Visiting London on Sunday will be fine to go to all the markets.
Camden
London doesn’t have a ‘day of rest’ as such and Camden will definitely be lively. Camden market on Saturday will be rammed – the tube only lets people get off at Camden then and not back on to get away. There are also lots of eating stuff there too. Camden Market is one of London’s top attractions. It’s a young place, but somehow seems to bring out the youngster in everyone. Virtually everything is on sale here, clothing, music, antiques (though this sector is shrinking – not a patch on Paris’ St Ouen Marche aux Puces), collectibles, ethnic art, rugs and kelims, food and drink. It does tend to get a bit crowded on Sundays, and you could think yourself back in the swinging sixties, it has such high sales it’s ow the UK’s 4th biggest retailer. As a matter of fact that’s a must on your stop in London because if you want to get a few more things. Also, the food there is great and there is a Starbucks right across the bridge if you’re missing home.
Greenwich Market
The markets at Greenwich are fantastic for antiques, arts & crafts, clothing, books. You can get the DLR from Bank or the Overland from East Waterloo. A huge penumbra of flea markets. More of an attraction than a serious market. Visit as part of a trip to Greenwich (Observatory, Maritime museum, Cutty Sark, Naval Academy, Park, Queen’s House, Blackheath, Ranger’s House.) There’s also a covered market in the central square, near the DLR station and the Cutty Sark. The best way to approach this is to take the Docklands Railway through Canary Wharf and get off at Island Gardens, and walk the foot tunnel to Greenwich
Old Spitalfield Market
Old fruit and veg market, located opposite Liverpool St Station on Bishops gate, over the past years transformed into a slightly boho weekend market – it’s at its best on Sunday and a good starting point for exploring the Huguenot architecture and history of Brick lane and the surrounding area. Best to go to nearby Columbia Road Flower Market first (for Brunch).
In 1991 the original wholesale market moved out of the City to a purpose-built 31-acre site in Leyton, East London and became the New Spitafield Market.
Portabello Market
If you’re after something special you’ll find it here – remember to haggle. The South end of the street is mainly antiques, the middle is vegetables, and the end bric-a-brac.
Borough Market
One of London’s trendiest and oldest wholesale fruit and vegetable markets, mainly for its unspoilt Victorian architecture and its location in ‘Booming Borough’ under the railway as it leaves London Bridge Station.
Covent Garden Market
Touristy place to hang out. You don’t go for the market (overpriced tat) but for the atmosphere and the buskers. The old fruit ‘n’ veg market has been converted to a piazza. New Covent Garden Market – it’s where trade veg/fruit/flowers are sold, sure you’ll get some there. If you’re a Hitch fan you’ll want to go and see his house/museum in Leytonstone, and the new murals at the tube station there.