Markets

Smithfield Market

Working meat market since the 12th century — get there at 5am or never.

Why go

Working meat market since the 12th century — get there at 5am or never.

Plan your visit

Check the official site before travelling; hours and prices can change.

Keep exploring

More markets

London's defining food market — go early Saturday, eat your way around the perimeter.

Sunday-only flower market in the East End — 8 a.m. for choice, 2 p.m. for prices.

Borough's smaller, scruffier sibling — railway arches, weekend only.