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Columbia Road Flower Market - world famous for the best quality plants and flowers in London at unbeatable prices. Open every Sunday no matter the weather.
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Dec 20, 2023 · Columbia Road Flower Market is a street market in Bethnal Green, London, with flowers, shops and events. On Saturday 2nd November 2024, it will celebrate Mexican Day of the Dead with face painting, shrines and a procession.
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London has many great Sunday markets, but few are as colourful and much-loved as the Columbia Road Flower Market. Every week, visitors and locals, and floristsand casual flower fans descend to check out the freshest and most colourful blooms.
Mr and Mrs Grover
For over thirty years, this married couple have happily worked side by side selling some of Columbia Road Flower Market’s tastiest herbs. Love amongst the flower market – how romantic. In fact, the market is such a family affair that their son, Carl, even has his own stall just down the road. (For the avoidance of family arguments, he’s in the freshly cut flower business). The Grovers first opened their stall in 1973, and they’ve been perfecting their sales patter ever since. If you’re lookin...
Saffron Flowers
If you’re looking for beautiful blooms to brighten your day, make sure to stop by the stall of Dennis at Saffron Flowers. Since 1973, Dennis has prided himself on selling only the best quality flowers. Many are sourced from mainland Europe, and especially the Netherlands. As you might expect given the Dutch connection, there are especially beautiful tulips in an amazing variety of colours. Other flowers include lilies, roses and chrysanthemums… I dare you to take a look without leaving with a...
Rathbone Flowers
Another of the best places to grab a bunch of freshly cut flowers is at Rathbone Flowers, the stall of father and son duo Ron and Kenny. In fact, Kenny has been spending Sundays at the market since he was a baby – so there are few Londoners who know more about the market (or flowers). Unlike some of the smaller traders at the market, Rathbone Flowers also has a brick and mortar store in Dagenham in Greater London. Nonetheless, they show off their finest flowers with pride every Sunday at the...
The Garden Shop
Okay – technically this isn’t a stall at the market, but a brick-and-mortar store. It also opens on Fridays and Saturdays (12 noon to 5pm), making it a bit of a rarity. However, if you are looking for tips about gardening and flower care, this is the place to go. They’re always welcoming and love chatting about how you can develop a green thumb. This is also a bit of a change from the stallholders, who often declare “we sell them, not grow them” if asked for gardening tips. Fair enough. Plus,...
The Red Mud Hut
Columbia Road isn’t just all about the flowers. In relatively recent years the permanent shops that line its roadside have taken to offering all sorts of things you’d need to keep your flowers happy. The Red Mud Hutis one of them. They mainly sell the most necessary of all intrepid plant lover’s items – the flowerpot. They come in all shapes and sizes and with an impressive range of designs to brighten up your room or garden even further. On a bit of a side note, they also have an excellent s...
Mosaic Del Sur
Mosaic Del Sur, sometimes called the Mosaic Factory, is the London showroom of a bespoke tilemaker based in Tangier, Morocco. They use traditional hand-crafting techniques to produce a visually stunning selection of tiling. A quick aside to say that tiles are not something anybody ever really shops for unless they’re actually looking for it, we know, but poke your nose into this showroom and you’ll be surprised. The designs they come out with are unique and delightfully artistic. They draw on...
Columbia Cafe
Need a caffeine fix or perhaps your tummy is rumbling amidst all the flowers? If so, I recommend ducking into Columbia Cafe, a market stalwart. On Sundays, its open 5.30am to 3pm, to serve both stallholders and shoppers. This charming cafe does a delicious latte, which is great if you need a bit of extra energy to battle the crowds at the market. It’s best known, however, for its delicious bagels. The smoked salmon and cream cheese bagel is a revelation, or perhaps try something unique like c...
The Royal Oak
Located right on the main street, The Royal Oakis the ideal spot to cut into for a quick pint (or three) in the middle of a flower shopping trip. You might actually struggle to spot it behind the stands and crowds and shoulder carried shrubberies on Columbia Road but it’s worth keeping an eye out for. The pub has a charming old quality to it but is also well lit with natural light making it a nice place to grab lunch, ideal because they do a killer Sunday roast.
Campania
About half way along Columbia road you’ll see a small side street that opens up into an equally small semi-courtyard. People will be sat around on the outdoor seating (weather permitting) or perched on the pavement’s edge with a takeaway beer. The main spot to be here is Campania, a southern Italian restaurant specialising in the food of the region that gives the restaurant its name. The decor is rustic and the vibe is relaxed. If you arrive at the irregular time the guy chooses to sing you w...
Columbia Road is the biggest flower market in East London and is located in Bethnal Green, which was once known as Nova Scotia Gardens. Novia Scotia Gardens was once a notoriously rough and poor part of London. Rent was low due to the area’s propensity to flooding, and the residents were among London’s poorest. The area became even more notorious w...
Learn why Columbia Road Flower Market is one of London's must-visit markets, with stacks of fresh flowers, plants and herbs. Find out the best traders, shops and cafes to explore in this East London neighbourhood.
Visit Columbia Road Flower Market on Sundays to shop for cut flowers, dried flowers, succulents, cacti, house plants, herbs and more. Learn about the history and news of this iconic London market and its traders.
Feb 11, 2023 · Columbia Road Flower Market is a must-visit for anyone planning a trip to London, even locals because of its super-colourful displays. It has around 49 tenants selling different plants, vases, and flowers. Here you can buy everything from banana trees to bedding plants. One of the most beautiful highlights of the market is its fragrant blooms.
Learn about the history and features of Columbia Road Flower Market, a street market in London that sells flowers, plants, antiques and more. The market is open on Sundays only and attracts many visitors and traders.
Columbia Road Flower Market. The Columbia Road Flower Market has changed significantly from its origins. Originally established as part of the area’s Saturday trading market, economic decline in the 1970s compelled the Flower Market to evolve.
