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Market Square
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#27 of 185 things to do in Cambridge
Points of Interest & LandmarksFlea & Street Markets
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Cambridge is a market city, and stalls have been trading at the historic market square in the city centre since the middle ages. From Monday-Sunday, 10am-4pm, you will find stalls selling a wide range of goods including: Street Food, Books, Vinyl, CDs and DVDs Clothes, jewellery and bags Fruit and vegetables, fresh fish and health foods Second hand bikes Garden plants Mobile phones and accessories ...and much more! The market square also hosts a flourishing local food, arts and crafts market on Sundays (10am-4pm), selling organic produce from local farmers and work from some of the region's most talented artists, craftsmen, potters, sculptors and photographers.
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Kem S
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Rude and odd Vintage Coat Seller - Market square, Cambridge
Nov 2023 • Friends
I recently visited the vintage coat seller on Cambridge Market Street and had a rather unpleasant experience. I was browsing the stall with the intention of purchasing a vintage coat when, within minutes, the stall owner approached me in a rude and potentially unstable manner. She stood behind me and shouted, 'No, get away, I am allergic to your coat you are wearing, leave now.'
At first, I laughed nervously, thinking it might be a joke or a misunderstanding. However, it became clear from my friend's reaction, who was with me, that the stall owner was indeed addressing me. She then covered her face and directed me out of her stall area. The entire experience was odd and rather disturbing and this encounter left me quite taken aback. Cambridge Market square certainly has declined over the years.
Written 24 November 2023
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suzannahar
London, UK4 contributions
Hot sauce
Sep 2023 • Friends
Found an amazing hot sauce vendor who really knew his stuff, I am a hot sauce lover and found my match for spice and flavour! Would recommend
Written 24 September 2023
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Gideon R
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Kou’s Cypriot Cuisine
Aug 2023 • Family
Lou’s Cypriot Cuisine. Food ok but owner was incredibly rude. Plenty of good alternatives round here.
Written 7 August 2023
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Warby
Bicester, UK3,753 contributions
Attractive old square
Aug 2023 • Couples
Surrounded by all the activity of the city. Nearby shops, restaurants and bars as well as a short walk to the river. Market okay but pretty standard
Written 2 August 2023
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Ben White
Northampton, UK1,680 contributions
‘So many treats, sweet and savoury at affordable prices!’
Apr 2023 • Family
We visited when the weather was hot and sunny so we had the opportunity to spend our time looking around the market. The market itself is quite compact and not the biggest I’ve been too but it was an ample size.
I wasn’t overly impressed by the stools selling the usual Knick knacks e.g books, fridge magnets, wooden sculptures etc. But the food on the other hand was phenomenal. There’s a mix of hot street food as well and cold snacks, so definitely skip a sit down meal and eat from the market. I would highly suggest visiting the bakery- so many treats, sweet and savoury at affordable prices!
Overall, a cute market to visit if you’re a foodie like myself.
Written 31 May 2023
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The Travelling Piggy
London, UK4,222 contributions
Not for me!
Apr 2023 • Solo
I was walking around Cambridge and came to this area which on a sunny weekend was extremely busy. There was nothing special about anything being sold. But it’s a good spot to start exploring the area.
Written 2 May 2023
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Adam T
York, UK881 contributions
Good range of street food
Jul 2022
There was a huge range of stalls on offer. We settled on a brazilian stall and tried the feijoada and fajita wrap, plus a pineapple soda. The feijoada was tasty, but a huge portion and so filling from all the beans.
Written 14 April 2023
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cubamom
North Carolina131 contributions
Lunch!
Jul 2022
A favorite for eating outdoors with a decent selection of vendors and delicious foods! We wish there was more seating, though. There are a couple of picnic tables tucked within the cluster of vendors, but I think more seating along the perimeter of the market would be so much nicer. Still, worth a visit for some quick and delicious lunch.
Written 25 August 2022
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nadia a
Brighton, UK41 contributions
Okay
Aug 2022
Usual things sold, food choice seemed good if that is your thing. Would have enhanced the experience if there were more craft stalls for the visitor.
Written 11 August 2022
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Janis C
Hamilton, Ontario12 contributions
Open daily!
Aug 2022
Great market for food, inexpensive souvenirs that don’t say “Cambridge” on them (scarves, other apparel). We were there almost every day for fresh produce, and takeout food. The “Turkish pizzas” were particularly good. Go early; everything in Cambridge closes down fairly early in the afternoon or evening.
Written 9 August 2022
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