Where is Strutton Ground Market?

Strutton Ground Market is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW1P 2HZ), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.

How do I get to Strutton Ground Market?

The nearest railway station is St. James's Park, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SW1P 2HZ.

Who owns Strutton Ground Market?

Strutton Ground Market is owned by City of Westminster.

Is Strutton Ground Market free to visit?

Yes, Strutton Ground Market is free to enter.

How do I get to Strutton Ground Market?

The nearest railway station is St. James's Park, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW1P 2HZ.

Cathedrals · London

Strutton Ground Market

In or near City of Westminster.

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Strutton Ground Market is a place of interest in the United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2 h
Best time of year: Year-round
Nearest railway station: St. James's Park · 0.3 km

Free entry
Family-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Strutton Ground Market, the nearest railway station is St. James's Park, located 0.3 km away. Entry is free, but wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is SW1P 2HZ.

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Strutton Ground Market is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-18:00. Coordinates: 51.4971°, -0.1338°.

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Summary from the official site

Strutton Ground Market is a vibrant market located in Westminster, offering a variety of food and non-food items. It serves as a platform for local traders and provides a lively shopping experience for visitors.

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From the Wikipedia article

Strutton Ground Market is a small outdoor street market in the St James's area of the City of Westminster. It takes place on Strutton Ground. Licences to trade are issued by Westminster City Council. The market is located on a narrow cobbled street, Strutton Ground, between Victoria Street and Greycoat Place/Great Peter Street. The market is open weekdays from 10:00 to 16:00. The market mainly caters to local residents and the office population in the immediate Victoria Street area, selling food, groceries, books, and clothing, but is becoming increasingly popular with tourists.

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Background

History

Traders moving from Broadway St James's began the market around 1862 and it gradually grew until it lined both sides of the street by the end of the nineteenth century. At this time it numbered around 50 stalls on a Saturday and 25 during the week. The market was predominately fresh food and flowers with some clothing, especially secondhand clothes, and served a poor community. Whilst a few of the stalls were erected by shopkeepers, most were run by costermongers. Between the wars, the market was noted for its floristry and did a brisk trade furnishing flowers for events at the Houses of Parliament. In the 1980s the market is described as still being focused on fresh food and clothing but…

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Coordinates: 51.4971, -0.1338
District: Westminster
Parish: Westminster, unparished area
Postcode: SW1P 2HZ
Parliamentary constituency: Cities of London and Westminster
Nearest railway station: St. James's Park — 0.3 km
Opening: Mo-Fr 08:00-18:00
Official site: www.westminster.gov.uk

Sources

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wikipedia: Strutton Ground Market (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: Strutton Ground market - geograph.org.uk - 679942.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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