An entire floor of action figures and toys! Another floor of books, manga, DVDs, and comic books! Maybe you have to be a little geeky to enjoy this overload of Dr. Who, Star Wars, Marvel, DC, and anything and everything else to do with [more...]

If you're in the Holloway Road/Upper Street area on Saturday mornings and like markets, check out the new one at Freightliners City Farm, where you'll [more...]

Ever fancied finding a hidden treasure at an auction or bidding on a box of mysterious 'somethings' and sorting through them at your leisure? Check out Greasby's Auctioneers and Valuers and [more...]

Gabriel's Wharf, on the South Bank of the Thames, is a charming spot, with little boutique shops, market stalls, art galleries and cafes. After a summer stroll along the river, stop for a bite in one of their outdoor cafes, or head up [more...]

A huge range of art exhibitions, craft fairs, performance and activities for kids. Far too much to list here, so check Somerset House regularly to find out what's going on.

There are two good reasons to go to an auction. One is to pick up a secondhand bargain at a general sale - could be stuff that's been lost, liquidated, repossessed or what have you. The second is to go to an antiques sale (which may [more...]

Food glorious food! Farmers' markets across London -
London Farmers' Markets.

Even more Caribbean fun in Hyde Park, timed to complement the Notting Hill Carnival.

Luxury shopping with the best of contemporary design and fine dining. There's also a gallery with changing exhibitions of work.
Oxo Tower Wharf.

Shop designer-style at Gabriel's Wharf. When you're done, relax by the river at one of many interesting cafes and restaurants.

There are plenty of interesting shops here, but I can't resist a shout-out for Ganesha, a fair-trade [more...]

Oh my love's like a red red rose... well, maybe. Or not. If you need something for comparison, head down to Columbia Road flower market (E2), where you'll find not just roses but all kinds of flowers, shrubs and houseplants - plus the [more...]

Portobello Road is at the heart of trendy Notting Hill, but that doesn't mean all of it is trendy. The market itself is only open on Friday and Saturday, but there are loads of interesting shops on Portobello itself and in the [more...]

Camden Lock in London is a crazy, busy place where you can buy anything from inexpensive fashion and bargain bric a brac through to luxury designer wear and pricey antiques. Heaving with people, it is still cool to wander along the Lock [more...]

Browse around this famous market for crafts and kitsch - there are interesting wooden toys, handmade soap, leather bags and belts, homemade cakes, jam and honey, and loads more besides. However, the cobblestone pavement is hell on high [more...]

Take an early morning stroll around Brick Lane one Sunday morning. Explore all the little side roads and have fun picking out gems from the junk. You’re sure to find something that’ll come in handy someday! Don’t forget to check [more...]