Borough Market
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Borough Market is a working wholesale and retail food market in London’s Southwark, specialising in food sold to the public. It stands on Southwark Street and Borough High Street, just south of Southwark Cathedral.
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Opening hours
Today10:00 – 16:00Show all
Monday10:00 – 17:00
Tuesday10:00 – 17:00
Wednesday10:00 – 17:00
Thursday10:00 – 17:00
Friday10:00 – 17:00
Saturday09:00 – 17:00
Sunday10:00 – 16:00
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Why go
- About 130 regular stalls, plus a changing number of additional stalls.
- Green Market’s small specialist traders and Three Crown Square’s larger producers and merchants.
- Street food stalls in Borough Market Kitchen.
- The columned South Portico, brought from Covent Garden’s former Floral Hall and rebuilt here by 2004.
What to buy
Fruit and vegetablesCheeseMeatBread and pastriesRegional produce from traders across the UKTraditional European foodsStreet food
History
Borough Market is one of London’s oldest food markets, although its beginnings are disputed. Its riverside position helped make it a key London food market in the 19th century.
- 12th c.A market has stood on the site since at least the 12th century.
- 1276A market by London Bridge was recorded.
- 1756Residents established a new market at Rochester Yard after the earlier market was abolished. The land remains at the heart of the site.
- 1851Henry Rose designed the market buildings; surviving parts also include additions through the 1860s.
- 1932The Art Deco entrance on Southwark Street was added in 1932 and renovated in 2001.
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- 20th c.The market chiefly served greengrocers as a wholesale produce market.
- 1995A redesign renovated the market and expanded its wholesale role to include retail.
- 1998A Food Lovers’ Fair brought several long-term traders to the market.
Market days
- Monday–Friday
- 10:00–17:00
- Saturday
- 09:00–17:00
- Sunday
- 10:00–16:00
How to get there
- TrainLondon Bridge Mainline station provides train access to the market.
- TrainBorough station is on the Northern line; London Bridge station is on the Northern and Jubilee lines.
Accessibility
- Public spaces All on one ground-floor level.
- Surfaces Varied surfaces, including cobbles.
- Passageways Between 1.5 and 4 metres wide.
- Toilet Accessible toilets are available at four locations during market trading hours.
- Borough Market Store Just inside the main entrance; wheelchair accessible.
Sources: Borough Market - Wikipedia · London/South Bank - Wikivoyage (buy) · London’s premier food market | Borough Market · Visit Borough Market | Borough Market · Borough Market - Wikipedia · Borough Market - Wikipedia · checked 5 Oct 2026
Where
8 Southwark Street, London
- Website
- boroughmarket.org.uk/
- Phone
- +44 20 7407 1002
Questions and answers
What is the address of Borough Market?
8 Southwark Street, London, SE1 1TL.
Are guided tours available at Borough Market?
Visitors can join official licensed tours led by an expert guide.
Is the Borough Market Store wheelchair accessible?
Yes. It is just inside the main entrance.
Which stations are nearby Borough Market?
Borough station is on the Northern line. London Bridge is on the Northern and Jubilee lines and also has mainline train services.
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