Smithfield Market, London

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Accessibility

The market is all on one level and the central Buyers’ Walk is wide and spacious.

There are disabled parking bays on both floors of the car park.

Brief description

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cje050wz22qo

"The oldest meat and fish markets in London, which date back 850 years, are facing permanent closure from 2028.

Smithfield meat market, near St Paul's Cathedral, and Billingsgate fish market in Canary Wharf are to be closed after the City of London Corporation voted to withdraw support for them.

The Corporation said it would now work with traders to help them find alternative premises.

Traders, who have been offered compensation, have said the move means a London tradition will be lost, with one saying "it's all about the money now"."

"Smithfield is the largest wholesale meat market in the UK and one of the biggest in Europe. The current iteration of the market has been trading at the site since the 1860s. Prior to that it was a livestock market, which dated back to the medieval period.

Work has already begun on turning this site into a new cultural and commercial hub, which includes the new London Museum."

""The Corporation will now have to file a Private Bill in Parliament as it seeks to absolve itself of the legal responsibility of running the markets.

It said traders would be able to continue their operations at the markets until at least 2028.""

Address

Smithfield Market

Grand Avenue

London

EC1A 9PS

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Website

https://www.smithfieldmarket.com/

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Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

Transport

Nearest tube stations: Farringdon and Barbican

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