Portobello Road Market

Had a good time at the markets in early Jan 2026 on a Saturday morning. We came early but the market is really only ready to go about 9-9:30am at the earliest. Lots of interesting stuff, the vintage markets section was the best, but the main road itself was insane with people even early in the morning. So if it's busy in January, it's even busier other times. But we generally evnjoyed our time. Worth a visit at least once.

Portobello Road Market is one of those places that truly captures the soul of London. From the moment you arrive, there’s an energy that feels authentic, lively, and full of character. The mix of antiques, vintage stalls, street food, independent traders, and local artists makes every visit feel different and exciting. What I really love about Portobello Road is the variety. You can browse beautiful antiques and collectibles, then turn a corner and find unique clothing, handmade jewellery, or old records. The food scene is just as impressive — plenty of options from different cultures, freshly cooked, and full of flavour. Whether you’re in the mood for something quick or want to take your time, there’s always something worth trying. The atmosphere is vibrant but still welcoming. You’ll see locals, tourists, families, and creatives all sharing the same space, which gives the market its special charm. The surrounding streets, colourful houses, and small cafés add even more character to the area and make it perfect for walking around and exploring. It can get busy, especially on weekends, but that’s part of the experience and shows how popular and loved this place is. If you enjoy culture, history, good food, and a true London vibe, Portobello Road Market is absolutely worth visiting. A classic spot that never gets boring and always leaves you wanting to come back again.

Portobello Road and its market is fun to experience. It is located in the charming residential neighborhood of Notting Hill. The road is interesting even if the market is not running. Interesting mix of touristy and local shops, eateries, and temporary booths/stalls. Highly recommended!

Great traditional English market. Here you can find antiques, vintage clothing,　souvenir , furniture, books, handbags, handmade, gifts shops, food and coffee shop. I recommend you come early in the morning. Very nice and colourful market and worth a visit🤩

Portobello Road and its market is a must place to visit if you travel to London. There are many shops which handmade things you can get and souvenirs to buy as gifts. The architecture is amazing, colorful small houses are aligned making the icon like a drawing.

Went to London for other plans, Portobello Road was tacked on much later as I realized the song from Bedknobs and Broomsticks was an actual street market. Despite being a later addition it ended up being my absolute favourite day of the whole trip. It was rainy and freezing and yet there were so many people, and just so much culture and I just loved it. Go on a Saturday.

Long street full of vendors and food stalls. It was very busy when we went on the weekend. There were many ethnic food stalls that smell and looked delicious. The stores and vendors selling goods were a bit pricey and expensive. I would only go for the food.

Great market to walk around if a bit too busy. All the cafes were chock-a-block, some with queues, which is a shame. I imagine on the other days when the market isn't there, there is plenty of space 🌌

We loved this market. We went on Saturday, which I believe it is open only on Friday and Saturday. Much less crowded than the Borough Market, which you can barely move through certain sections during peak hours (though great selection). I enjoyed a quiche. My daughters enjoyed strawberries topped with Nutella. We all shared a fish and chips meal from Poppie's which I highly recommend. Probably the best fish and chips we had while in London. There are olive bars and paella and all sorts of amazing foods to enjoy. Also pick up a Notting Hill bookstore linen tote while you are there.

Wonderful place to wander. The prices have gone far out of my reach, but we had fun window shopping and chatting with people. There is something for anyone to see and buy.

The market is an institution in London and fri - sun is a must visit especially on a nice summer day. Loads of antique and thrift shops as well as merchandise just set up on street table to browse. Towards the end of the market are food stalls selling everything from pizza to Malay and Chinese street food.

I could have Spent a whole day in this part of town. The streets are lined with vintage second hand stores and beautiful boutiques from items around the world. Lots of shops and food options. On the weekends, are busier and more vendors set up. The houses are fun colors. Be sure to give yourself time to spend walking all if this area!!

Warning: it is very very crowded during prime weekend hours. Do not go expecting to walk through it quickly. You will likely need to queue for most food stands and the crowds can be overwhelming. With that said, this and Borough Market are my two favourite things to do in London. Borough Market is a foodie's heaven, while Portobello Road has so many cool vintage vendors, oddities, jewellery, and more. The vintage shops are a bit on the pricey side for the most part but you can find some good values here and there. I loved seeing all of the old books, stamps, coins, etc being sold. One booth had old British coins dating back to the late 1800s. There are lots of art sellers too if you need prints for your flat. Really nice vibe. Extra special shout-out to the olive stand. I asked if I could purchase just the brine (I use it for martinis) and the woman gave me a large container for free! It was a small thing but I was touched. Overall a great way to spend an afternoon in a lovely neighbourhood.

