List of markets in London


This is a list of markets in London. Greater London is home to a wealth of covered, outdoor and street markets. Many specialise in a particular type of goods or sell different things on different days. Most open very early in the morning and close early or late afternoon.
Markets in London have their origins in the middle ages and ancient charter; set up to serve the population of the City of London. Over time, some emerged as wholesale markets serving specific market segments — such as the sale of vegetables, meat, or fish. With an expanding metropolis in the 18th and 19th centuries, street markets were set up to meet the needs of the new suburbs. With the introduction of trams on the streets of London, these were moved into neighbouring side streets, or new covered markets.
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The modern markets are regulated by the City and 32 London boroughs. Many have become 'general markets' proffering a range of goods.

Wholesale markets

These markets have ancient origins and connections with the City of London. Some have moved from their original locations within the city boundaries but most continue to be operated by the City of London Corporation. Their previous sites have :
These are other wholesale markets and those popular with tourists, mainly in Central London:
These markets tend to be less visited by tourists but are used regularly by local residents. Some are of a comparable size to the more renowned markets: