Discover markets
Discover lively community and privately run markets across the borough, perfect for fresh produce, everyday essentials, unique finds and great street food.
Council‑run markets
This is a guide to those looking to support local vendors and experience the vibrant market atmosphere of Lewisham's thriving markets.
Catford market
You can find toys, clothes, plants, fruit and vegetables and fish as well as multicultural foods at Catford market.
Hours
- Monday to Saturday: 9am–5pm (access guide from AccessAble)
What you’ll find
Toys, clothes, plants, fruit and vegetables, fish and a range of multicultural foods.
The covered market in the Catford Centre (Tuesday to Sunday) is not managed by the Council but offers clothing, fruit and veg, and fresh seafood.
Getting here
- buses: 75, 124, 160, 171, 181, 185, 202, 284, 320, 336
- trains: Catford / Catford Bridge (Southeastern)
A bit of history
Catford’s street market began in the 1880s, originally in Rushey Green. It wasn’t until 1929 that the market moved into Catford Broadway.
In the 1930s there were about 50 stalls selling a mixture of food, clothes, crockery and carpets but the market fizzled out during the war, as Catford suffered serious bomb damage. It wasn’t revived until 1976, when licensing for 35 pitches was granted.
But nearly 40 years on, Catford market is still going strong.
Deptford market
The market on Deptford High Street sells a wide variety of goods including fresh fish, fruit and vegetables, multi-cultural food, haberdashery, clothing, shoes and fashion items, fabric, curtains and household items.
Visitors can also pick up bargains or enjoy lunch at a number of shops and cafes on Deptford High Street.
Hours
- Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays: 9am-5.30pm - Deptford High Street is closed to traffic from 6am to 7pm on market days
What you’ll find
- Deptford High Street: fresh fish, fruit and veg, multicultural food, haberdashery, clothing, fashion items, fabric, curtains and household goods, with independent shops and cafés nearby
- Douglas Way: world‑famous for bric‑a‑brac and second‑hand goods, from vintage record players to antique silverware
Getting here
- buses: 47, 53, 177, 225, 453
- London Overground: New Cross, New Cross Gate
- rail / DLR: Deptford / Deptford Bridge (DLR)
A bit of history
Trading in Deptford started in 1872. It was originally a market for foreign cattle and sheep which were sold mostly to Smithfield meat market. The cattle market closed in 1913, and the market traders were moved into Douglas Way in 1921 to ease traffic congestion.
Lewisham market
Situated in front of Lewisham Shopping Centre, with excellent rail, bus and DLR links.
Hours
- Monday to Saturday: 9am-6pm
- Sunday: 10am-4pm (access guide from AccessAble)
What you’ll find (Mon-Sat)
Around 64 stalls with:
- fresh fruit and vegetables
- flowers
- fabric
- clothing
- street food
- confectionery
- household items
Sunday market
A general market selling non‑perishable goods.
Getting here
- buses: 21, 47, 54, 75, 89, 108, 122, 136, 178, 180, 181, 185, 199, 208, 261, 273, 284, 321, 380, 436, 484, P4
- rail / DLR: Lewisham / Lewisham DLR
A bit of history
Lewisham market began in 1906 and is one of a handful of six-day markets in London.
This picture taken in 1911 of Lewisham market was taken from the southern end, looking north towards Avenue Road, now replaced by the main entrance to the Lewisham Centre.
In 1944, Lewisham Market was bombed by a V1 rocket which landed 100 yards from the Clock Tower and killed 56 people, injured 99 and demolished part of the High Street shops.
Farmers' markets
To qualify as a farmers’ market, producers are typically local (within 50 miles) and sell their own produce. Bakers are required to use at least one local ingredient. The person on the stall is directly involved in production, so you can ask how things are made or grown.
Saturdays
- Brockley market, Lewisham College Car Park, Lewisham Way, Brockley SE4 1UT (run by Brockley Market), 10am-2pm
- Telegraph Hill market, Telegraph Hill (Lower) Park, entrance at Arbuthnot Rd & Erlanger Rd, SE14 5LS, 10am-3pm
Sundays
- Food & Farmers Market, Beckenham Place Park, Beckenham Hill Rd, BR3 1SY, 10am-3pm
- Blackheath Station Car Park (run by London Farmers’ Markets), 10am-2pm
- Horniman market, Horniman Museum, 100 London Rd, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ, 10am-3pm
Apply to trade at a council‑run market
If you’d like a stall at Catford, Deptford or Lewisham markets submit a casual trader application form.
Questions?
Contact the markets service with any queries.
Important
The covered market in the Catford Centre and the farmers’ markets listed above are not managed by the Council. Please apply directly with the relevant operator.
For the Good People Car Boot events on Catford Broadway Market (31 Jan, 28 Feb, 21 Mar 2026), apply directly via their sign‑up form.