Thing to do
Sky Garden
A landscaped public garden and viewing gallery on the top floors of 20 Fenchurch Street, with free timed tickets to admire the skyline.
Borough Market
London's celebrated food market beside London Bridge station, with traders selling produce, cheese, bread, street food and specialist groceries.
At a glance
- Type
- Food market
- Area
- Southwark, London, United Kingdom
- Opening
- Open 6 days a week (closed Monday)
- Official site
- boroughmarket.org.uk
- Last checked
- October 23, 2026
Good to know
- Free entry
- Accessible toilets
- Street food
- Fresh produce
Why we recommend it
Borough Market sits under the railway arches beside London Bridge station and has become one of the capital's best-known places to shop for and eat good food. Traders sell fruit and vegetables, meat, fish, cheese, bread, preserves and international specialities, alongside plenty of hot food to eat on the spot.
Come hungry and graze rather than committing to one stall. Saturday afternoons are the busiest time, so a weekday morning or late afternoon is more relaxed. The market is closed on Mondays and hours change around bank holidays and Christmas. Most of the site is on one level, though cobbles and narrow passages can be tricky with a pushchair. Southwark Cathedral, the Globe and Tate Modern are all a short walk away.
Reviewed by Lifestylemetro · Details checked October 23, 2026
Borough Market FAQs
Is Borough Market open on Mondays?
No, it is closed on Mondays and opens Tuesday to Sunday.
When is it busiest?
Saturday afternoons draw the biggest crowds.