Experts' Choice Award Columbia Road Flower Market
What the experts agree on
Sunday mornings transform Columbia Road into one of London's most beloved flower markets—a riot of colorful blooms, boisterous vendors hawking deals, and free festive atmosphere that's ideal for budget-conscious visitors seeking a romantic stroll and
“A Sunday morning tradition for many decades, the Columbia Road Flower Market is a bright, bustling event that has become one of the most beloved in all of London.”
– Travel + Leisure
Fodor's "On Sunday morning this largely built-up area is transformed into a riot of color and scent with the arrival of the flower sellers." Full review
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To avoid the crowds, get here the earlier the better.
Condé Nast Traveler "Blooms aplenty, a romantic morning with a loved one, a Sunday morning stroll and a long, relaxing lunch." Full review
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Make sure to barter with the stallholders for a memorable experience, you'll always get a bargain.
Afar Magazine "On Sundays, it’s totally filled with flowers. It’s an amazing place." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "One of the prettiest spots in London is Sunday morning at Columbia Road, where the street is lined with bucketfuls of flowers and noisy stall owners, hollering deals to the crowd." Full review
New York Times "Columbia Road Flower Market is perhs one of the most popular attractions in East London. On any given Sunday, people can be seen walking the streets with a bouquet tucked under their arm..."
New York Times "Smell the roses at the Columbia Road Flower Market, perhs one of the most popular attractions in East London. Be elbow to elbow with Londoners on Sundays as the street comes alive with..."
Condé Nast Traveler "Part of the reason it takes so long to edge down Columbia Road on a Sunday morning is that people regularly stop in their tracks to take photographs, causing a bit of a pile-up. And you..."
National Geographic "When I'm feeling cash-strapped I go to Columbia Road Flower Market on a Sunday morning. Bargains if you want them and a free, colorful day out."
Time Out "One of London's most well-known and nicest-looking markets, Columbia Road overflows with bucketfuls of beautiful flowers every Sunday. From 8am-3pm, market traders line the narrow street..."
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Independent "The quintessential way to spend a sunny Sunday morning for Londoners, Columbia Road's buzzing flower market is a delightful combination of colour, florals and foliage. Independent coffee..."
