other in a square. If you need to know which restaurant I recommend, I always opt for the Spanish place - where you can eat a proper steak, half a chicken with fries or a big spanish sausage. On a very hot Sunday afternoon we ordered sangria to cool down. There are two other places I visit. The organic food shop, which has a very deep selection, especially if you look for a special marmalade. In a white wooden hut you will find a book shop which has a wide selection of manly art, design, architecture and fashion. Here and then I find an interesting book - there is nothing as good as flicking through newly printed books. This place is ideal to just love and live on a Sunday afternoon. If there is one place I recommend to visit in summer in Chelsea it is this one. I suggest you go there with a group of friends and just chill out. Also, I discovered lots of Greek and Spanish people hang out around there -hot.

I didn't notice this place for ages even though I passed the entrance twice a day on the way to and…read morefrom work. It's something to do with the low, chalet-style buildings which house the shops, businesses and restaurants - they're just so un-flashy, un-Chelsea. So in the end I was brought here because someone recommended the alterations place to me I think it's called Leo's. It's run by an old Italian guy, the service is good and he is a big character. Expect to wait in a queue, listening to stories of his grandchildren. Upon exploration, the other shops in here are also great. I found a rare bound copy of The Book of Tea in the bookshop. I have been looking for one for years, randomly asking places. This is definitely the sign of a good bookshop. The organic / wholefoods shop is also good, as is the tobacconists and, although all I had was a takeaway sandwich from the restaurant, its was yummy. I like and miss Chelsea Farmer's Market, despite the severe lack of real farmers.

Small farmers market. It's only one block in length. Very few vendors but most are unique and…read moreoffer high quality products. Only worth a visit if you are in the area. Not worth visiting if you are in another area of London.

This is a very small Saturday morning market (9am-1pm) along Bute Street, 5 minutes form South Ken…read moretube station. Like most mini farmers markets, try to get there early as all the best food goes quickly to eager locals and their Channel shopping trollies. Even though there are only between 12 and 15 stalls, there's a nice choice of meat, fish and vegetables, all organic and all from local producers. I particularly like the green leaves stall for just-cut watercress, spinach and rocket. They taste so much better than organic packaged produce from the supermarket and have a much longer life span. There's a good fresh herb stall too and if you fancy growing your own pak choi, or chili plant you can find them here. I had my first turkey and cranberry sandwich of the year and it was so good, it left me wondering why we don't eat that ugly old bird all year round. It came from a local farm and the farmer and his daughter were serving together so it's great to know that I was contributing to a small business rather than a huge faceless corporation. The ready made food is expensive though, so don't be expecting to find any market bargains here. I remember when 'free-range', 'organic' and 'GM free' were the new foodie buzz words, now it's what I've come to expect and I think everyone should have the option of eating well so I think it's a real shame that markets like this also come with a very high price tag.

One stop shop! If you are looking for home décor items, underwear, fresh fruit/veggies, etc... this…read moreis the place. One mile of temporary tents and EZ UPS line the both side of the street. All walks of live are shopping, browsing, selling, or eating. Women in full burkas, English men and women, Indians, you name it it's all here. The great smells from the food vendors fill the air and also of the questionable seafood vendors where the fish look a bit past their prime. But it's all good. Come and just people watch, window shop, or actually buy something. it'll be an experience you wouldn't forget! Plus there is two small pubs in the middle of it all where you can take a good time out.

The market is open Monday to Saturday. I usually buy my fruit and veg from here. Most of the stalls…read moredo a bowl for £1 which is excellent value. On a Saturday you'll also find stalls selling clothes and linens and household essentials and tools. And if you're hungry, there are plenty of cafes dotted around the area or you can buy fast food from catering vans. If you get to the market early on a weekday morning, you can buy organic cakes and coffee too.

It's a really good not so big neighborhood market, open every Saturday from 10 am to 2pm - don't…read moretry and go there before 10am, even if all the food is out it can't be sold before 10am. Everything is bio / organic. The apple merchant at the very beginning is amazingly good - you just fill up a basket with all kind of apples. I loooved the chicken burgers and eggs and beef burgers as well. I've found some really good fresh spinach leaves and some amazing italian rock salad. Definitely have to try the Bath cheeses and the dumplings....and why not, the crabs for 6£ each. Overall it is not that cheap but it's still really cool, useful, healthy and good!

