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Walthamstow Market
In or near City of London.
Walthamstow Market — daily outdoor market in London Borough of Waltham Forest.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Walthamstow Central · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Walthamstow Market is a mine in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "daily outdoor market in London Borough of Waltham Forest". Coordinates: 51.5848°, -0.0200°.
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Official information
Walthamstow Market is the longest open-air market in Europe, established in 1885. It features a variety of stalls selling food, clothes, and household goods, along with cafes offering diverse culinary treats.
From the Wikipedia article
Walthamstow Market, in the London Borough of Waltham Forest, is the second longest outdoor market in Europe, the longest being the Porta Portese in Rome, which is 2 km long. It occupies all but the last 100 metres (330 ft) of Walthamstow's High Street. It is reputed to be a mile long, but in fact measures approximately one kilometre.
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Background
History
The 19th century Marsh Street, a rural lane, was transformed into the High Street by Victorian expansion. The street market dates from 1885. Today it is the centre of Walthamstow, with the main rail and tube station, bus station, post office and Central Library, and most of the commercial development and activity located around the High Street. Five days a week (Tuesday - Saturday), the High Street is dominated by Walthamstow Market, and Saturdays are crowded. The Town Square, adjacent to the main market, is home to an occasional Saturday French market. On Sundays the street is quieter, with some shops and cafes open. There is a Sunday morning farmers market at the Town Square. The street…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5848, -0.0200
- District
- Waltham Forest
- Parish
- Waltham Forest, unparished area
- Postcode
- E17 7FD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Walthamstow
- Nearest railway station
- Walthamstow Central — 0.2 km
- Opening
- Tuesday to Friday 8am–5pm, Saturday 8am–5:30pm; closed Monday and Sunday
- Official site
- www.walthamforest.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7966631 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Walthamstow Market (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Walthamstow Market - geograph.org.uk - 93317.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Walthamstow Market?
- Walthamstow Market is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E17 7FD), in the parish of Waltham Forest, unparished area.
- What is Walthamstow Market?
- Walthamstow Market — daily outdoor market in London Borough of Waltham Forest.
- How do I get to Walthamstow Market?
- The nearest railway station is Walthamstow Central, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode E17 7FD.
- Who owns Walthamstow Market?
- Walthamstow Market is owned by Waltham Forest London Borough Council.
- How do I get to Walthamstow Market?
- The nearest railway station is Walthamstow Central, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E17 7FD.