open daily, 10am - 5:30pm
While it’s open all week, the weekend is when Greenwich Market really comes alive! Here’s how to make the most of your down time in one of London’s favourite markets.
Ideally you’ll be staying nearby, there’s a host of great places to stay in and around Greenwich, but if not, you can get here easily via public transport whether it’s on the river, by train, DLR or even by foot under the Thames through the Greenwich Foot Tunnel.
Markets open early, and Greenwich is no exception. You’ll need plenty of pep to power through all there is to do and see. It goes without saying your first stop will be coffee and breakfast. Head to Greenwich Grind for some of the best coffee in south London. It opens at 9am and is just across the road from the Market.
With breakfast sorted, it’s time to hit the Market and dive into the diverse array of stalls and shops trading here each weekend.
Greenwich Market has something for everyone. Whether you’re heading here to browse the market stalls looking for inspiration for another day – you’ll be back! – or on a mission to update your wardrobe, buy some art for your home or office, buy a unique gift for a loved one or to surprise your kids with something from their wishlist – there is a wealth of traders and products that you will be hard pressed to find anywhere else.
Need a refuel? Greenwich Market delivers on the foodie front. The Cutty Sark Street Food Market has street food vendors from around the world, so no matter what you’re in the mood for you’ll find it here.
Be sure to check the latest in an exciting calendar of events for what’s on. You might be able to pair your visit with a special holiday event – from Easter egg hunts in spring, to sipping mulled wine while listening to Christmas carols in winter – but there’s often unexpected happenings like a showcase of vintage cars, cinematic themed pop-ups or a celebration of London’s Black history, culture and community.
After all that shopping and eating and entertainment, you can also check-in for a relaxing day spa treatment at the Greenwich Market Spa.
One of the best things about Greenwich Market has to be its location in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. This is such a unique neighbourhood of London with its wide open spaces to relax in, like the lawns of the Old Royal Naval College, the treed avenues of Greenwich Park, and the windswept waterfront along the Thames.
Greenwich is blessed with a surprising mix of the historic and contemporary. You really can step back in time in the UNESCO Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site, and then speed down the river to Greenwich Peninsula to land in the modern world of The O2, the Design District, restaurants, bars and a ride over the river on the IFS Cloud Cable Car.
A trip here is one to remember, whether you’re a first-timer to London, or a London local looking for some staycation inspiration – visiting Greenwich and making a weekend of it is highly recommended. Make Greenwich Market your next weekend destination.