Deptford Market

I found this totally unexpectedly, although I do now realise it's advertised pretty well too. I had been just going for a walk on a lazy day out of the office, and happened upon this fantastic little market down Deptford High Street.

Although a bit tatty around the edges, it had a good atmosphere, and the traders supplied copious banter alongside their wares. There was a really impressive range of items for sale - from fresh fruit and fish to whole wooden bedframes and luggage. Apparently, there are three seperate markets that specialise in different things although I didn't spot that, and it runs on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

Deptford High Street has a pretty wide range of shops on it too behind the canvas stalls, although mainly on the cheaper end of the spectrum (Poundland "heaven"!), and is also home to the Deptford Arms pub (pictured here at the top). The Deptford Arms is apparently is pretty good for local bands, although a bit scruffy, and the hand-scrawled signs on the door telling non-customers to pee elsewhere are a little off-putting.