I go here with my dad all the time, and it's always a good time. All the stuff there is pretty…read morecool. Once I saw a scuba diving helmet! They also sell old magazines and colossal books. They also have a little area where you can sit down and have a drink of well, whatever's there. I have bought at least two things from there: That flour man from the commercials and a pair of binoculars. I recommend coming here at least once.

This is a superb antiques centre that really is an afternoon out in itself. I can and have spent…read morehours looking through everything on offer. There are at least 3 floors of antiques a lot of which I would class as collectables. Each dealer/seller has a particular area to themselves in which to display their products. There are a few craft sections as well as antiques, which is nice. If you have a difficult person to buy for, this is a very good place to find something unusual.

This is a wonderful place to go to rummage for antiques. It is an old mill or works of some sort…read more There are large numbers of garden and architectural antiques in the grounds, some of which look as if they have been there forever! Inside on the ground floor is a workroom that ensures the whole place has that lovely sawdust and polish smell at all times. There are a few pieces on this level, but you then go up to another huge flor of antiques and reclaimed pieces and then to a third level for even more. The things range from huge, heavy, 12 place dining tables to very delicate tiny pieces. The articles are well laid out and the staff are very helpful. Prices are reasonable and of course there is alwasy room for a bit og bargaining! They also offer a delivery service. Well worth a look.

I love rooting around this shop. There is always something to find, normally at a very reasonable…read moreprice. We've bought toasting forks and pokers from there which are much nicer and cheaper than buying new. Great for china tat for my daughter too! Lots of parking and an interesting trip out.

This is an old converted barn filled with all manner of antiques and collectable items. The range…read moreis cast and the staff very helpful. There is room for bargaining depending on your method payment. There is ample parking and there is tea shop opposite which servies home cooked meals too. Prices for the antiques are good - not silly London figures. There are also a number of ourdoor items - old garden features and salvage.

I used to work close by to the market, not many people notice this but if you after a cheap eat try…read moreupstairs. There are about 4-5 stall type eateries offering a range of world cuisines. If I remember correctly they had Indian, Chinese, Jamaican, Italian and something else. The market itself is quite quirky and if I'm honest a bit of a tourist trap. In the sense that prices don't quite beat other markets such as Camden or Portabello. But I guess it depends what your after. Atmosphere though is fantastic. Especially in the summer, you can sit down with a ice cream or coffee and people spot whilst enjoying some of the free street performances. There is also a band located in the basement which fills the air with familiar classical tunes. In the winter the atmosphere is very different, warm, cosy and bustling.

Covent Garden Antique Market is certainly worth a visit, particularly if you are on holiday in…read moreLondon and want to see the sights. Tere are lots of little shops and stalls to wonder around, but most enjoyably yu can spend time in central London just enjoying the atmosphere. There are quite often street performers at one end of the Market and it is just possible that you will find something nice to purchase too. Covent Garden is the closest tube station.