Local Food Markets
The Best Local Markets In The UK
We currently live in a supermarket oriented world where everything we want to buy is available in one simple shop. This has sadly seen the decline of independent sellers on the high street but there is one way you can still easily support independent sellers in your local area: markets!
Markets are a huge phenomenon in Europe with the Albert Cuyp market in the De Pijp region of Amsterdam being extremely popular. Local markets fluctuate in the UK but they are slowly making a comeback in most local areas. You’ll never know what you might find at a market that carries everything to individual specialised markets for certain industries.
From food and flowers to antiques and clothing, here are the best local markets in UK cities to get shopping at today.
Leicester Market
The biggest indoor market in Europe, Leicester Market has been described as the ‘heartbeat of the city’. You will find everything food related under this roof with fruit and veg stalls, butchers, fish markets and spices. There is a real atmosphere at Leicester Market and you will be challenged not find your whole shopping list in there!
Borough Market
London’s Borough Market is one of the most famous food markets in Europe. It is renowned for artisan produce from a selection of independent sellers displaying their own produce. From fresh bread and cheese to animals they’ve reared themselves and vegetables home grown, finding a delicious meal at Borough Market is easy. Despite being in the biggest city in Europe, Borough Market has a real local vibe attributed to the community aspect between vendors and shoppers.
Norwich Market
In Norwich you can find the largest open air market in the UK and is integral to the city’s history and culture. With over 200 stalls you’ll find a vast array of food sellers offering meat, fish, bread, chutneys and cheese. Alongside the food market Norwich Market has a traditional market aspect of clothes, toys and jewellery that make markets so special. It is possible to find something for all the family on a trip to Norwich Market – and get dinner on the table as well.
Columbia Road Flower Market
If you are looking for the perfect bunch of fresh flowers, head to Columbia Road Flower Market in east London. It happens every Sunday and the street is filled with independent florists and sellers offering a collection of plants and flowers. There is every single type of flower on sale here and it is awash with locals and tourists every week.
Stroud Farmers’ Market
For a traditional farmers’ market head to Stroud in Gloucestershire for Stroud Farmers’ Market. On sale is a huge offering of local produce including eggs, honey, fish, beer, meat and vegetables. If you get there early most stalls have tasters on offer so you can sample around and pick your favourite bits.