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Lewisham market

Find out opening times, travel information and the historical information for Lewisham Market.

Lewisham market 1906

Lewisham market began in 1906 and is today 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.

Opening hours

Christmas opening hours

  • Christmas Eve (24 Dec) - 9am-5pm
  • Christmas Day (25 Dec) - closed
  • Boxing Day (26 Dec) - closed
  • Friday 27 Dec - 9am-5pm
  • Saturday 28 Dec - 9am-5pm
  • Monday 29 Dec - 10am-4pm
  • Tuesday 30 Dec - 9am-5pm
  • New Years' Eve (31 Dec) - 9am-5pm
  • Thursday 1 January 2025 - closed

How to get here

Situated in the centre of Lewisham, in front of Lewisham Shopping Centre, the market is within easy reach of a number of rail, bus and DLR transport links.

  • Buses: 21, 47, 54, 75, 89, 108, 122, 136, 178, 180, 181, 185, 199, 208, 261, 273, 284, 321, 380, 436, 484, P4
  • Train: Lewisham / Lewisham DLR 

Want to be a market trader?

The Monday to Saturday market attracts locals and visitors from miles around to its 64 stalls with items ranging from: 

  • fresh fruit and vegetables
  • flowers
  • fabric
  • clothing
  • street food
  • confectionary 
  • and household items

The Sunday market is a general market selling non-perishable goods. Contact the markets team using the details below if you would like to trade at Lewisham market.

Contact

Markets Service

Commercial Services, 1st Floor, Eros House, 1a Brownhill Road, Catford, London, SE6 2EG
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