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Old Spitalfields Market

16 Horner Square, Spitalfields, London, England
0207 247 8556
Ranked #8 of 417 shopping in London
4.5 of 5 stars 64 Reviews
Type: Flea/ Street Markets, Shopping centres
Activities: Shopping, Dining
Owner description: Old Spitalfields Market represents one of the country's last bastions of consumer diversity and individuality. Home to an old-fashioned community of...... more » Owner description: Old Spitalfields Market represents one of the country's last bastions of consumer diversity and individuality. Home to an old-fashioned community of over 30 independent and large traders and a plethora of chic bohemian businesses, it has secured its place at the forefront of interiors, design, food and the arts - a market that truly embraces the spirit of modern London, an entrepreneurial and cultural melting pot that is ever-changing and developing without ever forgetting its historic past. As Samuel Johnson so eloquently said of London: 'When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford." The same is very much true of Old Spitalfields Market. « less
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London, United Kingdom
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

4 times in past 2months I have had the pleasure of being invited to eat/shop here... it's fabulous a wonderful eclectic market with quirky second-hand memorabilia, retro & antique bits and bobs.. yes a few presents for friends have been picked up here and a fabulous collection of eateries to gorge and snack upon with the City lunchtime crowd.. WELL... More

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Kingston-upon-Hull, United Kingdom
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

We visited this market on a Thursday for the Antique Market and was not dissapointed, lots of stalls selling a multitude of Antiques and collactables. There are cafe,s and places to eat dotted all around the market and every cuisine under the sun on offer. We will go here again on our next trip to London. More

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Sydney, Australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Just a short walk from Liverpool Street Station is this melting pot of sights and sounds, people and goods. As we stayed close by, we visited a couple of times during our London stay and each visit revealed something unique and different. From food, to shoes to funky clothing to practical homewares, the goods are as unique and different as... More

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London
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48 reviews 48 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Ecellent market ESP on Friday and Sunday. Lots of designer stuff by local designers More

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Boston, Ma
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12 reviews 12 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

Fun place. It was neatly layed out for easy viewing of the goods and merchandise. Some items were priced higher than should be expected in that kind of venue, but there plenty of reasonably priced items as well. More

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See 11 more reviews by KRLBoston for London
Toronto, Canada
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101 reviews 101 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
52 helpful votes 52 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

We hit most of the big London markets and this was our favorite. The goods are mostly unique and of better quality - not the usual T-shirts and cell phone case junk. I bought a stunning, well made leather purse, three pretty spring scarves, earrings, and a very cool print by a street art artist. There was a large variety... More

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Surrey, UK
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159 reviews 159 reviews
Reviews in 87 cities Reviews in 87 cities
232 helpful votes 232 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

My wife and I spent Saturday morning browsing around here. A lot of guide books state that the market doesn't open on a Saturday and while not all the stalls were open there plenty to see. Lots of unusual things to look at which makes a nice change from the bland offerings on the high street. There are also many... More

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Birmingham, England
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

Bought some fab clothes, great range of stalls, good prices. More

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Parma, Italy
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63 reviews 63 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

A very nice place, very nice shops, etc. but... nothing to do with an "old" market. Everything is pretty new here. You can find nice t-shirts and also some music on vinyl (march 2012). PS: I hate this tripadvisor's 300-char-infliction on our reviews, I hate this tripadvisor's 300-char-infliction on our reviews More

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Leeds, UK
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

What a great place to spend a few hours browsing around some amazing stalls selling clothing and other bits and pieces that were so different and special. It was hard to keep control of the wallet! Add to this some fantastic food stalls (one selling some stunning middle eastern salads - sounds boring but they were phenomenal) and even a... More

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