About Leadenhall Market

Leadenhall Market is a beautiful covered market in London and you can find it at Gracechurch Street. You don't have to walk, there is vehicular access available via Whittington Avenue to the north as well as Lime Street to the south and east. Leadenhall also has additional pedestrian access via a number of narrow passageways. The market is open weekdays from 7am until late night. Primarily the shops sell fresh food. The vendors are an assortment of cheesemongers, butchers and florists. However some commercial retailers are also located in the market. Leadenhall market had and extensive redecoration done from 1990 to 1991. It completely transformed the markets appearance and enhanced its architectural character and detail. Every year, the market is decorated with Christmas lights and a large Christmas tree is erected at the north entrance.

The market traces its history back to the 14th century. It is built on the centre of ancient Roman London and originally was a meat, game and poultry market. The green and maroon ornate roof structure and the present cobbled floors were designed in 1881 by Sir Horace Jones in order to make the market a tourist attraction. In fact this market was used to represent the area of London near The Leaky Cauldron and Diagon Alley in the film Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. Leadenhall is further featured in the film The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus as well.

Location

Aldgate