About a kilometre of stalls along Walthamstow High Street, trading since 1885 and often called Europe's longest outdoor street market (Wikipedia ranks it second after Rome's Porta Portese). Fruit, veg, clothes and household bargains for east London families.
- Address
- High Street, London E17 7JX
- Hours
- Tue-Fri 08:00-17:00; Sat 08:00-17:30; Sun 10:00-16:00 (Sunday Social Market); closed Mon (Time Out, 2026)
- Best time to go
- Morning · About 1 h
- Price
- Free entry
- Price level
- £
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Saturday is liveliest; arrive early for a quieter browse.
- The Sunday Social Market has street food; Time Out recommends the pie and mash.
- Walk the whole length to Walthamstow Central and on to the William Morris Gallery.
