The first Borough Market began at the foot of London Bridge 1,000 years ago. It has been in its current location since 1756. The market is run by a charitable trust on behalf of the community. Their mission is to “ show that food can be made and sold in ways that are better for people, for the planet and for the sheer pleasure of eating.”
A few decades ago it was a wholesale market serving the greengrocers of south London. Now it open for everyone and draws visitors from far and wide. The market is open 6 days a week…closed on Monday.
This is the biggest and best city market I have ever seen. The choice of food is astounding. There are stands serving food from all over the world. The fresh produce is excellent and there is a wonderful sense of fun along with all kinds of delicious things to eat.
Come for a walk through the market.
What a joy it would be to shop at the Borough Market on a regular basis…lucky locals!
Borough Market
8 Southwark St, London.