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Portobello Road Market

Portobello Road, London W11 1LU, England
44 20 7229 8354
Ranked #14 of 414 shopping in London
4.0 of 5 stars 210 Reviews
Type: Flea/ Street Markets
Activities: Shopping, Antiques
Traveller Description: Portobello Road itself plays host to one of London 's largest and most interesting street makets, which really springs into life on a Saturday. No... more »
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Canada
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

Get there early in the morning as it gets quite busy..lots of fruits, meats, and rare fines if you have the time to sort through it all..lots of energy and a neat way to spend your morning..some good shopping in area as well More

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Oslo, Norway
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

portobello on a saturday is like a major pile-up, the tourists (yes, I am one too, but i always walk fast) just stand there in the middle of the streets making it IMPOSSIBLE to see any of the items on the stalls,buy anything, get into one of the shops. They should consider having the market open several days of the... More

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London, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

We spent a good 3 hours looking through this market and it wasn't long enough! From antiques, to jewellery and vintage clothing you will find something to suit your taste. We will definitely be heading back on more than one occasion. If you are on in London for a short visit, you Might want to spend most of the day... More

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Rome, Italy
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

I loved this part of London!so nice!Notting Hill is very quite and clean (a chance to relax a little from the mess of Piccadilly!).Portobello Road is a little place of the past! More

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Milan, Italy
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

This is one of the best markets I have ever been to, let me explain... Along Portobello road, you will find a variety of market stands: from the one selling old cameras to the one specialising in tea sets, from the music stand to the food and vegetables. It's is so varied that reading a review just means loosing time,... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

I have been to Portobello before and loved it, but this time it was rainy and cold. The crowds and umbrellas made it really awkward. I will go again, but not in the rain. And I'd try to beat the crowd too. More

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Gothenburg, Sweden
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

Been there 4 times the last 2 years now, and the best shop on the street is a 1 Pound supermarket far down on the left side, if you start from the south, Notting hill gate tubestation. Everything in the shop for 1 pound (april 2012 the last time we where here). Start early in the morning, say around 8.00,... More

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Hampshire, UK
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

This is my third visit to Portobello Market and I have to say I love visiting this place. The only downside for me is that it is just too busy and that really spoils it... And of course it is a real tourist magnet, so I heard more foreign languages than English, but I guess you are in London, so... More

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Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

Awesome way to spend a Sunday. Everything you could want you will find here. Great food, great pubs, old records, cool shops etc. Really recommend anyone spends a Sunday afternoon down at the Portobello Road Markets. Take the Notting Hill Gate underground exit and it's only 5min walk from there. Really enjoyable day More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

I have lived in London for two years now and, because my sister was visiting, finally found the time to visit Portobello Road market. It is definitely not for me. It will be for you if you are looking for any of the following: 1. New metal signs made to look old. Sexist slogans, cutesy sayings, underground station signs 2.... More

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