Portobello Market in West London is one of the most famous street markets in the world. It is a popular destination for Londoners and tourists alike.
Portobello Market is situated on Portobello Road. The market stretches for around two miles.
Portobello Road goes straight through the heart of Notting Hill, a trendy area of London made famous by the film of the same name.
Portobello market has a number of distinct sections:
Antiques – from Chepstow Villas to Elgin Crescent
Fruit and Veg – from Elgin Crescent to Talbot Road
New Goods – Talbot Road to the Westway
Fashion Market – all along the Portobello Roaod but in particular near the Westway
Vintage Clothes – Westway to Goldbourne Road
On a crowded Saturday afternoon it takes quite a while to walk from end to end!
Location: Portobello Market, Portobello Rd, London W11?
Opening times:
General Market: Mon-Wed 9am-6pm, Thur 9am-1pm, Fri & Sat 9am-7pm.
Antiques Market: Sat 9am-7pm.
Clothes & Bric-a-Brac: Fri 9am-4pm, Sat 9am-5pm.
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