Saturday has the most things open which was when we went. Expect lots of people. There are a lot of things you will see at multiple stalls. The shops are also open. The stalls are grouped so that all things of one category might be found in a specific area. The farmers market items seemed fresh. There were antiques, clothing, food items, collectibles, Notting Hill themed items and more. One stall had sugarcane juice with lemon or lime flavoring. There were a number of bakery items. There were a couple of crepe stalls. There were stalls and stores with old records, books, or art work. Something for anyone. The road is closed except for cross streets. It's on a hill with a slight slope. There is lots to see including people watching. I was glad to have seen it though didn't find anything I couldn't live without.

I don't know if I had too high expectations, but I found it underwhelming, in terms of the shopping experience. It was very small and not that much variety. However, there were some good vintage and antique pieces, but you need to be willing to dig through the stalls. Prices weren't super enticing, but I didn't get the vibe that you could bargain. The food stands, on the other hand, blew my mind. I wanted to buy something from every stand.

Always a joy to walk along Portobello Road Market in Notting Hill when I visit. Ample food choices, nice clothing/jewelry being sold, affordable.

"Portobello road! Portobello road! Street where the riches of ages are stowed! Anything and everything a chap can unload, is sold off the barrow in Portobello road. You'll find what you want in the Portobello road." If you know the song referenced above (from the Disney movie "Bedknobs and Broomsticks"), you've likely wanted to travel here to search for secret spellbooks hidden amongst the carts and booths. While the real Portobello Road is far less mysterious than its cinematic counterpart, this open-air street marked, and adjacent storefronts, is still somewhat of a Mecca for artists, antique-seekers, bookworms and even the casual souvenir-hunting tourist. And despite its somewhat deceptive namesake, the sprawl of the market extends far beyond its namesake into the side streets, in all directions. The actual street "market" operates only on Saturdays, and like most places in London, it gets thick with people in a pinch, so get their early, and be prepared to wade through a sea of souls to do your shopping. The amount of goods here will be utterly overwhelming, and you could easily spend half a day or more here, particularly if you're on the hunt for something unique, rare or exotic. In the end, I didn't find a book of spells, but I did find a vintage copy of one of my favorite books, "The Great Gatsby", which contains enough magic for me.

What an amazing place to find unique new and vintage clothes, artisan jewelry, home decor and crafts. Plus there is a hot chocolate shop to die for as well as many restaurants to stop for a bite and /or cocktail, if you are looking for an off the beaten path place to spend an afternoon shopping-this is your market!

While exploring Notting Hill, we decided to stop by the Portobello road market and check out a few of the stores. First off, it is way less crowded/crazy and less touristy than the Camden market, which I very much appreciated. Still, you have lots of stores selling anything from quirky postcards to vintage books to clothes/jewelry/vinyls to antiques and such. There are also a couple of cute book stores with a great selection.

It's a great big market with loads of stalls selling all sorts of things including some great food. It's well known and loads of locals and tourists flock here to check it and reminisce about the movie with Hugh Grant.

Lovely place to just wonder around and take everything in. Lots of unique items on offer and plenty to eat and drink. Not your typical market which is great

One of the many fun things to do in London as a tourist is to visit the various markets for souvenirs, browsing, and most importantly, food! We've been to three over the course of a week: Old Spitalfields (4 stars), Borough Market (5 stars), and Portobello Road (3 stars). Of these markets, Portobello resembles a large, outdoor flea market the most, with lots of shopping stands on both sides of Portobello Road. The market includes a Farmer's Market and Green Market. You can access the market from a short walk from Ladbroke Grove Tube Station. The Food Court is all outdoors, and is one of the best parts of the market. You can have cuisine from virtually every country and they give free samples! We enjoyed the Thai Street Food stand with a robust red curry chicken over noodles. They also have a small beer garden with limited seating. Note the market is crowded and the streets are pretty narrow, so not that easy to walk around nor find places to sit and rest. Another major downside is that the market does not have easy access to clean restrooms. I saw a few Porta-Potties near the food court, but you best bet is to head to the Pret a Manger near Ladbroke Grove, buy a coffee, and get the access code to their unisex restroom.

