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Columbia Road Flower Market

Market and Flower Store

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Ranked #9 for flower stores in London
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"Amazing place for a Sunday morning"(12 Tips)
"Amazing vibe, cheap and beautiful flowers, crowded tho."(9 Tips)
"Come at about 3pm for great deals on flowers and plants."(7 Tips)
"amazing vintage shops"(4 Tips)

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Brad TubbSeptember 28, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Get here early (before 9am) if you want the best choice of flowers, or late (after 14:30) if you want the best deals. Gets really busy, so avoid bringing pets or pushchairs if you can help it
Gozde AcarJuly 11, 2017
It is a reason to love Sundays more. Beautiful flowers in each and every color are waiting for you to get them and be a part of your home. Don't forget to spend some time in the park closeby too.
Lauren KeithJanuary 28, 2018
Best to visit first thing in the morning when it's quiet or just before closing when the stall holders are trying to get rid of their last plants before they go home: http://bit.ly/2Goi69q
CNNAugust 6, 2014
From 8 a.m.-2 p.m. every Sunday, the flowers and plants up for sale are some of the best (and cheapest) around. Arrive early to avoid the crowds. Blooming marvelous. Read more
Bitches Who BrunchDecember 3, 2015
If you find yourself in East London on a Sunday, the flower market on Columbia Road can’t be missed. Peruse through hundreds of fresh bouquets and succulents sold by aggressively brash “barrow boys." Read more
Bashi K.October 8, 2018
Come just before closing if you are sucker for a bargain! Cheapo tip: Head towards hackney roads sainsburys after to pick up some goodie goodies and munch on them in the near by Haggerston park💩
Gabriela CarpizoAugust 1, 2017
Lovely place to buy flowers and plants. To get what you are looking for arrive early. If you arrive at the end, around 14:00 there are lots of discounts ! Have fun!
Slynky CatOctober 31, 2017
One of my favourite ways to spend a Sunday in London looking through the stalls of fresh flowers, people watching & enjoying the boutique shops. Go after 2pm for discounted stock as they clear up.
Amy WhitneyFebruary 21, 2017
This is my favourite thing to do on a Sunday, grab a coffee - potter through the shops and look and smell the flowers. Look out for the pearly kings and queens (google this).
Shamsa AbdulrahmanFebruary 14, 2016
Very beautiful Sunday market open 8-3pm. Can get really crowded so come early to enjoy it then walk around the area. Nice shops & cafes
Jason QuarisaOctober 13, 2019
Go early or don’t go! Plenty of great options and so really nice stores though it gets really touristy post 10am so suggest you go early!
S Marks The SpotsDecember 13, 2013
One of the beautiful markets in London! Open on Sundays between 8.00-15.00; come early to avoid crowds. Apart from the gorgeous flower stalls, there are great vintage shops and cute cafes nearby. Read more
Federica MirraMay 6, 2018
Really busy and crowded, but super nice atmosphere and cheap flowers and plants! Nice for a sunday walk and a drink in one of the caffees nearby.
Asli YDecember 29, 2013
This area may be a bit rough but once you walk the 'spooky' walk from the station, you will find yourself in this flower lovers' paradise! <3 There's also live music, food and some shops as bonus!
Brad TFebruary 17, 2015
Plants, flowers and the pots to go with them...plus some cool vintage cocktail glasses on the side...can all be found here. A good day spent. Now if only the street was 10x wider.
MadaFebruary 19, 2023
A must visit for a nice leisurely walk, enjoying the flowers and the smells. packed with colour, smells, Flowers of all sizes and species, and lots of botanicals at very good prices.
Dimitra L.May 22, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Beautiful Sunday strolls across Columbia Road. Feel the vibe of the flower market and don't miss these tiny vertical streets with the hidden markets and coffee shops.
Chris HainesFebruary 1, 2016
A lovely flower market with a huge variety of flower types. Very friendly sellers and good value for a lot of the deals they offer here.
Jimmy HaMarch 18, 2014
Come here on Sunday mornings, and the whole block is lined with very loud flower sellers, but it's fun to come and see all the colors and sights and definitely smells. Gets VERY crowded.
LisaJuly 22, 2018
Been here 10+ times
Bring cash. Come early (8 a.m.) or late. Prepare for crowds. Visit Lily Vanilli.
Rebecca Coker-AdelekeAugust 7, 2017
