Chapel Market, street market in Angel, Islington

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Chapel Market

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Chapel Market, Angel, Islington, London · N1 9EW · Tu-Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 08:30-16:00

Chapel Market is one of London's most characterful traditional street markets, running the length of Chapel Market street in Angel, Islington. It has sat at the heart of local life for more than 150 years, officially recognised in 1879, and famously hosted the first Islington branch of Sainsbury's in 1882. Today its stalls still draw a steady local crowd for fresh fruit and veg, fish, flowers, cheap clothes and household bargains, mixed in with cafes and shops along the street. Entry is free and you simply pay the traders for what you buy.

Opening times

Chapel Market is open Tuesday to Saturday from 9am to 6pm and on Sunday from 8:30am to 4pm. It is closed on Mondays, and stalls are typically quieter and fewer on Thursday and Sunday. For the fullest line-up of stalls and the busiest atmosphere, head down on a Friday or Saturday morning. The Islington Farmers' Market also takes place at the Penton Street end every Sunday from 10am to 2pm.

What's on the stalls

The market is a classic London produce-and-bargains affair. Traders sell fresh fruit and vegetables, fish, flowers and plants, alongside greeting cards, gifts, toys, gadgets and cheap household goods. You will also find clothing stalls and good-value everyday essentials. It is a working local market rather than a tourist food court, so prices stay keen and the focus is on grocery shopping and bargains.

Around the market / getting there

Chapel Market runs just off Liverpool Road in the Angel area of Islington, N1. The nearest station is Angel (Northern line), a short walk away, with plenty of buses serving Upper Street and Pentonville Road. Pair a visit with the shops and cafes of Upper Street, the antiques at Camden Passage, or a meal in one of Angel's many restaurants. The street itself is lined with pubs, cafes and independent shops to break up the browsing.

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Common questions

What are Chapel Market opening times?
Chapel Market is open Tuesday to Saturday from 9am to 6pm and Sunday from 8:30am to 4pm. It is closed on Mondays.
Is Chapel Market free?
Yes. Chapel Market is a free-to-enter street market in Angel, Islington. You only pay the traders for whatever you choose to buy.
What is the best time to visit Chapel Market?
Friday and Saturday mornings are the best times, when the most stalls are out and the market is at its busiest. Thursday and Sunday tend to be quieter with fewer stalls.
Where is Chapel Market?
Chapel Market is on Chapel Market street in the Angel area of Islington, London, N1 9EW. The nearest station is Angel on the Northern line.

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