Columbia Road market

Columbia Road market is a flower market in Bethnal Green where vendors display blooms, plants, herbs, and gardening supplies along the street every Sunday. The market stretches across several blocks and offers specimens ranging from small bedding plants to full-sized trees.

The market began in 1869 as a general street market in East London and later transformed into a flower-focused destination. This shift made it an important hub for gardeners and plant lovers across the region.

The street brings together independent shop owners running art galleries, vintage stores, delis, and cafés alongside the flower stalls. This mix reflects how East London entrepreneurs have built their own community spaces over time.

The market operates on Sundays with better prices during the final hour when vendors clear out stock. Arriving early gives you the best selection, while coming later means lower costs.

Many vendors cultivate their own plants or source rare varieties from overseas. This makes the market a destination for unusual and tropical specimens you will not find elsewhere.

Location: London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Website: http://columbiaroad.info

GPS coordinates: 51.52940,-0.06940

Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:23