Earlham Street Market, market in Seven Dials, Covent Garden

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Earlham Street Market

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Earlham Street, Seven Dials, Covent Garden, London · WC2H 9LX · Mo-Sa 10:00-16:00

Earlham Street Market is a small open-air street market in the Seven Dials corner of Covent Garden, set on the short stretch of Earlham Street between Shaftesbury Avenue and Monmouth Street. Run under Camden Council, it is one of central London's oldest market sites, with roots going back to the early 1700s. Today the pitches lean towards clothing and street food, and the market sits right among the independent shops and converging lanes that give Seven Dials its character. It is free to wander, and you only pay for what you buy from the stalls.

Opening times

Earlham Street Market runs Monday to Saturday, roughly 10:00 to 16:00, and is closed on Sundays. Trading is at its busiest around the middle of the day when nearby Covent Garden and Seven Dials foot traffic peaks. As a small council street market the exact number of stalls trading can vary day to day, so weekdays around lunchtime tend to be the most reliable time to find it active.

What's on the stalls

The market today centres on clothing and street food, with pitches selling t-shirts and apparel alongside food vendors. Over its long history the site has also been known for fresh seafood, antiques, vintage records, army surplus, wooden toys and recorded music. It is a compact run of stalls rather than a sprawling market, so it pairs well with a wider wander around the area.

Around the market / getting there

Earlham Street sits in Seven Dials in the London Borough of Camden, where seven lanes meet at a sundial monument in the heart of Covent Garden. The nearest Underground stations are Covent Garden and Leicester Square, both a short walk away, with Tottenham Court Road also within reach. Combine a visit with the independent shops of Seven Dials, the indoor Seven Dials Market food hall on the same street, and the wider Covent Garden piazza.

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Common questions

What are Earlham Street Market opening times?
Earlham Street Market runs Monday to Saturday, roughly 10:00 to 16:00, and is closed on Sundays. Midday on a weekday is usually the most reliable time to find stalls trading.
Is Earlham Street Market free?
Yes. Earlham Street Market is a free open-air street market, so there is no entry charge. You only pay for what you buy from the stalls.
What is the best time to visit Earlham Street Market?
Around the middle of the day on a weekday, when the market is most likely to be busy with traders and the surrounding Seven Dials and Covent Garden area is at its liveliest.
Where is Earlham Street Market?
On Earlham Street in the Seven Dials area of Covent Garden, between Shaftesbury Avenue and Monmouth Street, in the London Borough of Camden. The nearest stations are Covent Garden and Leicester Square.

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