Our markets
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is one of the best
places to shop in London, and has much to offer beyond the typical
high street. Whether you're going shopping or just looking for
a day out, the busy markets are a great way to experience the
borough's vibrant local life.
The Council manages two adjacent markets: Portobello Road market is one of the most
famous markets in the world, and is renowned for its
antiques (particularly on Saturdays) and vintage fashion
(particularly on Fridays). Golborne Road
market features street food stalls during the week and has busy
second hand and bric-a-brac sections at the weekend.
Privately operated markets in the borough include farmers'
markets on Tuesday at Imperial
College (9am to 2pm) and on Saturday at Notting Hill Gate (9am to
1pm) and South
Kensington (9am to 2pm), the renowned Portobello Green Fashion
market that crosses Portobello Road by the Westway (on Friday,
Saturday and Sunday), the Acklam Village Market
(Portobello Fine Foods) under the Westway on Saturdays and Sundays,
and Duke of York
Square Fine Food Market (King's Road) on Saturdays.
Whether you live locally or are just visiting, please support
the area's local independent merchants! Shopping at your favourite
market stalls and neighbourhood retailers is one way you can help
to secure a thriving, vibrant and sustainable future for the heart
of our unique and diverse community. To celebrate last year's
first-ever national Love Your Local Market fortnight, we've
produced a handy Guide to Markets in the Royal Borough of
Kensington and Chelsea. You can download the Guide to markets [PDF] (file size
1.5Mb) or pick up a copy at your local market.
More to enjoy at the market this festive season!
The Westway Trust have funded a huge range of festive
performances, activities, workshops, markets, with a Portobello
twist! Visit the
Portobello
Winter Weekends website for full details. Among the attractions
are special performances at Acklam Village Market, a Sunday
United Colours of Portobello Christmas artisan street market
between Tavistock Road and Oxford Gardens until 16 December, and a
Sunday
street market between Elgin Crescent and Westbourne Park Road
until 23 December.
Holiday 2018-2019 Opening Times
Thursday 20 December Open until 1pm (as normal)
Friday 21 December Open until 7pm
Saturday 22 December Open until 7pm
Monday 24 December Open until 7pm (Street Trading Office closes at
12pm)
Tuesday 25 December CLOSED
Wednesday 26 December CLOSED
Thursday 27 December Open until 1pm (Street Trading Office closes
at 12pm)
Friday 28 December Open until 7pm
Saturday 29 December Open until 7pm
Monday 31 December Open until 7pm (Street Trading Office closes at
12pm)
Tuesday 1 January 2019 CLOSED
Portobello and Golborne Road Market General Opening Times
- 8am until 7pm Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- 8am until 1pm
Thursday
These times can vary depending on weather
conditions and the season. The street markets are normally closed
on Sundays, UK Bank Holidays (except for Good Friday
- 19 April in 2019 - when the market stays open until
4pm), Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
2018 UK Bank Holidays:
1 January; 30 March; 2 April; 7 and 28 May; 27 August;
25 and 26 December.
2019 UK Bank Holidays: 1
January; 19 and 22 April; 6 and 27 May; 26
August; 25 and 26 December.
How to register as a street trader and get a street trading
licence
For information on how to register as a street trader and get a
street trading licence go to Street
Trading home page.