Borough Market
London, United Kingdom
London’s oldest food market, under the railway arches by London Bridge.
Borough Market is a traditional food market in London (8 Southwark Street), opposite London Bridge station and close to The Shard. The London Museum says it has a good claim to being London's oldest surviving food market: trading in Southwark is recorded as far back as 1014, and the market has stood on its present site since 1756.
According to Culture Trip, more than 100 stalls sell baked goods, seafood, dairy, condiments, spices and ready-to-eat food, and the London Museum mentions international street food and artisanal cheese. On Saturdays the market opens earliest, at 8am according to Culture Trip. Many traders are happy to explain how their products are made. The historic pub The George Inn is close by. Opening days and hours change, so check in advance.
- Nearest town
- London, United Kingdom
- Category
- Food & drink
- GPS
- 51.5055, -0.0910
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- United Kingdom: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Drive on the left. Some bridges and tunnels charge tolls.
- London: Ultra Low Emission Zone. Vehicles that don’t meet the standard pay a daily charge. Register foreign vehicles in advance.
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Campsites nearby
- South London Scout CentreCampsite8 km from Borough MarketTentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Lea Valley Camping and Caravan ParkMotorhome stopover15 km from Borough MarketMotorhomesDrinking water
- Abbey Wood Caravan Club SiteMotorhome stopover15 km from Borough MarketTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityToilets
- Woollett Hall FarmCampsite18 km from Borough MarketTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
- The Naturist FoundationCampsite20 km from Borough MarketTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricity
- Walton-on-Thames Camping and Caravanning Club SiteMotorhome stopover24 km from Borough MarketCaravansMotorhomes
All campsites in United Kingdom · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Borough Market?
Borough Market is in London, United Kingdom, at GPS 51.5055, -0.0910. It is about 67 km from Ditchling Beacon.
Can you camp near Borough Market?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is South London Scout Centre, about 8 km away; within 25 km there are 30 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Borough Market?
Places worth a stop nearby: Leeds Castle (58 km), Devil’s Dyke (69 km), Bodiam Castle (71 km) and Seven Sisters Country Park (83 km).
When is the best time to visit Borough Market?
The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)