London city is a cosmopolitan and modern city. Here there are a wide range of things to do. One of the best options is to visit some of the markets that are set up in the city. It will allow you to know more about the culture and the Londoners.
Brick Lane Market
This is the ultimate market in London. If you are looking for second-hand shops, is a must!Every Sunday, lots of people spend the day walking on the streets and exposing their looks in order to be watched by others. You can pick up everything from retro furniture to vintage clothes and jewellery. Also, there are dozens of stalls where you can buy food from lot of different countries.
Camden Market
Camden Market actually refers to the several markets that cover the northern of the city.
You will find there arts and crafts, vintage clothes, and lots of curiosities.Also, Camden is the center of urban tribes, piercings and tattoos. The market is completely full at weekends, so to have the most of it you should go during the week.
Brixton Village
You can find in South London healthy food that local farmers bring specially for you to your table. Music and fashion play the most important part of the market, while arts and crafts are here too. So if you have no plans for your weekend, go to Brixton Village and relax listening a group of Cuban musicians. People dance and drink mojito!
Besides, you could visit lot of famous restaurants! For instance, KaoSarn serve home cooked Thai food.
Greenwich Market
The market is well known for its designer makers and small cottage industries. Here you will find items that cannot being found anywhere else. Enjoy the atmosphere and take in some classical music performed by students of Trinity College of Music.
Columbia Road Flower Market
If you love the sight of thousand varieties of exquisite flowers and exotic plants Columbia Road is your place. It's the perfect plan to wake up in a Sunday morning, and look around the most beautiful and cheap flowers in the city. You could avoid crowds going early in the morning, otherwise you could try luck going at the end of the day when the sellers reduce their prices.
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