Iconic markets for students in halls to experience this fall

As the leaves begin to fall and the days get shorter, London still has a vibrant market scene for you to check out with your friends for a relaxing day off from your studies.

Whether you are looking to try the latest food trend, or you're keen to pick up some second made goodies, we have put together our top 5 markets to check out around London. 

🎃 Borough Market 🎃

🏡 Address: London SE1 9AL

Opening days/times: Tuesday to Sunday, opening times vary every day (closed on Mondays)

Closest tube: London Bridge 

If you haven't yet visited the Borough Market, this is an iconic food hall located in Central London and is a mecca for foodies. 

During autumn, you will be able to pick up some fall favourites with recipes including squash, applies and pumpkins, among other items. Warm up with a hot chocolate or hot cider, plus a range of other locally produced goods. ☕️

🍁 Portobello Road Market 🍁

🏡  Address: London SE1 9AL

⏰ Opening days/times: Monday to Saturday, opening times vary every day

🚆 Closest tube: Nothing Hill Gate/ Westbourne Park

The world-famous Portobello Road Market (recognised for its bookshop that features in the movie Notting Hill) is a mixture of antiques, vintage fashion, street food, and live music. 

Market opening times vary every day, but on Saturday's every venue is open and it really comes alive with stalls spilling onto the streets. You will be able to pick up some cozy winter gear, including knits, scarves and other accessories. 🧶

🥮 Old Spitalfields Market 🥮

🏡  Address: 16 Horner Square, London E1 6EW

⏰  Opening days/times: 7 days a week, varies every day

🚆 Closest tube: Liverpool Street, Shoreditch High Street

The Old Spitalfields Market is located in a historic part of East London. They bring together small producers and local creatives with original independent retailers and a few well-known brands under one historic roof. 

You will be able to find unique pieces of clothing, crafts, candles and gourmet food. 🥘

🕯️ Camden Market 🕯️

🏡  Address: 54-56 Camden Lock Pl, London NW1 8AF

⏰  Opening days/times: Monday to Sunday, 10am-6pm

🚆 Closest tube: Camden Town/North London

The Camden Market is one of London's largest and most diverse markets where you will be able to from everything from vintage clothing, handmade jewelry, and live music venues, to international cuisines, street food and traditional British pub food.

Top tip - if you plan on heading out to this market, arrive early to avoid the crowds, especially on the weekends! 

🍂 West Hampstead Farmers' Market 🍂

🏡  Address: Station Forecourt, West Hampstead Thameslink, Iverson Rd, London NW6 1PF

⏰  Opening days/times: Saturday only, 10am to 2pm

🚆 Closest tube: West Hampstead

The West Hampstead Farmer's Market is open weekly, rain or shine. This market offers foodies fresh boat fish, free range and organic meat, poultry and dairy, and coffee from Brinkworth Dairy. There's also hot food for breakfast and lunch, seasonal herbs and flowers and very friendly, knowledgeable stall holders. 

With a sustainable conscious outlook, this market's set-up encourages people to bring their own bags and containers to help  reduce, reuse and recycle. ♻️

Looking for more cosy things to do indoors this autumn? Check out the full list of Halls Life events happening in halls and across London. 🎃