Spitalfields Market

Spitalfields is one of the East End's most vibrant market places and market has stood on the site since 1638 when King Charles issued a licence to sell flesh, fowl and roots. Nowadays you can still pick up all of the above but are more likely to indulge in a homemade pasty, vintage dress or vinyl.

Located close to Liverpool Street and the famous Brick Lane, Spitalfields Market and the surrounding stores are open throughout the week, but the market is most popular on a Sunday when the covered market becomes a hub of activity with 10,000 filtering through.

On Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturdays shops only are open to the public; the first and third Wednesdays of the month are dedicated to deli stalls, records and books; Thursdays are for antiques; on Fridays you will find fashion and arts, Saturdays stores only are open and Sundays cater to everyone whatever they may be looking for.

If you are skint and just looking for some atmosphere then you really can't go wrong with Spitalfields, you may have to push your way through the crowds but if you do get down there you will be treated to a vision of Victorian architecture, beautiful food, fantastic wares and an overwhelming combination of everything best that London has to offer.

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How to get there

The closest underground stations are at Liverpool Street and Aldgate East. If on the bus the 15, 25, 40, 42, 67, 78, 100, 115, 205 and 254 all serve Aldgate.