JUBILEE MARKET

JUBILEE MARKET BUILDING HISTORY

The Jubilee Hall, which houses the Jubilee Market, was designed and built in 1904 by Bedells and Lander in the heart of Covent Garden and gained Grade 2 listed status after a renovation programme by CGHP Architects in the 1980’s. Nowadays, the market has a wide variety of eclectic arts and crafts stalls, antiques and general market items spread over three different markets. Jubilee Market is instantly recognisable with its exciting atmosphere, flags and brass Jubilee Hall Market signage. From the moment you arrive, you are caught up in the hustle and bustle of diverse products from all across the UK.

QUOTES

‘It’s an experience you can’t afford to miss when you visit London’ – Sylvia Saxon – Chairperson – The New Meridian Club

‘The market is adorable, would love to visit again’ – Trip Advisor

‘Jubilee Market is full of interesting stalls, all stocked with lovely little treasures’ – Trip Advisor

‘Lovely tour, great bacon rolls and David our Tour Guide was so informative and funny, and we learnt a lot while having fun’ - Andrew Holden – Owner - Magic Moments Tours

SHOPPING TRIPS

Jubilee Market has plenty to offer to groups for a fabulous shopping trip including discounted shopping, guided tours, free live music, snack bar and restaurant. Local coach drop off and public toilets are a short walking distance away. Groups can book a 45-minute guided walking tour of Covent Garden and include a refreshments package or simply take advantage of discount shopping wristbands.

GUIDED TOUR

Book a guided walking tour with a Market Guide and you will hear stories of Covent Garden, tales of the famous people who have lived there, the filming that has taken place, and the market traders and their wonderful and colourful traditions. Jubilee Market history goes back to 1654 when a small open-air fruit-and-vegetable market had developed on the south side of the fashionable Covent Garden square in London. Gradually, both the market and the surrounding area fell into disrepute, as taverns, theatres, coffee-houses, and brothels opened up. But an Act of Parliament was drawn up to control the area, and Charles Fowler's neo-classical building was erected in 1830 to cover and help organise the market. The market grew and further buildings were added: the Floral Hall, Charter Market, and in 1904 the Jubilee Market running the length of Tavistock Street, named after the then Duke of Bedford, Marquess of Tavistock. The building as it stands today is a solid rectangular structure standing next to the London Transport Museum and on your tour your Guide will tell you all about the major renovation of the Jubilee Market itself, beginning in 1985 and lasting 2 years, it was re-opened by Queen Elizabeth II on 5th August 1987, as commemorated by a stone plaque in the façade of the market itself. You can walk on the cobbles where Eliza Doolittle sold her bunches of Violets in My Fair Lady, or where Alfred Hitchcock filmed Frenzy in 1972 or see where Casanova tried to woo English society.

DISCOUNT WRISTBANDS

Included in your shopping trip are Jubilee Market discount wristbands for use on all our traders’ stalls as a thank you for visiting us. A coach driver refreshment wristband to spend at Peter’s Snack Bar is also included in your shopping trip. You don’t have to take our tour to get the wristbands, simply let us know in advance what date your group is visiting, and we will send you them in advance.

FREE LIVE MUSIC

On the last Thursday of each month there are free lunchtime concerts in Jubilee Market too. It could be anything from a Cockney sing-along, or music from London’s West End shows. Jubilee Market will be celebrating the Platinum Jubilee and jubileemarket.com will have all event details soon.

REFRESHMENTS

Groups (15+) can pre-book refreshments options which include tea, coffee and biscuits, English breakfast rolls, Traditional English fish and chips, or a two-course Italian lunch or cream tea.

You will have lots of free time to enjoy your shopping experience, relax, take a tour or just explore the local area. Antique Market days are on Mondays, General Market days are Tuesday to Friday, and a bustling weekend Arts and Crafts Market is on Saturday’s and Sundays too.