The Portobello Road Market was everything I wanted it to be. It's approximately 1/3 "antiques", 1/3 food stalls and 1/3 flea market tat. The stalls are actually pretty well segregated with the antiques but closer to the Notting Hill stop, the tat closer to the Ladbroke stop and the food in the center. The market obviously attracts a shitload of tourists (see: yours truly) so keep a hand on your wallet & don't expect giant bargains. Along the way there are tons of interesting little shops to check out - some focus on antiques, some offer quirky gifts like Pylones or you can check out the many small design & vintage places. Food stalls range wildly - you can get homemade donuts, tasty spring rolls, Ethiopian food and pretty much everything in between. Personally, I have MAJOR regrets about passing up the commemorative Charles & Di wedding mug at just £5. Next time, my precious.

A paradise for anyone who loves antiques and arts. Street food, street vendors, souvenirs, painting...lot's to do and see in Portobello Road. This is a fabulous place to visit in London. For some reason it gave me a 70s vibe. I just loved it! Stop by the colorful houses in Notting hills for a picture and to take in all the beautiful colors. The stores are pretty small. I was shocked how crowded and small was a store that sells tea cups. I was so scared of breaking something. Can't wait to go back to this unique market.

Crowded! Why do they let the cars stay parked on the street during the market? it makes no sense. The stalls are great. Lots to see, but get rid of the cars!

Whether a bargain hunter or just a bargain browser, this is the place for you! Tons of small stores and stalls to peruse: antiques, collectibles, clothing, souvenirs, fruits and veggies, odds-and-ends - you're sure to come across something you'll find irresistable! For my wife, it was the cheap and stunningly delicious fruits (strawberries, peaches, apricots); for one of my daughters, a peignoir; my other daughters, souvenirs for themselves and friends; as for myself, it was just fun to people-watch and take in the scenery. We went early in the week, so didn't experience the market in full swing with the street lined with stalls and packed with shoppers, but it was still quite enjoyable. Although not every single store was open, the crowds were less which made it easier to navigate around and take your time. Bring cash for the small stuff - though many of the vendors take credit cards too.

AN ABSOLUTE MUST! THE END. Oh and my most sincere apologies to the my bank account for the hit you took, but I just couldn't leave without a couple once in a lifetime vintage treasures that I'll cherish forever! Oh and yea, the food is ridic as well - wander WAY down there to street eats (about 9-12 not to be missed selections) you will NOT be disappointed.

Such a cute market with loads of choices of authentic cuisine from all over the world. There were also vendors who sell clothes and cute accessories to buy. I got freshly made french fries with British aged cheddar cheese and a creamy pepper sauce. The desserts also looked good.

Great street fair with antique, food and of course the Notting Hill book store from the movie. We decided to join the London locals and shop for some rare hard to find antiques. The Portobello Road Market is filled with fascinating stuff from silverwares to rare memorabilia's and vintage goodies. I sure had a great time comparing the similarities and differences between the American antique markets vs. the Brit's. Let's just say, BUYERS BEWARE :) And I will leave the rest for you to decide. I got really lucky coming here because this particular day was sunny and breezy which is very rare for March in London. The fresh cut flowers and fresh fruits were the most attractive. The crowd was pleasant and there were a good mix of locals and tourists coming to this weekly event. It got really crowed by the time we left (around 10:45am). So go there early. And bargain hard. haha. I'd definitely visit here when I visit London. Highly recommend it if you are into vintage antiques and farmers market.

Loved.....loved Portobello Market! Had a great time shopping, eating, browsing through the stores!

Must go here!! If you love history, culture, being outdoors, seeing, touching and tasting things and don't mind crazy large crowds (Saturdays) this is the best place to take it all in. My favorites; Blue Door from the Julia Roberts movie Notting Hill, finding an antique pair of sterling silver earrings, eating tradition street food prepared to taste in big drums. There's something for everyone here. Enjoy!

For me, a case of too high expectations when everyone said we needed to visit this market. I did know it was mostly antiques - hoped I might score something very cool but nothing caught my eye ... expect maybe the silver clawfoot tub soap dishes. Saw lots of antique silverware sets, jewelry, clothes, souvenir shops. For food -- crepes, falafel, churros w/ chocolate, potato-on-stick and fruits/veggies. Maybe there were more fun things to see but we did get there late and saw only one side of the street. Shops close 6pm on Sat night. Our favorite shop was Pylones, a little French gift shop w/ all kind of cute clever gift ideas. We bought several items there. https://www.pylones.com/en/ Nearest tube station is Notting Hill Gate. Nice walk thru the gorgeous Notting Hill neighborhood to get to Portobello market. Closed Sundays.

