London Central Markets, also known as Smithfield, is one of Europe’s largest and the UK’s largest wholesale meat market. Situated near the City of London, it occupies three listed buildings. It boasts state-of-the-art facilities for the receiving, storing, and dispatching of meat and poultry. Despite being over 800 years old, this historic site is as modern as it gets.
While Smithfield Market is a wholesale market, anyone can buy produce or products in the market. To see the market at its best and find the full range of stalls open, arrive before 7am. Click here for a helpful buying guide.
Opening hours
Monday: 12am – 7am
Tuesday: 12am – 7am
Wednesday: 12am – 7am
Thursday: 12am – 7am
Friday: 12am – 7am
Saturday: closed
Sunday: closed
Bank holidays: closed
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