Brixton Village

The Basics

With well over 100 independent traders, cafes, and restaurants, the bustling markets are spread out over a warren of indoor stalls, shops, and cafes serving all manner of culinary treats hailing from all over the world, with everything from gourmet burgers to Caribbean cuisine. A variety of tradespeople sell everything from hand-woven baskets to wooden spoons, jewelry, and vintage clothing in Market Row. The arcades are included on a number of private walking, culinary, and heritage tours of the area.

Things to Know Before You Go

• The markets are open everyday from 8am to 11:30pm (with the exception of a 6pm closing time on Mondays).

• There are weekly rotating themed markets on Saturdays, and a farmer’s market on Sundays.

• On Fridays the markets offer street food, crafts and vintage finds.

How to Get There

The markets are easily reached by tube, bus and train. Turn right out of Brixton tube station, then take the first right down Atlantic Road. The Brixton Station Road overground stop exits almost directly into the market. A number of buses also service the market. There are bike racks in the courtyard of Brixton Village and a parking lot on Brixton Station Road.

When to Get There

Brixton Market arcades are open year-round, seven days a week. The markets are covered, so you can visit in bad weather, and they offer different goods depending on the season.

Saturday Markets

The first Saturday of the month brings the “bread and flea” market selling freshly baked cakes and antiques. On the second Saturday, the makers market offers handmade crafts and art. The third Saturday is the retro and vintage market, with racks of clothes and shoes. The fourth (and fifth) Saturdays see all of the traders reconvene for the Brix Mix market. And on Sundays it’s the farmer’s turn, selling organic veggies, local honey, artisan chocolate, cheese, and more.

Ways to explore

Many Brixton walking tours, including those that focus on street food and city history, stop at the market and can help you navigate the more than 100 independent vendors from 50 global nationalities that pack the arcades at Brixton Village—which brands itself as London’s most diverse market. While there, visit the warren of indoor stalls, shops, restaurants, and cafés to pick up handcrafted clothing and jewelry, as well as culinary treats, inspired by locations as varied as Mexico, the Middle East, Brazil, and the Caribbean.

Accessibility

Brixton Village is at ground level and completely accessible. You can request ramp access to specific stores and restaurants if needed.

Age limits

None

What to pack

Keep any valuables secure and close to you, as the market can get crowded.

What to wear

The markets are covered but not fully enclosed, so bring layers as you might feel warm or cold depending on your location.

Not allowed

Bikes, skateboards, scooters, antisocial behavior

Amenities

Wi-Fi, restrooms, restaurants, cafés, bars, stores, market stalls, ATMs

Address

It’s easy to reach Brixton Village by bus, train, and, especially, by the tube. Entrances to Brixton Village are on Atlantic Road, Brixton Station Road, Pope’s Road, Electric Lane, and Coldharbour Lane.

Driving

If driving from central London, head south on A201 (Farringdon Road). Continue onto A202 (Camberwell New Road). Follow A203 (Stockwell Road) directly into Brixton. It’s about a 20-minute drive.

Public transportation

It’s simplest to reach Brixton Village by tube. Brixton is at the end of the blue Victoria line, so it’s impossible to miss your stop. The market is a 1-minute walk from the station via Electric Avenue.

Best times to visit

Thanks to its wealth of food options, Brixton Village is the ideal place to visit at lunchtime or for dinner.

Best days to visit

The arcades close in the early evening on Monday but stay open until midnight from Tuesday through Sunday.

Best months to visit

Brixton Village’s covered walkways offer some shelter if you are exploring during the cooler months in London, when there’s always a high chance of rain.

Special events

Brixton Village celebrates the holiday season with several special events and hosts featured markets with guest vendors on select Sundays throughout the year.