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.

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.

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.

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.

Opened around the corner from where we live in a schoolyard. Nice selection of farmers carrying…read moreveggies, seafood, meats, breads, fruits, cheeses, ice cream, ready to eat sandwiches, hot burgers, sausage rolls, tomato juices, and many locals browsing around in search for the nice bites and good looking produce. I think it is the second time it is open, and the crowd was decent, though not very packed leaving you plenty of space to walk around, look at products and make your selection. It is not like the busy places you see at Borough Market and such and god it feels good being able to move without punching somebody's lunch. We had the Indian platter and a sausage roll. Not to die for but definitely good and well portioned making you feel quite full after then. We also bought cheese, apples, and chicken. Note there is a stand with so much nice pieces of meat. Venison, lamb, chickey etc, so so nice. We ll come back to try that for sure. See you around when in the area.

Great market in Lyric Square open on Thursdays. Stalls with vegan & vegetarian options, ethiopian…read morefood, moroccan food, thai food and even filipino food. Also available, fresh bread, cheese and other local produce. More of a lunch time option than traditional farmers market but worth checking out.

The Hammersmith Farmers Market takes place every Thursday in Lyric Square. The highlight of this…read moremarket for me are the hot foods on offer for lunch and something I imagine that many workers in Hammersmith look forward to every Thursday. The stalls include a spit roast pig stall (pork and lamb are on offer here), ethiopian food, moroccan food, thai food and, interestingly, they even have filipino food. The longest lines always seem to be at the roast pig stall and the thai/filipino food stall. Because I'm normally caught up in getting my lunch I haven't paid much attention to fresh produce on offer but mainly I've noted things like cheeses, baked goods, some fruits and veges. Its not a big market but worth a visit if you're in the area around lunch time on a Thursday.

Fabrics on rolls, shoes in boxes, clothing on hangars, fresh fruits and vegetables, toys and…read moretrinkets as well as a fishmonger and at least two butchers (one halal, one I'm not sure), Shepherd's Bush Market has tons of the stuff you need. It's an eccentric mix of shops and stalls, but everyone is quite friendly and they're all very happy for your business. Easy to navigate, the market has two parallel aisles that run from one end to the other. But if you're too tired or you already bought a ton of stuff, you'd be excused if you only do one aisle. Conveniently located, the market runs next to the Hammersmith Underground line, between Goldhawk Road and Shepherd's Bush Market stations. You can't miss it.

The Shepherd's Bush Market came in very handy when I worked as a runner at the BBC years ago. This…read moremarket really has it all from cheap food and housewares to gorgeous fabrics. In fact, the fabrics here are brilliant. I was requested to look for silk polka dot fabric once and you know what, it was all here. The prices are dirt cheap and sometimes you can haggle a wee deal. I always find markets a little disorientating and this one especially but if you have time to wander, do give this a look because you can pick up great deals on food and other bits for the house - brilliant.

This market is one of the cutest I've seen anywhere in the world! I highly recommend going hungry…read moreon a Saturday and enjoying all the delightful offerings. Everyone's happy and the sense of community is palpable. People love food and drinks in London! There so much to discover, and the area is pristine. Bring your reusable bags and plenty of cash. Stock up with fresh produce and delectable unique treats for the pantry. I love supporting small business and local farmers. This place does it with style! Great way to spend the weekend.

God, I love this market! Lucky I discovered it during the period between the 2 big lockdowns…read more Babelle is natch my fave stall, but the Argentinian and Columbian food is also to die for. Look out for the franginpane too. The fresh veg man is superfriendly - in fact they're all winners! Very happy they are now re-open :)

I always thought that when I finally settled down to actually live somewhere that it would be in…read morewest London*. It's chilled out, leafy green with actual trees, and full of quaint little cafes and stores. Like Chegworth Farm. Well it's like I died and went to Organic Food Palooza! Step off bustling Notting Hill Gate right into this picturesque farmyard shop**. Wicker baskets of fruit and veg jostle for space alongside homemade preserves and muselis. It just bursts with jolly, healthy goodness! No big name brands here. Ever seen those speciality Chegworth Farm juices in ritzy health food shops? Well they have a whole wall of them here. And Chegworth's own apple crumble and brownies. It's so damn wholesome, you just FEEL like a better person for being in there. Till you check the prices and are rapidly brought back to the reality that you are not the yummy mummy of Darquinn and Chardonnay and to shop here would bankrupt you. But you might as well buy yourself a treat. The crumble perhaps. Drown it on double cream and eat it sitting on the floor of your kitchen, dreaming of the day you too will be swanning about SW1, pushing a three wheeled jogger and discussing your husband's imminent vasectomy with the mums and babies coffee club. Err, or not! * Why not settle here now? Cos it's so effin far away from everything that it costs almost 30 quid to get home in a cab. And Susie-Stay-At-Home I am not! ** Yeah if that farmer had made his money as an oil baron and said farmyard was on his own private island.

Oh, Yah! Farmers' Fare. In Kensington. I found this all too standard. But then I used to work…read morein Fresh & Wild back in the day, so maybe I would. That's another big money retailer (no! we're independent and proud! I hear the Chegworth farm advertisers shout back) which specialises in organic produce, and cherry tomatoes which are more expensive than Nike clothing. So that yummy Mums with expensive push chairs can perouse the aisles in a leisurely manner and know that their kid's eating only goodness. Hey, I can't knock the hustle. Organic food's where it's at. And there needs to be many more prominent retailers on our high streets. And this I suppose is the Kensington brand of that, so it's going to be a bit poncey and over-priced. Which puts me off, but they do sell some really nice vegetables, lovely fruit and lots of organic and earthy produce (I've had that apple juice before and it's amazing!). So if you just HAVE to feed your new born some pureed organic pumpkin with a poppy seed foam - THEN come along to the Chegworth Farm Shop on Kensington Church Road!

This is really a lively secluded site of Richmond. It's set in a courtyard between a back street &…read morethe river. It's nit a farmer's market in the sense that there are tons of fruit & veg stalls. To me it seems more like a delightful slow food market. I had a delicious Buckwheat gallette (a kind of crepe) with spinach, French brie & cranberry sauce while enjoying the sunshine. Everything was prepared from scratch, so I had to wait patiently. Other stalls were offering fresh coffee, Ethiopian, Indian, North African and middle eastern foods...plus a gluten-free cake stall. It was so peaceful with people just strolling about to the music of the fountain in the center of the courtyard. Very classy, very nice!

If you fancy a lazy riverside wander in beautiful Richmond on a late Saturday morning, just take a…read morefew steps up into pretty Heron Square and you'll find this bijou farmers market. There are often little tastings on hand to whet your appetite. The creative fruit juices from the Cotswolds are delicious; the fruit and veg are tasty but costly; the organic bakery goodies are alluring.