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Bermondsey Antique Market
Bermondsey Antique Market, also known as the New Caledonian Market and the Bermondsey Square antiques market, is one of Londons oldest and best-loved antiques markets. Held every Friday on Bermondsey Square just off Tower Bridge Road in south London, it has been a fixture of the capitals dealer trade for decades, tracing its roots back to the historic Caledonian Market in Islington before it relocated south of the river after the war. Today it draws collectors, dealers, interior stylists and curious browsers who come early to hunt for genuine antiques, vintage curiosities and one-off finds. Entry is free and you only pay for what you choose to buy.
Opening times
The market runs every Friday, opening from early morning at around 6am and trading through until about 2pm. The serious buyers and dealers arrive at first light, so the earliest hours are when the best stock changes hands. If you want the widest choice and the classic dawn-trading atmosphere, get there as close to opening as you can rather than rolling up at lunchtime.
What's on the stalls
Stalls are stacked with traditional antiques and vintage collectibles, from silverware, china and glassware to jewellery, furniture, clocks, prints and assorted curiosities. Because it is a true dealers market the stock turns over every week, so no two Fridays look the same. Alongside the period pieces you will also find quirkier and more contemporary collectables, which is part of the fun of rummaging here.
Around the market / getting there
The market sits on Bermondsey Square on Tower Bridge Road in Bermondsey, in the London Borough of Southwark. The nearest stations are Bermondsey (Jubilee line) and London Bridge for the Underground and rail. It pairs well with a wander down Bermondsey Street for its cafes, galleries and the Fashion and Textile Museum, or a walk north to the river and Tower Bridge.
Common questions
- What are Bermondsey Antique Market opening times?
- Bermondsey Antique Market runs every Friday, opening from around 6am and trading until about 2pm. Arrive early for the best choice.
- Is Bermondsey Antique Market free?
- Yes, entry to Bermondsey Antique Market is free. You only pay for any antiques or items you decide to buy from the stalls.
- What is the best time to visit Bermondsey Antique Market?
- Early on Friday morning, as close to the 6am opening as possible, when dealers and collectors get first pick of the freshest stock.
- Where is Bermondsey Antique Market?
- It is held on Bermondsey Square, just off Tower Bridge Road in Bermondsey, in the London Borough of Southwark (SE1 3FD). The nearest stations are Bermondsey and London Bridge.
Other markets nearby
- Bermondsey Farmers' Market Bermondsey, Southwark
- East Street Market Walworth, Southwark
- Borough Market Southwark
- The Blue Market Bermondsey, Southwark
- Leadenhall Market City of London
- Petticoat Lane Market Aldgate, City of London / Tower Hamlets