So, first of all, interesting stuff to do/see in London? Both my mum and her friend are interested in arty-crafty stuff.. Preferably within zones 1-2.
And, what market to visit? Market in singular, because there'll be time for just one! ;-) No food markets, because, well, just because.
So far, we'll probably be going to the Quilts exhibition at the V&A, visit an awesome fabric shop which I can't remember the name of right now.. but that's pretty much it.
Any thoughts?
if it's Sunday then go to Spitalfields Market and a stroll round the corner to Brick Lane and the Sunday UpMarket: lots of individually crafted things from brooches to bloomers, handbags to hats: posters to pillows: yummy places to eat too!
ReplyDeleteor Columbia Road Flower Market as there are lots of gorgeous shops along that road as well as all the beautiful blooms:
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Reading your current to-do list made me smile...I'm off to London on saturday for a few days and so far all I have on my to-do list is the V&A Quilt exhibition and to visit one of my favourite fabric shops - Fabrics Galore in Lavendar Hill, Clapham - definately worth a trip (www.fabricsgalore.co.uk/)
ReplyDeleteI'll be interested to see some of the other suggestions you get - I may pinch one or two!
Liberty's?
ReplyDeleteIf you're at Fabrics Galore, it might be worth a wander up the Northcote Road (just down the hill and around the corner from the fabric shop). There is a bit of a street market (not as fab as Spitalfields or the UpMarket), and a few sweet independent little shops, like the honey shop.
ReplyDeleteIf you're near London Bridge/Borough, there's a cute little teahouse called Shipp's Tearooms right around the corner from Borough Market.
I'm sure I'll think of other things! I love coming up with 'non-tourist' things for friends to do when they come to visit!
Hey guys, thank you for all your suggestions! Adding them to the list of possibilities! :-)
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