A 6 minute cycle from Kip Hotel, Broadway Market is a Victorian street market situated in Hackney, North London that’s well worth a visit. So if you’re looking for a hotel near Broadway Market, we’ve got rooms for you!
Open every Saturday, Broadway Market is a thriving hub of market stalls, where you can find a multitude of things on offer. From costermongers to green-grocers, everything that is fit to sell is on offer here.
In addition to the thriving Saturday market, there are over 70 shops, cafés and restaurants open seven days a week from dawn to dusk.
The street is part of the old “Porter’s Path” and has been in use since Roman Times. Now, it’s a vibrant market that’s a fashionable place to visit; both as a social venue and a great shopping experience. Not a bad way to spend a Saturday!
It has cemented its place in pop culture as the barber shop was the location for David Cronenberg’s 2007 film, Eastern Promises. The opening scenes of the 1988 movie Buster were shot at the Regent’s Canal end of the market. And it was also used for filming some scenes in the 1947 film Odd Man Out. It’s also rumoured that the old Broadway Market partly inspired EastEnders. So if you’re a fan of the London-based soap you might find it fun to pay the market a visit.
Broadway Market is located just a quick 2 minute walk from London Fields so if you’re heading for a browse at the market, you could also take a stroll around the beautiful park, getting away from the hustle and bustle of the street for some much needed greenery. Which also has a pool!
If you’re planning a visit to London and want a hotel near Broadway Market, book your stay at Kip today.