London's increasingly famous Borough Market opens on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and sells a large range of quality traditional and unusual food, both British and international. Atmospheric mazy streets and walkways as well as a large central area, the market sprawls beneath and around the railway viaducts between the River Thames and Borough High Street in Southwark, SE London.
As far back as the 11th century, and probably much earlier, London Bridge attracted traders selling grain, fish, vegetables and livestock. In the 13th century they were relocated to today's Borough High Street, and a market has been there ever since. In 1755 some local residents bought a patch of churchyard land known as The Triangle, and reopened the market after the parliament had closed it down. This part is still at the heart of the market today.
The market has about 130 individual stalls selling a huge variety of food, yet has a vibrant and friendly atmosphere. Many of the traders make, grow or rear the produce they sell, amongst which are fresh fruit and vegetables, cheese, meat, game and freshly baked bread, cakes, pies and pastries. There is also a Large variety of cooked and snack food on sale at stalls, cafes and bars, as many tourists also flock to the market.
Borough Market has become a fashionable place and has been featured on TV, and been used as a film set several times.