Is Portobello Road open on Monday?
Portobello Road is packed with antiques, clothing and food stalls from Westbourne Grove all the way up to and along Golborne Road. There are also a number of amazing spots to shop under the Westway along Thorpe Close. We are open Monday – Sunday from 8am to 7pm, with traders usually operating from 8:30am to 6pm. Tips For Visiting Portobello Market If you want to avoid meeting a crowd when you visit the market, arriving before 11:30 am on Saturdays is best. Also, if you get there early, you can pick the best unique items.What days is Portobello Road Market open? Portobello Road Market is open daily (except Thursdays) from 8am to 7pm in spring and summer and 9am to 6pm in autumn and winter. On Thursdays, it opens for a half-day from 9am to 1pm. Portobello Road Market’s main trading day is Saturday.
Why is Portobello famous?
Portobello is home to one of the most famous and historical street markets in the world and from that a rich community of diversity and culture which offers a truly unique and special visit every time. Portobello is a more traditional ‘street market’ – antiques in the first section, then moving to food, bric a brac, clothing etc. Camden is more of a structured market – not in the street – with converted buildings housing vendors, and stalls set up in areas off the road.
What is the best day to go to Portobello Market?
Saturdays have the most activity, which is natural since it’s the weekend—several tourists and street performers fill the market. Many stalls are generally open, where tourists can buy collectibles and vintage clothing. Fridays are usually the second busiest day in the market. The main market day for antiques is Saturday, the only day when all five sections are opened: second-hand goods, clothing and fashion, household essentials, fruit, vegetables and other food, and antiques.