Photo: St James's Church Piccadilly
Piccadilly Market
Piccadilly Market fills the gravel courtyard on the north side of St James's Church Piccadilly, a Grade I listed Wren church just steps from Piccadilly Circus, Fortnum & Mason and the Royal Academy. Held in the heart of the West End since the early 1980s, it is one of central London's most characterful trading spots, changing personality through the week. Depending on the day you might find a global street food market at lunchtime, a tightly packed run of antiques and collectables tables, or stalls of arts, crafts and one-off gifts laid out under the church's stone facade.
Opening times
The market changes theme by day. A food market runs on Monday, an antiques and collectables market on Tuesday, and an arts and crafts market from Wednesday to Saturday, with stalls generally trading from around 10:00 to 18:00 and the food traders busiest at lunchtime. The church's street food market also operates on weekday lunchtimes, Monday to Friday. Arrive late morning to catch the fullest spread of stalls and the best of the lunch traders before they sell out.
What's on the stalls
What you find depends on the day. The food days bring independent London traders serving global dishes, from Moroccan and Korean to Thai, Greek, Italian and Sri Lankan, much of it for around a fiver. The antiques and collectables day fills the courtyard with vintage finds, prints, jewellery and curios, while the arts and crafts days offer handmade gifts, cosmetics, clothing and souvenirs. Prices range from cheap tourist novelties to genuine collectable pieces.
Around the market / getting there
The market sits at 197 Piccadilly in St James's, Westminster, in the church courtyard facing the street. The nearest Underground station is Piccadilly Circus, a couple of minutes' walk away, with Green Park also close by. Pair a visit with Fortnum & Mason, the Royal Academy of Arts, Jermyn Street's shops or a wander down to St James's Park.
Common questions
- What are Piccadilly Market opening times?
- The market runs roughly 10:00 to 18:00 with a food market on Monday, antiques and collectables on Tuesday, and arts and crafts from Wednesday to Saturday. The street food traders are busiest at weekday lunchtimes.
- Is Piccadilly Market free?
- Yes. Entry to Piccadilly Market is free and you only pay for the food, antiques or crafts you choose to buy.
- What is the best time to visit Piccadilly Market?
- Late morning to lunchtime is best, when the most stalls are set up and the street food traders are in full swing before popular dishes sell out.
- Where is Piccadilly Market?
- It is held in the courtyard of St James's Church at 197 Piccadilly, W1J 9LL, in St James's, Westminster, a short walk from Piccadilly Circus station.
Other markets nearby
- Soho Vegan Market Soho, Westminster
- Earlham Street Market Seven Dials, Covent Garden
- Covent Garden Apple Market Covent Garden, Westminster, WC2
- Jubilee Market Hall Covent Garden
- Strutton Ground Market Westminster
- Southbank Centre Winter Market South Bank, Lambeth