ShoppingThere are many and varied places to shop in Southwark. Ancient markets and brand new centres, along the waterfront or right in the heart of the Borough, there is something for everyone, whether it’s antiques, designer goods or fruit and vegetables.
BOROUGH MARKET Borough High Street 020 7407 1002
 London Bridge  London Bridge  47 P11
Borough Market is one of the oldest fruit and vegetable markets in London with a history going back to at least 1276. This wholesale market does most of its business early in the morning. The wrought iron structures covering the market have made it a popular location for filming and fashion shoots. New businesses building on the culinary tradition include a cheese maker, a micro brewery and a luxury cake shop. Opening times: Friday 12am-6pm and Saturday 9am-4pm
 www.boroughmarket.org.uk
BUTLER’S WHARF South end of Tower Bridge SE1
London Bridge, Bermondsey London Bridge 47 P11
Once one of the busiest wharfs in London receiving cargos of tea, coffee and spices, the 19th century warehouses of Butler’s Wharf have been beautifully restored. Now internationally known for Sir Terence Conran’s trend-setting complex of restaurants, the area also has several galleries and specialist shops. Stroll along the waterfront or relax in one of the many bars, cafés and restaurants and take a look at Tower Bridge.
HAY’S GALLERIA London Bridge City,Tooley Street SE1 020 7940 7770
London Bridge London Bridge 21 35 40 47 P3 P11
Hay’s Galleria is a place to eat and shop in a spectacular conversion of one of London’s most famous wharfs. Visit shops and stalls selling all kinds of gifts and crafts from clothes and jewellery to paintings. Alternatively you can walk along the waterfront, or relax in front of The Navigators, David Kemp’s dynamic sculpture and fountain.
www.haysgalleria.co.uk
NEW CALEDONIAN ANTIQUES MARKET Bermondsey Square SE1
London Bridge, Bermondsey London Bridge 1 42 47 78 188 P11
New Caledonian Antiques Market is an unrivalled street market dedicated to antiques. It opens early on Friday mornings when antiques dealers from all over Europe arrive to find treasures. You can browse further through the many antiques warehouses in the nearby streets open all week. The market was founded in 1855 by Prince Albert. It moved to Southwark after the Second World War and rapidly became the largest antiques market in the world.
SURREY QUAYS SHOPPING CENTRE Redriff Road, SE16 020 7237 5282
Canada Water, Surrey Quays 1 47 188 199 225 381 395 P13
One of the largest shopping centres in the Docklands area is the Surrey Quays Shopping Centre, located on the dockside of Canada Water. The centre contains nearly 100 shops including major high-street names and smaller, independent stores.
www.surreyquaysshoppingcentre.co.uk/
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