South Bank
Borough Market
London's most famous food market
Photo by Hulki Okan Tabak on Unsplash
- Nearest Station
- London BridgeAbout 4 min walk
- Best Time
- Morning / DaytimeAround lunchtime and on Saturdays it's packed, so weekday mornings just after opening are easiest.
Best Shot
Great for vertical · 9:16Suggested composition at Borough Market
- Where to stand
- The stall area along Stoney Street, at the Green Market entrance
- Composition
- Put the food big in the foreground with the bustle of the stalls blurred behind. A POV shot holding the food out towards the camera is a classic.
Tips
- Say hello before filming traders
- The market is private property, so serious shoots may need checking with the operator
- Trading days and hours can change — check beforehand
Overview
Borough Market is one of London's oldest food markets, packed with street food and fresh produce. It's perfect for food-crawl videos, food reviews and lively market B-roll.
- Street-food grazing
- Iron-and-glass-roofed market architecture
- A unique landscape of crossing railway viaducts
Creator Information
- Area
- South Bank
- Nearest Station
- London BridgeJubilee · Northern · National Rail
- Walking Time
- About 4 min walk
- Best For
- Food / YouTube / TikTok / Lifestyle
- Best Time
- Morning / DaytimeAround lunchtime and on Saturdays it's packed, so weekday mornings just after opening are easiest.
- Indoor / Outdoor
- Indoor & Outdoor
- Free / Paid
- FreeFree entry (food and drink extra)
- Rain Friendly
- Rain friendly
- Filming Permission
- Check before shootingThe market is private property, and serious or commercial filming may require applying to the operator in advance. Say hello before filming traders.Read the filming permission guide
Nearest stations, prices, opening hours and filming rules may change. This information is currently being verified. Please check official sources before you go.
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