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Covent Garden Market Building from afar

This page will give you a full overview of the Covent Garden Market. You will find information on what to expect from the market, including what different markets there are and what is available at the markets on different days. There are also opening times for each market and contact details for the Covent Garden Market.

What to expect at Covent Garden Market and what makes the place so special

There are two different markets in Covent Garden: the Apple Market and the Jubilee Market. The Apple Market is the permanent Market at Covent Garden that happens seven days a week. The Jubilee Market takes place in Jubilee Hall at the Southside of the Covent Garden piazza. It is a smaller market than the Apple Market, but it is still open seven days a week.

In general, the markets are smaller than other London markets such as Portobello market or Spitalfields market. However, it is a central market and ideal for pottering around and soaking up the atmosphere.

The Apple Market:

The Apple Market is located at the very heart of the Covent Garden piazza building (see below for full instructions on how to get to the piazza building). This is Covent Garden's largest market and it takes place every day of the week. The market takes place under the shelter of the roofed piazza building, making it a pleasant place to walk around all year round. Whilst you are in the area you will also be able to stop for a bite to eat in the building or visit some of the boutique shops that surround the market.

For listings of the stalls that are available at the Apple market, including links to official websites and contact details for each of the market traders you can check the Official Covent Garden Market Apple Market Website.

Mondays: Antiques

Tuesdays: Artwork, jewellery and accessories, fashion, homeware

Wednesdays: Artwork, jewellery and accessories, fashion, homeware

Thursdays: Artwork, jewellery and accessories, fashion, homeware

Fridays: Artwork, jewellery and accessories, fashion, homeware

Saturdays: Artwork, jewellery and accessories, fashion, homeware

Sundays: Artwork, jewellery and accessories, fashion, homeware

The Jubilee Market:

The Jubilee Market is smaller than the Apple Market. It sits at the South side of the piazza building and it is open to the elements. The atmosphere of the market is traditional, with wrought iron stalls, hanging baskets full of flowers and friendly vendors.

For listings of the stalls that are available at the Jubilee market, including links to official websites and contact details for each of the market traders you can check the Official Covent Garden Market Jubilee Market Website.

Mondays: Antiques

Tuesdays: Fashion, homeware

Wednesdays: Fashion, homeware

Thursdays: Fashion, homeware

Fridays: Fashion, homeware

Saturdays: Arts and crafts

Sundays: Arts and crafts

How to get there

Closest Tube: Covent Garden (Red Line / Central Line)

On arrival at Covent Garden tube station you will need to take an elevator to reach street level. As you exit the tube station you will find yourself on James Street. Head down the sloping street towards the Covent Garden piazza and you will see the market building directly in front of you. Head inside the building and you will find yourself at the market, with the various options available to you.

Opening times

Opening hours for the Jubilee Market:

Contact details

Apple Market contact address:

Market Office
41 The Market Building
Covent Garden
London
WC2E 8RF

Jubilee Hall contact address:

Jubilee Hall
South Piazza
Covent Garden
London
WC2E 8BD

Tel: +44 (0) 20 7420 5856

Website: Official Website for the Covent Garden Market

It is worth keeping an eye on the official Covent Garden market website (see link below), for other market events that might take place throughout the year. For example, around Christmas time there is often a specialist food market in Covent garden. Prior to your visit, have a look at the website for any news of upcoming events.

The market is not the only place where you can do a spot of shopping in Covent Garden. The whole area is jam packed with a variety of shops and boutiques - everything from make-up shops to cutting edge fashion boutiques to traditional travel book shops. For further details and listings of some of Covent Garden's popular shops, see our Guide to Shops in Covent Garden.

Covent Garden Market is one of the oldest markets in the whole of London - a city world-renowned for its characterful and exciting markets. It is an appealing place to head whilst you are in town to soak up the atmosphere in the beautiful setting of an old market building. If you would like to pick up some antiques, both the Apple Market and the Jubilee Market have their specialist antiques fairs on a Monday. For the rest of the week you will find more variety at the markets, with everything from art and crafts to fashion and jewellery.