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Name: Portobello Markets
Address: Portobello Road
City: London
Type of Merchandise: Everything
What's it like?
The most famous (and certainly the most popular) of
the weekend markets in London is in Portabello Road. Located in the posh
Notting Hill, this is a must-do for everyone that visits London. Wake up early
on a Saturday morning and get ready to do some shopping!!
Portobello Market has
been immortalized by the fact that Paddington Bear used to hang out there in
Mr. Grobers Antique shop. There are lots of alternative shops especially at
the Ladbroke Grove End. It is definitely a good place to find trinkets and
antique clothes of all sorts. Worth a wander round is Notting Hill
itself--there are some interesting shops there to say the least. There are
great clothing buys (vintage and new jackets for as little as $12) in the area
under the bridge.
If you walk past the bridge towards Ladingham Grove, there is
a Caribbean and African market with wonderful spices, foods, and fabrics. You
might even be lucky enough to hear some ethnic music. Vendors in a UK market do
not like people haggling. They put a price tag on everything they sell so expect to pay it. However, shortly before a market closes is
probably a good time to buy some bargains. I found some beautiful antique tea
cups and everything of the like you could imagine. There is also a really neat
70s furniture store that you should check out.
If you know of some accommodation we're missing,
review it for us!!
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