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Portobello Road Market is one of the most famous markets in the world and is internationally recognised for its second-hand and antique sections. Statistically it features in the top ten rankings as the most visited tourist site in London. It is regularly the focus of press and media attention and mostly remembered from the Disney film "Bed knobs and Broomsticks" and more recently the film "Notting Hill". Its history and culture span approximately 300 years of existence.
Now open Fridays and Saturdays.
The market is open from
These times vary depending on weather conditions and the season. During the week the market is used mainly by the local community and has a mix of fruit and vegetable produce, new goods and hot food stalls. Friday the second hand market is open and on Saturday the famous antiques market is held towards the Southern end of Portobello Road, near Notting Hill Gate. In addition to the antique stalls there are a whole host of arcades, galleries, shops and cafes open to cater for the flocks of tourists and visitors. A recent addition to the Saturday market is the Arts & Crafts section which is located just off Portobello Road on the Tavistock Piazza. This was created to encourage a range of unique trades and handicrafts.
For further information regarding antiques in Portobello Road contact the Portobello Road Antique Dealers Association.
The nearest underground station is Notting Hill Gate which is on the Central, Circle and District lines. Ladbroke Grove which is on the Hammersmith and City Line is also fairly near to Portobello Road. Buses 7, 12, 23, 27, 28, 31, 52, 70 & 328 all stop close to Portobello Road.
Visitors are advised to come by public transport as parking spaces are scarce especially on Saturdays. Coach operators should set down and pick up at Notting Hill Gate and drivers should not attempt to travel into Portobello Road. The Market is closed on UK Bank Holidays, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
There is lots of information on local history at the North Kensington Library in Ladbroke Grove. For a brief history go to Portobello Road Market history.
For further information about Portobello Road and the surrounding area try visiting these websites:
For information on how to register as a street trader and get a street trading licence go to Street Trading home page.
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