Frequently Asked Questions
More on Markets
General Information (Location, times).
I want to visit Ridley Road market, what time does it open?
I am a market trader, what time can I set up my stall in the morning?
The start and finish times for all markets are:
Ridley Road Market:
January to November: Monday to Thursdays: 6am to 6pm. Fridays and Saturdays: 6am to 7pm.
December: Every day: 6am to 7pm.
All other markets and miscellaneous isolated sites:
Weekdays : 7.30am to 6pm
Fridays and Saturdays: 7.30am to 6pm
I wish to know which market is best for me to visit?
Each market specialises in different commodities. Please see the list below:
Ridley Road: World Food market
Hoxton St: General market – noted for clothes and shoes
Well St: General market
Broadway Farmers: Style market
Kingsland Waste: Noted for tools and nearly new goods
I want to drive to Hoxton Market? Can you provide me with details of where I can park safely?
There are no car parks. Traders and shoppers have to find parking in neighbouring roads and need to observe any parking restrictions. There are no parking restrictions on Saturdays for Kingsland Waste, Broadway and Well Street. For Hoxton and Ridley Road, shoppers/traders must use the pay and display.
I am a trader at Broadway market, where can I park my van of goods?
There are no parking facilities available for traders at any market.
I am a market trader at Ridley Road, is there a storage facilities available to me?
The markets do not provide traders with storage facilities; you will need to contact your Traders Association for advice.
I am in a wheelchair, which market is adapted for wheelchair users?
Each market in the borough is at street level.
I wish to request further information on Markets?
How do i make a complaint regarding Markets?
For further information or to complain about Markets contact us on:
Phone: 020 8356 3367
Write: Markets / Street Trading
81 Downham Road
London
N1 5TR
Email: info@hackney.gov.uk
Web link:
Page updated: 28 Feb 2007