A Guide For The Ultimate Broadway Market Experience
What to expect at Broadway Market
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London's Broadway Market is a bustling hub of activity located at Hackney in the heart of East London. This vibrant marketplace offers a unique blend of food, art, culture, and history, and is a place not to be missed if you are in London. In this guide, we will explore everything you need to know to make the most of your visit to Broadway Market.
Getting There
Broadway Market is conveniently located in the Hackney area of East London. The nearest Tube station is **Bethnal Green **on the central line, which is just a 15-minute walk away. Alternatively, you can take the overground to London Fields station. If you prefer to take a bus, the bus stop that you will want to alight at is the St. Joseph’s Hospice in Mare Street, served by buses 26, 48, 55, 106, 254, 388, and D6.
Exploring Broadway Market
The Victorian street market is lined with over 70 shops, cafes, and restaurants. The street operates all-year long, with each shop having its own operating hours. On Saturdays from 9am to 5pm, that is when the food stalls will move in and the market comes to life. This is also when the markets become the busiest. If you are heading to the Broadway market on a Saturday, it's advisable to head there early to skip the crowds.
Cafes, Bars, and Restaurants
Broadway market has over 20 cafes, bars, and restaurants that you can choose from! Head to Climpson & Son's Cafe for your coffee fix. Have lunch at El Ganso Cafe, a Spanish restaurant with outdoor seating serving up contemporary tapas; or the Saray Broadway Cafe, a no-frills cafe that serves delicious Turkish flatbread (gozleme). And if you are up for some drinks, check out The Dove, a traditional local pub with an outstanding selection of beer. You can also head to The Cat & Mutton for a view that overlooks London Fields while you enjoy your drink.
Shops
Aside from food, Broadway Market also has a number of independent retail shops that you can check out. Feeling mystical or on a journey of self-discovery? Head over to She's Lost Control to pick up some crystals or get an aura-reading. Feeling creative with fabric? Fabrications has everything you need to get started. And if you are looking for books, there are also a few book stores that you can check out.
Stalls
The 120 stalls that appear on Saturdays are undoubtedly the main attraction at Broadway Market. You can expect to find a stalls selling handcrafted jewellery and accessories, clothes, cute little gifts, and of course, lots of food. From freshly baked pastries and confectioneries to street food, there is a lot you can choose from! The food stalls offer a mouth-watering array of dishes from around the world. And if you are spoilt for choice, go where your nose brings you!
Also in the area…
Broadway Market isn't just about food and shopping; the area also has some interesting attractions to check out.
One of the best ways to enjoy the food that you got from the Broadway Market will be to have a picnic at the nearby London Fields. If you are up for a swim to burn off the food you have just eaten, you can also take a dip at the London Fields Lido.
If Broadway Market isn't enough for you, you can also head to the nearby Netil Market for more food and creative goods. But take note that most of the vendors at Netil Market opens only on the weekends, and like Broadway Market, there are stalls that pop up on Saturdays.
Or if you would like to just take a leisurely stroll, head over to Regent's Canal and explore the area. You will be able to see art installations popping up as you stroll along the street. Regent's Canal extends across London, but you will be able to get one of the best views at Hackney.
Also in the area is the Viktor Wynd Museum of Curiosities which showcases a collection of really odd items, and the Hackney City Farm, where kids are bound to enjoy themselves.