On a beautiful summery Saturday in London there is no better place to be than wondering down Broadway Market. Sandwiched between Regents Canal and London Fields, Broadway is one of London's most exciting and culturally diverse markets. With some 80 stalls lining the street selling an eclectic mix of goods from local farmers, world cuisines, arts and crafts people, Broadway is an amalgamation of the best of every London market but without the hype or crazy prices. The market has everything you could ever want, from fresh flowers, to rhubarb rose cupcakes, Portuguese roast hog to Caribbean curry, an entire stall devoted to selling old buttons and ladybird books and delicious cake stalls selling the most gigantic eclairs in the world. Not to mention an ever growing vintage clothing section with the best sparkly sequinned jumper rail in London. And while you peruse all the beautiful stalls there is the ever present double bass player, serenading the passers by from underneath a cherry blossom tree with his lively baritone covers of songs both old and new. The market is also home to some excellent bars, restaurants and cafes; The Gossip Cafe is a little hidden gem in the market, with free wifi and more flavours of tea than you could shake a tetley bag at, all of which arrive in a little teapot with a complementary custard cream, (everyone loves a free biccy).
Broadway is a lively enchanting market with an unpretentious charm that makes it irresistible and the perfect way to spend your Saturday afternoon.
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