If there was such a place has a heaven for punks, this would be it. Arguably the quirkiest market in London, and also the cheapest, this place is amazingly lively.
When I went here, I had a slight cold. My parents bought a few bottles of freshly-made orange juice for £1 each, a ridiculously cheap price for London. We cautiously ventured into some of the deeper areas of the infamous market, and by the end, we had seen every colored mohawk that could possibly exist. We stuck around for lunch; there were a couple of cheap falafel stands, and we got some falafel sandwiches. The clothing was dirt-cheap, but it wasn't really my style (lots of punk rock stuff, peace tie-dye shirts, and a lot of other stuff you could expect to find at a place like this.) The surrounding streets were also cheap (2-3x cheaper than Oxford Street), and in fact we came here at the end of our trip just to buy souvenirs. Time to spend: 1-3 hours Bottom Line: Everything (and I mean everything) is extremely cheap, however some would find this place sketchy and feel unsafe
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The Leadenhall Market is easy to miss while you're strolling through the skyscrapers of the City of London district. However, this historical Victorian indoor marketplace is worth a visit. The Leadenhall Market is most well-known to be the set of Diagon Alley in the Harry Potter series, but also contains a variety of clothing stores and food. It is also especially beautiful during Christmas; there is a Christmas tree and the shops are lined with garlands. While you're there, don't miss taking a photo- its vibrant red and gold ceilings are quite stunning. Time to visit: Less than an hour Bottom Line: Stick to Borough Market if you're looking for shopping, but is a must for Harry Potter fans and photographers alike |
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