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Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia Road Flower Market
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Columbia Road Flower Market is a bustling and vibrant market in East London, known for its colorful array of flowers, plants, and gardening accessories. It offers a lively atmosphere, with street vendors, local shops, and a variety of blooms to brighten up any space
Insider Tips
The market offers an incredible variety of flowers, everything from roses and tulips to exotic orchids and plants. Besides, it is one of the cheapest place to buy plants in London, with competitive bundle pricing, especially late in the day when vendors offer bargains
The flower market is only held on Sundays from 8 AM until 2-3 PM. It is incredibly popular and gets packed, especially between 9 AM and 11 AM. If you're not a fan of crowds, aim to go early (you'll also get the best selection of flowers) or towards closing time to avoid the heaviest foot traffic
Did you know?
Columbia Road wasn’t always known for its flowers. It started as a food market in the 19th century, and only in the 1960s did it become the flower market we know today