I've lived in London all my life and regularly visit Portobello Market as i love browsing the shops and stalls. The road is lined with antique shops and unique clothing boutiques, and I love to while away the hours finding bargains. The market comes alive on Saturdays and can get very busy but i find that's what creates the brilliant... more

If you've read any of my other posts you already know that I am a huge history buff. This extends to antiques, so I was really excited to get to the market. Unfortunately, I was a little dissapointed. I've posted some photos and a short narrative on my travel blog at: http://adams-travel-blog.blogspot.com/2009/06/more-london.html It just seemd like more junk than antiques.... more

I have been reading about the Market for quite some time now, but have only recently visited it. I have read that the best time to go would be a Saturday morning, and so I did go then. It was such a pleasant surprise, because while I was walking to Portobello, what was notable was the houses lining the street,... more

This market is on a level all of its own where London markets are concerned for more than one reason. Firstly, its sheer scope. While some markets stretch a block or two down a street, this one goes on forever. There's a French Market at the north end of the proceedings and I swear that by the time I got... more

We arrived on Portabello Road @ 8:30 and it was already packed with people. If you like antiques and quirky little shops plan on spending 3+ hours minimum. My wife has a small attention span for this type of shopping, so that was our limit. If I had more time and another Saturday I'd visit again. Antiques that you don't... more

A pretty little corner of London..quirky shops and great market..a must if you love all things vintage and retro..not all of it is expensive, but even for the pricier items you can guarantee you wont see anyone else wearing it..go on a saturday. yes it will be busy..like anywhere in London on a saturday! (or most shopping areas of UK,... more

It was a nice way to spend my Saturday morning but beware it is very busy. Don't try and rush, just wander down the road and soak up the atmosphere. Looking at all the different types of antiques was great. I went down the road on the right and came back on the left - so I saw both sides... more

Well worth a visit, especially for those who love flea market type markets. more

Ive been going to portabello market for over 10 years and its becoming a problem to find authentic original vintage designer labels like Biba,Dior,1920s-1950s clothing. also theres alot of rubbish and the prices are desperately expensive. more