Portobello Market
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The film starts at Portobello Market, a vibrant street bazaar, where vendors and locals cross paths as they shop for fresh produce during weekdays. On weekends, the area transforms into a vast heirloom haven selling, as Will warns, “millions of antiques—some genuine and some… not so genuine.” Scour through thousands of stalls, which also peddle fashion items, second-hand goods, and fresh food. Be wary of your valuables, though—this London institution attracts pickpockets looking for a different kind of steal!
Portobello Road, London, United Kingdom
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What you’ll see in Portobello Market depends on which day you visit. Mondays through Thursdays feature fashion, food, and random bric-a-brac. Fridays get more hectic as more stalls set up, and antiquities enter the fair. Sundays are always in full swing, proving its claim as the world’s largest antique market. Arrive before 11:00AM to get dibs on ultimate steals, and find out the secrets of haggling from the well-versed regulars!
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