Great farmers market, open every Saturday from 10am until 2, on the new forecourt outside W…read moreHampstead Thameslink station, and only a few minutes from the Overground / Jubilee. Generally around 20 stalls - from pasta to burgers, veg to oysters. It's not all bio / organic as one reviewer has stated, but don't let that detract you - generally the quality of the produce is exceptional. Highlights include - the 'gyoza' man - when he turns up - well worth queuing for and sampling. - fish stall - gary's fresh fish - always ready to help with suggestions and ideas for cooking - the apple stall (generally closer to the station entrance) - awesome selection of fruit and worth trying a variety V difficult to park nearby as the local streets get filled up with traders' vans. Still, it's so close to public transport, why bother!

George Orwell's ghost stared irritably out the window of his former house (identified by a discreet…read moreblue plaque) at the flood of tourists below making their way to Portobello Road Market. "This display of conspicuous consumption is turning me into a Maoist," he muttered. "If I see one more person exchange good money for an overpriced old biscuit tin or a mass-produced Banksy reproduction paperweight, I'm going to have to head down to hell and chew the fat with Savonarola for a while." Becoming alarmed by his own mental state, he decided he needed to get out of the house fast, and flitted out the window and down the road. His mood lightened considerably as the stalls of overpriced junk and fancy antiques yielded to a genuine street market, with people flogging their interesting old clothes and furniture. And then he turned right onto and into a road where whole families sat in the street on couches, bantering with each other and the other highly informal vendors. A road filled with the heavenly scent of Moroccan tagines being cooked outdoors and served at little tables on the sidewalk and in the street, while in the distance, like something from Blade Runner crossed with Childe Roland to the Dark Tower Came, a huge and sinister-looking modern building with what looked like a built-in observation post at the top (but actually is not) brooded over the whole enterprise. A road where I got a huge old green pitcher that may be Edwardian or may be Staffordshire for a mere 5 pounds. I asked the 70-something guy who sold it to me how old it was, and he said "Can't be that old; it's younger than I am and I'm not 21 yet." I lost track of Orwell's ghost around then, which is just as well since my look of idiotic bliss would have annoyed him. Oh, and this place has everything--the pitcher was getting a bit awkward to carry, so for 2 pounds I picked up a sturdy orange Nike bag from a guy who was selling a pile of old gym bags on the sidewalk. Not till I removed the bag from the clean laundry back in Chicago did I notice the pair of old socks in it. These were socks that even after a brisk hot wash told a story so ripe that I decided to toss them even though they were a souvenir of a favorite place. Socks that should never have made it through airport security.

Golborne Road, for me was for years, just a cut through route on my way to Portobello Road. It is…read moreat the far north of the Chelsea & Kensington, and is probably the most non gentrified part of the borough. Tourist to Portobello Road market probably run out of steam before they can get to Golborne Road, especially if they have walked the distance from Notting Hill, to Portobello Road's south. In a way, this probably adds to the charm of the Golborne Road market. The markets itself has so many gems to offer, including antique shops and stalls. Some of these stores have their wares laid out on the pavement along the stretch of the market. There are also chic antique furniture shops, working alongside Moroccan rugs and bags sellers, independent boutiques and vintage clothes shops. There are plenty of delis and coffee shops including the established Lisboa Patisserie, the Golborne deli, and my new discovery 4 plus one coffee shop. The market has a very strong Moroccan and Portuguese influence. It is often dubbed 'Little Morocco' as it has become home to the largest Moroccan population in England. The Moroccan street food stalls set up along a short strip of the street draw both few tourits, but also the local Moroccans who have settled in the area. Here you can enjoy Tuna, Calamari or prawns freshly cooked in front of you in the street, as you sit at a make shift table. Served a plate of rice and chips, plus a soft drink, all for £7! You can also have a Moroccan stew, which I've been told is great. It's good fun to sit here with the locals, enjoying the skill of the chef as he cooks for his audience from his makeshift little tent. You can see the road and market changing, with trendier stores and gastropubs moving in. Stella McCartney moved into a chapel on Golborne Road next to a curry house in 2002. I hope the pace of the trendy gentrification, does not strip Golborne Road Market of its unique feel. I urge anyone visiting Portobello Road, to venture a little further north to Golborne Road. You will not be disappointed. The market is closed on a Sunday.