Camden Market
Portobello Market
Whether it’s for food, shopping, or just walking around, two indoor/outdoor markets that are an absolute must are Camden and Portobello markets. Camden market has over one thousand shops selling art, fashion, music, and food. Camden is a more structured market in the way that it has indoor and outdoor shops in a general area with many vintage shops and food vendors. There is a canal that runs through the market because in earlier times during the industrial revolution that was how textiles were brought into Camden. The market played a huge part of the regeneration of Camden and it is one of the biggest attractions in London. Historically and in present day a lot of bands and artists perform in Camden because it is a huge music scene. Camden market is definitely a must-see thing to do in London. Even looking at what the vendors are selling and the people walking around it helps to get a good glimpse into the street fashion of London and how differently each person dresses. Portobello is another massive market that is set up to be more like your conventional street market. This market is located in Notting Hill which is a popular and known area in London for having colorful houses. At Portobello you can find things from vintage clothing and antiques to little souvenirs to food. Mostly each vendor has a tent and a table, and it stretches all along Portobello Road. Both of these markets are extremely packed on the weekends because locals go to meet with friends, shop, and get inspired. I went to both of these markets at least twice because it is a lot of walking, eating, and rummaging through things. To see everything, you definitely want to spend a lot of time at both or go back multiple times to see different selections.