Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Market only open on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays?
The full Market is open Thursdays 11am - 5pm, Fridays 12pm - 6pm and Saturdays 8am - 5pm, while the Green Market is open Monday - Wednesdays from 10am - 3pm with a selection of traders providing quality lunch options.

The shops that surround the Market open throughout the week. For a full list of retail shops and Traders, including their trading days and times, please refer to the Trader section of the website.

What are the opening hours on Bank Holidays?
These may vary throughout the year so please check the website for the latest information on opening hours.

Are there disabled parking areas and facilities?
Jubilee Place has time limited short term customer parking including two designated disabled parking bays.  The Jubilee Place toilets are on the ground floor and accessible to all.

Are dogs allowed in the Market?
With the exception of guide dogs, dogs are not allowed in the Market. 

Is smoking allowed in the Market?
The Market is a Smoke-free zone.

Where is the best place to park in the Market?
Jubilee Place has short term (maximum 2 hours stay) customer parking bays available on a first come, first served basis.  There are also 4 charging bays available for electric vehicles. There are also bike racks in plentiful supply. 

There are also various car parks within walking distance of the Market such as Union Car Parks, America Street Car Park, Snowfields NCP and also Universal Parking.

Alternatively there are limited spaces in Park Street. Pay at Meter or Permit Holders' parking are located in Southwark Street and just off St Thomas' Street. Most of the Council's meters operate between 8am and 6pm Monday to Friday, with some in use on Saturdays.

Is Borough Market in the congestion zone?
Yes, the Market is in the congestion zone. For rates and how to pay please refer to Congestion Zone Information

Where is the nearest Underground / Train Station to the Market?
The nearest Underground and Train Station is London Bridge. London Bridge Underground Station has access to the Northern and Jubilee Lines. For information on how to get to the Market, see the Getting to the Market page.

Do you have any maps or lists of Traders in the Market?
The most up to date list of Traders in the Market can be found on the Trader section of the website. We also have an interactive map of the Market to help plan your visit.

Can you tell me where to find restaurants and cafes in the area?
Check out the Trader section of the website which provides a full list of the Bars, Cafes and Restaurants within the Market.

I wish to contact a Trader, what is the best way of doing this?
Most Traders have their own websites listed under their entry on the  section of the website.

Where can I get a copy of Market Life magazine?
Market Life magazine is published every 6 weeks and is available throughout the Market. You can also email us to request a copy.

Many of the articles from the magazine appear in the Market Life section of our website which is frequently updated with new stories and features.