Borough Market History
Borough has long been synonymous with food markets and as far back as 1014, and probably much earlier, London Bridge attracted traders selling grain, fish, vegetables and livestock. In the 13th century traders were relocated to what is now Borough High Street and a market has existed there ever since.

In 1755, the market was closed by Parliament, but a group of Southwark residents raised £6,000 to buy a patch of land known locally as The Triangle, once the churchyard of St Margaret's, and reopened the market. The Triangle, where you'll find Northfield Farm and Furness Fish and Game, is still at the heart of the market today.

The market still feeds this core community and has grown to over 100 individual stalls. Alongside the original fruit, veg, bakers and butchers we now sell a huge variety of British and international produce.

All of their traders share a love of food and many of them make, grow or rear the produce they sell so now, just as in 1755, their customers know exactly where their shopping has come from.

The market ensures high standards of produce by employing a food quality panel of impartial experts who ensure that the taste, provenance and quality of foods sold here are all regularly measured and maintained and we support small traders to meet these standards.

With it's vibrant and friendly atmosphere, Borough Market will always be at the heart of the local community. It's unique standing within the area has recently been marked by a Blue Plaque, voted for by the people of Southwark, marking it's place as London's Oldest Fruit & Veg Market.

Getting there
Borough Market is easily accessed by public transport. We're seconds walk from a major train station, on countless bus routes and even provide bike racks for keen cyclists.

If you're travelling to the Market using public transport, Transport for London's Journey Planner, which you'll find to the right of this page, is a useful tool.

Address:

8 Southwark Street
London
SE1 1TL

Phone: 020 7407 1002

Email: info@boroughmarket.org.uk

View the Market on Google Maps.

Travel by train and underground:

The Market is located right next to London Bridge Station which is serviced by the Jubilee and Northern Lines on the Underground and by overground trains from all over London and the south of England.

To find us, simply exit the station and cross Borough High Street – you can't miss us!

Travel by Bus:

If you're travelling by bus, stops at London Bridge, Borough High Street or Southwark Street will leave you right by the Market.

Travel by Bike:

We provide bike racks so you can cycle to and from the Market. You'll find the racks in the Jubilee Market but spaces are limited.

If you're using a Barclays Cycle Hire bike, the nearest docking stations are located on Southwark Street and Park Street.

We are also easily reached by foot or along the Thames Path on the Southbank or over London Bridge from the City

Travel by car:

There are now a limited number of parking spaces available in Jubilee place for customers unable to use other forms of transport or wishing to make larger purchases. Charges are £2 for a maximum stay of 2 hrs. Jubilee place now also provides extra bike racks, electric car charging bays and mobility scooter hire.

The parking will operate from:

09:45-15:15 Mon-Wed

10:45-17:15 on Thursdays

11:45-18:15 on Fridays

07:45-17:15 on Saturdays