Markets in general Reviews

When I was a student I used to shop in my local market all of the time, one of the reasons was that it ran every single day of the week andit was the place that you could shop around and get the freshest and best fruit and veg in the town rather than going to the local supermarkets which have now taken over the high street and pushed the ...  Read the complete review

Yesterday I decided to go for a walk as the weather was so nice, and was pleasantly surprised to find not only countryside I never knew existed, but a massive area with a sign up saying it was a market and car boot sale. Unfortunately it closes at 3 and it was past that, but I went back today and was pretty excited!! The indoor market ...  Read the complete review

Now in theory I agree with helping markets and local traders but find that in practise it is a totally different thing. When I go to work, I get off the bus and then walk through the market place. Most traders at this time are still in the midst of setting up but you get to see most of what they offer, and believe me it is not ...  Read the complete review

The atmosphere is so different when shopping in the market environment isn't it? But pick a reasonable day otherwise you may get soaked (like I did!) when the rain-filled awning from the sock stall emptied itself all over me and my feet were sodden for the rest of the day.... I have found such bargains over the years such as unusual fabric ...  Read the complete review

Free Markets often work well, but occasionally they do not. In labour markets, housing markets, agriculture, commodities and in the area of exchange rates, government intervention is often required. Most markets which are in our everyday lives run freely and a natural equilibrium is achieved between supply and demand. However when ...  Read the complete review

/shallow breathing followed by light head... One mention of Borough Market??? (spacelamb gets the nod ;)) You's better get there quick mind you, before either railtrack pull it down or the american tourists make it difficult to move around... Look, I'll make it easy for you guys. Get up earlyish on a Satuday ...  Read the complete review

Have recently moved to London from Oz and I think there is nothing better than having spare time on a weekend and heading for the markets. But which one do you pick, when there are so many ?? Well here's a little summary of the different markets and what they sell ! Firstly Portobello Road Markets: these are situated in Notting Hill ...  Read the complete review

Like anyone I love a bargain what with two children Im on a tight budget. Leeds markets is great they sell all sorts off stuff ranging from food,toiletries,baby clothes,adult clothes and towels. Although I do not buy everything from the markets I do buy a lot of stuff this week alone I have bought three photo frames costing a pound each ...  Read the complete review

Don't you just love a market? London has amazing (and very different) markets and I can't think of a better way to spend a Sunday... This is my guide to the bigger and more famous markets in the capital: 1. Portobello Market (tube: Notting Hill Gate) This is a fantastic clothes and accessories market in Notting Hill. ...  Read the complete review

If you like cheap tat then this is the place for you - otherwise stay well away. I was very disapointed. It took me ages to get there (I bought the wrong type of zone card)and when I did eventually find the place it was run down and dirty. The shoes wern't too bad, but the clothes were old fashioned and of poor quality. ...  Read the complete review

First time I ever layed step on this place called Camden, was the beginning of this Year, I went with my Girlfriend and some mates, I hated it, I kept thinking that I was either going to get mugged or shot, I was expecting some overdressed hippy to try sell me drugs, so for all the above reasons we did not stay long. The 2nd time I ...  Read the complete review

Most of the time I spend in Camden Market is usually when I am hungover. It a perfect remedy because no one takes anything seriously. You can chill out by the Lock get a drink, smoke a sneaky reefer, you know. I'm into big trousers in a big way and if you need a large pair of trousers for camping or housing refugees, you can't get any ...  Read the complete review

I have previously visited Camden Market, but i was too young to realy appreciate it. I have visited it recently, and i must say i found it an intreguing and cultural experience. With products for sale ranging from outragous clothing to handmade crafted products it is realy an interesting day out, a good opertunity to find unique, individual and ...  Read the complete review

Camden Market is one of my favourite places in the whols world.Camden Lock Market is where I head for any Sunday afternoon that I'm in London. I say afternoon because one of my other favourite places is Brick Lane Market on a Sunday morning, but more about that at another time. Camden Lock Market is where I was able to purchase a CD of ...  Read the complete review

On a recent trip to London with my girlfriend, we decided to while away a couple of hours on a Sunday morning by visiting Camden Market. I'd been briefly once before and quite enjoyed, but we didn't expect to enjoy it quiet as much as we did. On leaving Camden Market tube station, you find yourself on a road lined with shop - ...  Read the complete review