London Attractions
Description
Venue: Borough Market When: Daily; Fri and Sat only
Incongruously located between the developed apartments of London's upwardly mobile and the shadowy haunts of Dickensian London, Borough Market offers a tempting mix of traditional, modern and gourmet food.
The market has been in its current location since 1756 and remains a centre of food excellence. Records can be traced back to 1014 and indicate that from its beginning the market sold vegetables as well as fish, grain and cattle, earning it the nickname "London's Larder".
Flour Power sells freshly baked bread from award-winning baker Dan de Gustibus. The Ginger Pig is famous for quality pork, ham, bacon and sausages from naturally-reared animals raised on their small family farm in Nottinghamshire. Equally tempting for carnivores are Wild Beef, who travel 200 miles from Dartmoor with some of the finest beef to be bought in London.
Gourmet and poultry is represented by English Natural Foods, offering Trelough duck & duck confit, guinea fowl and more tempting treats. The Nut Man stocks the widest range of nuts and fruits imaginable. Wholesale and retail fruits and vegetables are provided by Turnips. There is also a wide selection of fish, cheese, wines and organic produce available.
The market has a deep-rooted history in feeding travellers. It was the point from which Chaucer's pilgrims set out on their journey to Canterbury and the meeting point of all roads from the South Coast and Southern Counties into the City of London. With plenty of ready-to-eat hot and cold snacks on offer, you're likely to leave the market with a full stomach as well as a full basket.
Incongruously located between the developed apartments of London's upwardly mobile and the shadowy haunts of Dickensian London, Borough Market offers a tempting mix of traditional, modern and gourmet food.
The market has been in its current location since 1756 and remains a centre of food excellence. Records can be traced back to 1014 and indicate that from its beginning the market sold vegetables as well as fish, grain and cattle, earning it the nickname "London's Larder".
Flour Power sells freshly baked bread from award-winning baker Dan de Gustibus. The Ginger Pig is famous for quality pork, ham, bacon and sausages from naturally-reared animals raised on their small family farm in Nottinghamshire. Equally tempting for carnivores are Wild Beef, who travel 200 miles from Dartmoor with some of the finest beef to be bought in London.
Gourmet and poultry is represented by English Natural Foods, offering Trelough duck & duck confit, guinea fowl and more tempting treats. The Nut Man stocks the widest range of nuts and fruits imaginable. Wholesale and retail fruits and vegetables are provided by Turnips. There is also a wide selection of fish, cheese, wines and organic produce available.
The market has a deep-rooted history in feeding travellers. It was the point from which Chaucer's pilgrims set out on their journey to Canterbury and the meeting point of all roads from the South Coast and Southern Counties into the City of London. With plenty of ready-to-eat hot and cold snacks on offer, you're likely to leave the market with a full stomach as well as a full basket.
London Information
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Address: There are drop-in Tourist Information Centres in Victoria Station, Liverpool St Station, Heathrow near the underground and other venues around London. See their website for details.
Phone: +44 (0) 8701 566 366
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