Portobello Road Market
About Portobello Road Market
One of the world's most famous street markets, stretching along Portobello Road in Notting Hill with antiques, vintage fashion, fresh food and pastel-coloured houses.
History
Portobello Road began as a country lane leading to Portobello Farm. As Notting Hill was developed in the mid-19th century, street traders began selling food and goods along the road, and the market was formally licensed in the 1920s.
Antiques dealers arrived after the Second World War, and the Saturday antiques market became world-famous. The road's colourful houses and shops also gained wider fame through films such as Notting Hill.
What to Expect
Expect a long walk: the market runs for well over a kilometre. Saturdays are the main day, when the antiques dealers trade at the Notting Hill end, followed by food, fashion and vintage stalls further north. Arrive early for the antiques and calmer crowds, and stop for coffee in one of the many cafés.
Known For
Highlights
- Antique arcades
- Fruit & veg stalls
- Street food
- Vintage clothing
- Independent cafés
- Golborne Road nearby
Frequently Asked Questions
- What day is Portobello Road Market best?
- Saturday is the main market day, when the full antiques market trades alongside food, fashion and vintage stalls.
- Is Portobello Road Market open on Sundays?
- The main market does not trade on Sundays, although some shops are open. Monday to Friday has fewer stalls, mainly food.
- What is the nearest station to Portobello Road?
- Notting Hill Gate is closest to the antiques end, while Ladbroke Grove is closer to the northern end of the market.
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