Deptford Market Yard, at Deptford Station in south-east London, brings food traders and market stalls together beneath renovated railway arches. Browse clothes, fresh fish, household goods and second-hand finds, then pause for street food in the yard. The traditional market on nearby Douglas Way has antiques, bric-a-brac and vintage pieces, with flea-market stalls on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. The arches give the area a distinctive setting, and named food traders have included Taca Tacos, Sharkbait & Swim and Jerk Yard.
The arches and the market
Deptford Market Yard sits by Deptford Station, with food traders and other businesses arranged around renovated brick railway arches. The arches give this newer public space a clear connection to the area’s railway setting.
The traditional market is nearby on Douglas Way, at the end of Deptford High Street. Its stalls sell practical everyday goods as well as second-hand clothes, bric-a-brac, antiques and collectibles. The market began as a cattle market in 1872; that use has long since ended.
Street food and market days
Food traders in the yard have included Taca Tacos, known for Cali-style tacos, Sharkbait & Swim for seafood and Jerk Yard for jerk chicken. Other traders have served Mauritian-inspired barbecue and savoury artisan waffles. The selection can differ from stall to stall, so take a look around before choosing where to eat.
The flea market on Douglas Way runs on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Saturday can draw a crowd, and some market traders finish by lunchtime. Going before noon gives you more time to browse the stalls.
FAQ
When is the flea market at Deptford Market?
The flea market runs on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
What can you buy at Deptford Market?
Stalls sell fresh produce, clothes, household goods, antiques, bric-a-brac and second-hand items.
How do you get to Deptford Market Yard?
Deptford Station and Deptford DLR are nearby.