This was on my London bucket list and it was just as I imagined. There was everything. The stores were quaint and meticulously kept and the food stalls were overflowing. I wanted to take everything back to America with me- one store owner did offer to ship to us so that was nice. Loved my Blue Door bag, everyone asks me where it came from. Don't miss this when you go to London.

Portobello Market is literally my favorite thing to do when I get to London. I also recommend that you try to book a hotel or an air Bnb in this area because its absolutely fabulous and you will not be disappointed. I took my best friend here the day after her birthday and she loved it! Just be prepared to drop hella money because some items are expensive. In addition, the shops sell vintage clothing/items from all around the world that you definitely couldn't find anywhere else. Honestly, I prefer to shop here than going to Oxford street or Camden Market because of the quality of the clothing/material. In other words..Just GO! See and explore for yourself. You will not be disappointed. 5 STARS! (See pics below)

overrated! not sure why this was on every single guide of a first time visit to london, but totally skip-able! my idea of vintage does not line up with the shops here so i was pretty disappointed :/ extremely crowded for what it is. overall, would not recommend.

Got to love a good market. And portobello rd is one of the best. Antiques, design, food, clothes and much more. Awesome people watching and a fantastic vibe with music and art everywhere. Not sure how many bargains are to be had but there is not shortage of things to tempt u.

Extremely crowded on a Saturday. Get to the middle section and there's some great finds/vendors!

Great place to people watch, search for that special find, and spend an afternoon. A huge variety of shops - from maps to clocks, from real antiques to fake antiques, clothing, silver, and on and on. Lots of food stalls that are well laid out and little places to get a bite.

An extremely long/big market that you should definitely visit! Don't be fooled by the seemingly boring entrances! Once you get pass a street or two you will realise this market has lots to offer and almost look like it never ends! I found the best Viet food I've had in London here!!

Portobello Road Market is one of the loveliest street markets that I have ever been to. It literally has everything that you need for a lazy Saturday, weekend after weekend. There are antiques from china to artwork for any and all shopping needs, including memorabilia to bring back with you if you are visiting. There are street performers to offer sweet music to your ears. There are dozens of food vendors, ranging from paella to sandwiches. My seafood paella (7.5 pounds) had heaps of calamari, shrimp, and mussels. The rice was cooked to perfection and rendered so flavorful and comforting. To top it all off, the market goes on for blocks. I really feel like "the more, the merrier" applies to vendors at a street market because you can never run out of things to taste, see, and admire.

You need to come here during weekends when it all happens. It's the typical market on the neighborhood with antiques, artisans, painters. Tienen que venir durante los fines de semana donde todo sucede. Es el mercado típico del barrio con antigüedades, artesanos y pintores.

This is for German food tent: The ladies chefs may throw some attitude your way, but it's more like the motherly love type attitude. Plus, they are being sarcastic. Get the Schnitzel: battered, fried, and put in a bread. Lather it with sauerkraut to balance the heaviness of the meat. I enjoyed, you probably will to if you can find these awesome ladies!

I absolutely loved being on Portobello Road. It's sorta ironic since each time I think of portobello, I cringe because I hate mushrooms! Anyways, on this street, I saw a ton of little stands selling jewelry, tourist souvenirs, hats, toys, etc. Even though I didn't find anything remotely useful here, I do thoroughly enjoy browsing through random nick-nacks and antiques. I also enjoys perusing through the vintage stores along the street. My favorite part of the street were the houses. OMG. I found my future house. Sure, it might cost about £300,000, but I'm sure I can one day afford to live on this beautiful street (I can probably save up enough by the age of 70). The houses are cute and colorful, reminding me of an assortment of skittles. Pepto bismol pink houses, mint green houses, cream houses. My future house is the cream colored house with the hot pink door. LOVE. Portobello Road, this is not the end. I will be back, and you will be mine!

I love the eclectic charm of Notting Hill! The colors of the doors and each house uniquely it's own! It is so fun to stroll through the stalls at Portobello Market! Antiques, food stalls and fresh produce! I grabbed a fresh doughnut and browsed through some antiques! I have two regrets from our day at the market: 1. We spent way too long looking in the stores leading up to the market and had to rush through the stalls! 2. I didn't buy the Moroccan Leather Pouf that I loved...life regrets I usually try to spend a day in Notting Hill every time I'm in London!

