Photo: Paul Hudson
Portobello & Golborne Market
Portobello & Golborne Market is one of London's most famous street markets, stretching for nearly a mile through Notting Hill in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. Portobello Road is best known as the world's largest antiques market on Saturdays, when over a thousand traders fill the street with antiques, vintage clothing, jewellery, fresh produce and street food. Just to the north, Golborne Road adds its own character with bric-a-brac, furniture, vintage finds and a strong Moroccan and Portuguese food scene. Browsing is free and the atmosphere is part of the draw.
Opening times
Portobello Road trades Monday to Sunday, roughly 8am to 7pm, though many stalls set up around 9am and pack down by late afternoon, earlier in winter. Saturday is the big day, when the full antiques market is in force and the street is at its busiest. Golborne Road is quieter on weekdays and liveliest on Fridays and Saturdays. Arrive early on a Saturday morning to beat the crowds.
What's on the stalls
Portobello is famous for antiques, from silverware, ceramics and vintage jewellery to old maps, rare books, cameras and retro fashion, spread across the street stalls and indoor arcades. Further along you will find fruit and vegetable stalls, household goods, vintage clothing and a strong street food offer. Golborne Road leans toward bric-a-brac, furniture and second-hand finds, plus excellent Moroccan and Portuguese cafes and bakeries.
Around the market / getting there
The market sits in the heart of Notting Hill, lined with pastel townhouses, independent shops and pubs. The nearest stations are Notting Hill Gate and Ladbroke Grove on the Central, Circle, District and Hammersmith and City lines, with Westbourne Park also close to the Golborne Road end. Pair a visit with a wander around Notting Hill's backstreets or a coffee stop along Golborne Road.
Common questions
- What are Portobello & Golborne Market opening times?
- Portobello Road trades Monday to Sunday, roughly 8am to 7pm, with most stalls running from around 9am to late afternoon. Saturday is the main day, when the full antiques market runs. Golborne Road is busiest on Fridays and Saturdays.
- Is Portobello & Golborne Market free?
- Yes. Entry is free and you can browse the stalls without paying. You only pay for anything you choose to buy.
- What is the best time to visit Portobello & Golborne Market?
- Saturday is the most famous day, when the antiques market is in full swing, so arrive early in the morning to beat the crowds. For a calmer visit, come on a weekday.
- Where is Portobello & Golborne Market?
- The market runs along Portobello Road and Golborne Road in Notting Hill, in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The nearest stations are Notting Hill Gate, Ladbroke Grove and Westbourne Park.
Other markets nearby
- Open Art Market Notting Hill, Kensington & Chelsea
- Portobello Green Market Notting Hill, Kensington and Chelsea
- Portobello Vegan Night Market North Kensington
- Portobello Road Market Notting Hill, Kensington and Chelsea
- Notting Hill Farmers' Market Notting Hill, Kensington & Chelsea
- High Street Kensington Farmers' Market Kensington