Privately operated markets
Borough market
Borough Market is the oldest fruit and vegetable wholesale market in central London. Since 1756 the market has been trading from its now 4.5 acre site.
Address
8 Southwark Street
London SE1 1TL
Opening times
- Monday 10am to 5pm (limited market)
- Tuesday 10am to 5pm (limited market)
- Wednesday 10am to 5pm
- Thursday 10am to 5pm
- Friday 10am to 6pm
- Saturday 8am to 5pm
- Sunday 8am to 5pm
How to get there
Bus 43, 141, 149, 521
Tube and train London Bridge
The market is located about a 5 minute walk from London Bridge station. From the station, walk down A3/London Bridge Street and then turn left on Borough High Street. Turn right on Southwark Street to find the market.
About the market
It's believed that back in AD 1014 the market sold fish, grain, cattle and vegetables. And because of its central location, merchants from all over Europe would travel from coastal ports to trade.
At the height of the Victorian era, most of the food imported to the capital arrived at wharves alongside London Bridge and Tooley Street. Thousands of tons of produce were wheeled a few yards from the train to the market.
Historically, the trade has focused on a wholesale fruit and vegetable market, but in recent years a weekly fine food retail market has been established. There are also a number of specialist food shops next to the market.
Borough Market has responded to London's passion for locally produced and organic food with its expansion into a weekend gourmet market. Its advisory food committee of stallholders and trustees ensures that standards are kept up.
Apply for a stall
If you wish to trade or have any questions, email info@boroughmarket.org.uk.
Page last updated: 18 October 2023