A nice day out even though it was raining. A lot of interesting stalls and shops on this almost 2 mile long run. It is in a nice neighborhood, Notting Hill, which bleeds into a not so nice area (not bad, just not as nice). No heavy handed push to buy stuff, the range of goods runs the gamut. It is a nice stroll with several eateries along the way. Antiques shops line the beginning running more into clothing, trinkets, etc. Some junk shops too selling touristy stuff. Best time to go is Saturday when all the shops are open. We also took a side stop to infamous 27 St. Lukes Mews of Love Actually. A nice early day out with enough time left over to make other stops to visit.

On a beautiful Saturday morning the market was busy when I visited. The crowds made it difficult to shuffle forward or at times stop and admire the merchant goods. However, once you catch the flow of the crowd, it becomes slightly easier to navigate. There is a huge variety of product at the market, from antiques, to artwork, to gorgeous flowers, fresh produce, and mouthwatering prepared multicultural dishes. This makes the market an experience anyone can appreciate. The walk to the market through gorgeous Notting Hill is a pleasant experience on its own. Hint: bring cash

There are markets and there are MARKETS. Portobello comes into the second category. Trust me, wear some decent, comfortable shows. There is so much to see and you will be walking around for a couple of hours. This market covers almost everything. Clothing, jewelry, silverware, cameras etc etc. On top of this a mixture, from all over the world, of delicious street food. Nice selection of bars and pubs if you need a stop off.

This was a pretty fun experience when in London. The walk over was already interesting with all of the pastel apartments. Once you get the the market things get interesting. Whether you're in the market for antique lighters, fur coats or old books, there's something for everyone. I was able to get my mom an actual vintage pearl necklace and grabbed a few books for myself.

Knowing Saturday is *THE DAY* to come to Portobello Market, I made sure I dumped off luggage & immediately headed out for a rainy Saturday visit Walking through a smorgasbord of stands from: Vintage Clothing - PUJ ( people's used junk ) Antiques - PEUJ ( people's expensive used junk ) Jewelry - mass produced, turn your skin green variety Food - breads & cheeses, crepes, sandwiches, hot dogs / brats / sausages, pastries & cakes (to name a few) This is all in addition to the permanent stores that spill out into the street, tempting you to come in & browse I found a cute 1-of-a-kind purse in one if these stores, as well as a scarf & sweater in another store. The stands? Nothing tempted me I actually prefer Spitalfields for their easier-to-maneuver atmosphere & their originals & onsite designers' wares - but then again, I've never been a flea market type of girl.... Inclement weather or not, the place was PACKED & I'm just not into getting pushed & bumped & walked over - so overall assessment is that Notting Hill is a cool neighborhood & I'm a fan of the Portobello Market concept. This might be considered a rite of passage for all London visitors, it's just not the place for me

Living just off Portobello Rd I thought to write a few tips. However, given the abundance of reviews offering worthwhile and detailed description of the market I am just going to highlight my all time favourites: My mushroom man: This amazing and knowledgeable dude took over the family business of selling mushrooms (his father used to sell mushrooms, his grandfather sold mushrooms.. You know what I'm saying?) For me, he is a mushroom encyclopaedia being very modest about it too always underlining that he is still a novice in the wonderful world of mushrooms. Get amazing quality and good value. The falafel stand (the one closest to coffee plant): this is one of the best falafels I've ever had - especially with grilled aubergine. So delicious, so mouthwatering, so addictive. Yum! I'll make sure to write more to the list, but right now I'm heading out for some falafel!

The antique market on Saturday is totally worth checking out. There are many reasonably priced knick knacks to grab including vintage tea cups and tea sets starting at 11 GBP each. If you're a handbag hunter & don't mind selling out the big bucks, you can score designer goods upto 80% off - I spotted a Mullberry handbag for 289 GBP (fairly good quality). Not to forget the extensive collection of interesting vintage book sellers - saw many fascinating editions, including a 100 year old copy with incredible illustrations of Kahlil Gibran's 'The Prophet' for 90 GBP. While you're in the area also check out The Portobello Print & Map Shop for antique world maps, Hummingbird Bakery for some delicious cupcakes and the famous Notting Hill Bookshop (from the movie) if you're into film nostalgia. The cheapest souvenir you can snag is The Notting Hill Shopping Tote Bag for 4 GBP - many of the roadside sellers, as well as almost all the shops sell this one and it comes in a number of quirky prints. I got one and have been using it almost every day! A Saturday afternoon well spent.

