Islington Street Markets

Islington is fortunate to have a great selection of markets. From specialist markets such as Camden Passage market to ones selling goods for every occasion you are sure to find your every need catered for! If you want more information, you can use the links to useful websites on the right, or email the addresses shown.

Archway Market

Located just 500 yards from Archway tube station the market offers the best organic & speciality foods, Word on the Street books, jewellery and fashion, glass, wood and interiors, hand-made cards, make-up, curiosities and more!

Open: Saturdays 10am - 5pm and Thursdays 12 - 6pm (mini market - no food)

For more details email manager@archwaymarket.org

Camden Passage Market

London's most thriving antiques village. World famous for its enormous range of shops, arcades malls and markets.  The market is a favourite haunt of antiques dealers, interior designers, collectors and private buyers.

Open: Wednesdays and Saturdays. Many shops are also open weekdays or by arrangement.

For more details email karenmurdoch@talktalk.net

Chapel Market

Chapel Market in the heart of Angel, lies between Liverpool Road and Penton Street and is the largest street market in Islington.

It includes three adjacent streets: Godson Street (Sunday trading only) White Conduit Street and Baron Street. This is a general market selling all types of goods and foods.

Open: Tuesday to Saturday 9am - 6pm, Sundays 8.30am -4pm 

Exmouth Market

Just two minutes walk from London's Sadler's Wells Theatre, this unique example of village London, located between Islington and the City is a burgeoning area of fashion and lifestyle boutiques, designer furniture, health and beauty specialists, unique gift shops, interior design and a wide range of exciting cafes, bars and restaurants.

Open: Monday to Saturday 9am - 6pm

For more details please email info@21stcenturyvillage.com

Farmers Market

Sunday market with a wide-range of produce, including meat and cheeses from farms within 100 miles of London. As well as fruit and vegetables, you'll also find specialist butchers (selling traditional English sausages), egg sellers, jam stalls, mustards/sauces, ciders, wines and fruit juices.  

Located William Tyndale School (behind the Town Hall), Upper Street

Open: Sundays 10am - 2pm

For more details please email info@lfm.org.uk

Nags Head Indoor Market

The Nags Head is an indoor market set in an old style market hall. You can purchase cheap electrical goods, fruit and vegetables, records.  On Sundays and Wednesdays, there are second-hand dealers selling bargain shoes, clothes

Open: Monday to Saturday 8am - 5pm and Sundays 7am - 2pm

Whitecross Street Market

Whitecross Street Market is one of the oldest markets in London, having operated for over 150 years. It is located between Old Street and Fortune Street and has benefited from major investment from Islington Council, EC1 New Deal, City of London and English Heritage.  

In addition to the daily general market, a specialist food market runs every Thursday and Friday, with up to 50 producers selling a range of locally sourced mouthwatering food and drink and is very popular with local office workers at lunchtimes. All types of goods and foods are sold within the market.

Open: Monday to Saturday 10am - 5pm

For more information please email enquiries@whitecrossstreetmarket.co.uk

Other street trading areas

In addition to the main markets, there are scattered pitches and market areas across the borough, where licensed traders also operate. A list of the streets where these pitches are located is included in the Street Trading Licence Leaflet downloadable from the bottom of this page.