Get there early (0500!) to beat the crowds. Otherwise get there after 1230 (closes at 1400), all the prices begin to drop as the stall holders start packing up.
Heidi ChenJune 25, 2018
Great street market, plenty of options. Very busy. Opens on Sunday.
Const HtFebruary 9, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Go there around 2pm to get the first discounts at the closing of the market. Take a look to all the decoration shops on the street, it's lovely!
Yakaday KoromaJuly 28, 2019
Very busy but worth a visit great flower selection, and little restaurant, cafe on each side of the road value of money
Liis SaarSeptember 22, 2015
Been here 5+ times
That's the perfect place to kickstart a good Sunday. Get there early to avoid biggest crowds and just wonder around this beautiful busy street.
Charles PycraftAugust 19, 2022
Been here 5+ times
Awesome market and always worth a visit and beautiful oysters at oysterboy stall behind market
New York HabitatFebruary 25, 2014
If you want to experience a market full of sweet scents, this is your ideal flower market and one of the best in Hackney!
Jennifer BermanAugust 27, 2017
True Brit Sunday morning with a pint of beer, scotch eggs & bacon Buttie. Then off to get our fresh flowers to take home! @columbiamarket
naranjaimparJune 18, 2016
Flower market with vintage furniture as well on Sunday mornings, try to go so early and have breakfast there.
Kim PhamSeptember 4, 2016
Been here 10+ times
Lots of gorgeous flowers and plants on sale. The vendors will cut you a deal - succulents abound!
Danya JimenezMarch 22, 2015
Loved the atmosphere. Great food too. It does get crowded after 10:30 and it's hard to walk.
Ceara PixieJune 4, 2017
It's crazy busy but I love the buzz. Make sure you have cash and don't just buy the first flowers you see.
Matthew HemesAugust 11, 2014
Arrive early! It was busy by 10am. Incredible amount of flowers and plants for sale in such a small space!
Alexia KApril 1, 2017
Excellent for getting the gist of east London colorful plethora of flowers an shrewd cafes. A must for tourists and londoners
DanApril 12, 2016
Been here 5+ times
A wonderful way to spend a Sunday. Grab the best deals towards the late afternoon just as everyone is packing up 💐
Leiliane ValadaresApril 8, 2018
It is a magical beautiful place. But is a market. on Sunday. Crowed
Anikan SkaiwalkaMarch 27, 2016
Little shops around, the colors. Can get quite busy and crowded so u need lots of relaxing thoughts
Julia KateAugust 28, 2016
Get there before the midday madness, take your camera & be prepared to husdle with the crowd but it will be worth it!
Brittany SübersFebruary 18, 2019
Succulents 3 for £10 and great quality! Perfect for a lazy Sunday stroll!
George JohnsonMarch 25, 2012
love this place - a proper east end market. Parking is a nightmare - make sure you dont park in Residents Only spots. When you do find a parking place its free for 2 hours
MarcoApril 28, 2018
Lovely market with beautiful flowers and plants. A bit overcrowded but it's worth it.
Florent SegouinJuly 22, 2018
Lovely flower market with small plant shops, coffee shops, record stores, etc. A must see in London!
JustinMarch 13, 2016
Incredibly crowded, colourful, wonderful smelling market. Bargain bouquets, although worth a visit just for the experience!
Ben TweedyMay 20, 2017
In Shoreditch on a Sunday? You'd be an idiot not to come here! Lovely on a sunny day, lots of kitsch shops and bargains and flowers! Busy though!
Tom EdwardsNovember 8, 2015
Surprisingly small but amazingly vibrant. Full of unusual flowers, plants and bulbs. Bargain prices. Cash only. Very crowded after 10am.
Louise WillettNovember 11, 2016
get there really early to beat the crowd, or close to closing time for some bargains - go to lily vanilli for sustenance!
Pieter de MeerSeptember 28, 2015
Expect crowds. Also worth visiting on saturday, no flowers but some amazing vintage shops, boutiques and galleries.
David RobertsMay 16, 2011
One of the most beautiful Sunday market walks you could hope for, don't ignore the surrounding shops and cafes which are all delightful and there all week. (via Scoville) Read more
Stuart CruickshankJuly 15, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Quintessential London experience. Grab a coffee, investigate the quirky shops, wander the market listening to the banter between the stall owners and go home with a selection of flowers.
National Geographic Traveller (UK)October 6, 2014
This half-mile street, just east of Shoreditch, is most noted for a flower market dating back to 1869. Held on Sundays (8am to 3pm)... Read more

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