Borough Market
Market · Southwark, London

Borough Market

Photo: Øyvind Holmstad · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Borough Market has operated in some form since the 12th century. It features stalls with British cheeses, meats, breads and international street food. Look for seasonal produce from independent farmers and makers.

On day 3 of London: Weekend Escape

Good to know

Tickets
Free entry.
Time needed
One to two hours.
Best time
Weekday mornings to avoid crowds.
Getting there
Five minute walk from London Bridge station.

Itineraries with Borough Market

Day 3 of London: Weekend Escape

The Tower and Bankside

How Borough Market fits into a day.
  1. 9:00Tower of LondonTower Hill
  2. 12:00Tower BridgeTower Hill
  3. 13:30Borough MarketSouthwark
  4. 15:30Tate ModernBankside
  5. 17:30Shakespeare's GlobeBankside
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Borough Market questions

What are the opening hours?

Hours vary by day. The full market operates Wednesday to Saturday.

What to eat at Borough Market?

Try cheeses, cured meats, fresh bread and hot dishes from independent stalls.

Is Borough Market crowded?

Yes on weekends. Visit early on weekdays for fewer people.

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