Living about a 10 minute walk from Portobello Road, I honestly would never be able to express my love in a Yelp review. Portobello Road is famous. People know the song in Bedknobs and Broomsticks. People know of the antique markets. And yes, Hugh Grant in the movie, Notting Hill, helped with the recognition of the name. Saturday is the big day of the market as the other reviews mentioned. If you are alone either running errands or searching for something, put the headphones on. If you are with friends, enjoy looking at anything you could possibly find. In general, be patient. It's crowded. It's a market. My recommendation is to start at the top and work your way down. Stop for cupcakes at Gail's or Hummingbird Bakery. Yes, cliches aside...they are good. Browse the arcades for the antiques that may or may not be antiques. Ladies, the cheap jewelry copies the latest trends; you can't beat that! Take time to visit some of the stores as well. I highly recommend trying every single food being prepared. Even if you can't eat for days, it is so good. It's the experience after all! As a side note, there are several key filming locations for Notting Hill and Love Actually on the street and off the side streets, Google ahead of time for those! If you go earlier in the week, you will still find treasures. Yet, go Saturday for the real experience!

Yes, it's overrated. Yes, there're Tons of tourists Yes, it's hard to manevour around But there's a reason why everyone is there...there's lots to see, lots to experience and lots to buy. Just go in with a good attitude, pick a sunny, dry day and don't try to bulldoze your way around. Venture off the side streets, check out the stores (Books for Cooks is a good one) My fave pick there...was the canvas Notting Hill Shopping Bag which i bought for 4 pounds. Ha

The best place to purchase vintage and antique items! I love Portobello Road Market! I try to come here when I'm in London on the weekends. Lots of food stalls and occasional music entertainment. There are so much to see here from English porcelain to Bansky Art. The market goes on for blocks!

A fun market area with a big flea and antiques sale affair on weekends. LOTS of people, fabulous people watching. Lots of cool stuff from utter junk, to vinyl records, bicycles, cool antiques, trashy clothing, super high end clothing (Hello, Ben Sherman!) and tchotchkes of one type or another. I bought a fabulous purple fur hat here that make compliments rain down on me. For £10 I can look like some crazy Russian heiress, when I'm really a pretty sane peasant. Hence the cheap, but cool looking hat. And Union Jack thongs. Silly, but always appealing. Who doesn't want to take one of those home, oh hell - have three!

The flat we stayed in overlooked Portobello so imagine the surprise and delight when we groggily popped our heads outside the window in a state of jet lag when we heard the commotion going on outside. There we saw vendor after vendor as far as the eye can see of goods laid out for the day's sale. It seems you can find pretty much everything and anything. Some of the things I saw: Farmer's Market, delicious street food, novelty items, records, vintage finds, tea sets, antiques, items commemorating The Royal Family and Harry Styles from One Direction, CDs, Notting Hill film (which I've watched far too many times than I'd like to admit) t-shirts with Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant's face on the front and anything with the Union Jack on it. (By the way what happens to this flag if the Scots get their independence?) By the way this is a vintage clothing shoppers wet dream. I'm not a huge vintage shopper however I would snatch something up if it was a truly great piece. The vintage clothing selection were far superior than ones found here in the States. Not everything was "vintage" however some were new, some just gently worn and many were styles current (stylish) girls would wear. As expected you see many attractive, fashionable girls/guys browsing here. Bring cash. It's so much easier shopping with these vendors than with credit or debit card. Also if you like to haggle you'd have a higher chance of succeeding with cash than with a card. This one is an absolute MUST when visiting London. The fact that part of the backdrop consists of pretty, pastel colored houses doesn't hurt either.

I really enjoy visiting this market. The lovely, quaint and colorful setting of Notting Hill offsets the crowds of people who gather around the road of shops and stands selling everything from antique items like jewelry and monocles to old children's book prints (love!) to figurines to vintage clothes and more. It's large and popular, but can also feel small and intimate - it's actually not overwhelming to walk through (unlike Camden Market), despite all the people. It's a place you'll enjoy more if you take your time, and a good way to get a feel of the neighborhood. This is definitely something to do in London on Saturday mornings, easy to wander around the area and see what catches your eye!