Southwark markets

East Street

East Street Market is one of London's oldest, largest and busiest markets. It's just as popular now as it has been for decades. It offers various goods, from fresh fruit and vegetables to African clothing and materials.

Address

East Street
Walworth Road
SE17 1EL 

Opening times

  • Monday closed
  • Tuesday 8am to 5pm
  • Wednesday 8am to 5pm
  • Thursday 8am to 5pm
  • Friday 8am to 5pm
  • Saturday 8am to 6.30pm
  • Sunday 8am to 4pm

How to get there

Tube: Elephant and Castle
Buses: 12, 35, 40, 45, 68, 148, 171, 176, 343, 468

Items for sale

You can buy:

  • men's, women's and children's clothing
  • jewellery
  • bags
  • CDs and DVDs
  • shoes
  • perfume and cosmetics
  • household products
  • confectionery
  • fruit and vegetables  

Available pitches 

The following pitches are available at East Street Market.

Pitch number

Trading days

 Preferred commodity

17

Tuesday to Sunday

 

65

Tuesday to Sunday

 

90

Tuesday to Sunday

 

111

Tuesday - Sunday

 Jewellery

121

Tuesday to Sunday

 

122

Tuesday to Sunday

 

127

Tuesday to Sunday

 

140

Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday

 Footwear

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Wednesday 13 March 2024. Applications received after this time will not be considered.

For an application form email streettrading@southwark.gov.uk or from our Market Office:

SAST House
47-53 Dawes Street
London
SE17 1EL

Apply for a stall

We advise that you read our market policy (PDF, 127kb) before applying.

Register as a temporary trader

History

The Walworth area has seen street trading since the 16th century when farmers rested their livestock on Walworth Common before continuing to the city. 

During the Industrial Revolution, stalls lined the entire length of Walworth Road. 

East Street market has been officially running since 1880.

Improving the market

Our street trading service works hard to make local markets cleaner, safer and more enjoyable places to visit. Our market officers regularly visit East Street to assist traders and the public. 

Page last updated: 04 March 2024

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