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For tenants of Smithfield Market getting up in the dark is the nothing out of the ordinary; with the market opening at 4am these hard working folk start work when London's clubbers are just going home. As one of the oldest and most attractive markets in London Smithfield is a must-see. Steeped in history, there's been a lively trade in livestock on this ground since the 10th century when horses, swine and oxen were sold in the 'smooth field' on Fridays. It's this smoothness which is said to be where Smithfield gets its name. Today, meat, poultry, cheese, pies, and other delicatessen goods are available for wholesale here so the crowd it attracts largely consists of butchers, restaurateurs and caterers. The central avenues allow customers to walk through the market but to get a closer look they must dress up in clean protective clothes. The market buildings which still stand and operate today were designed by City Architect Sir Horace Jones in 1866. Rail was taking off at that time and the East and West Buildings were built above new lines connecting London to every other part of the country, enabling meat to be delivered directly to the market. A recent £70 million refurbishment has created a thoroughly modern temperature controlled environment inside a magnificent Grade II listed Victorian building. A visit to the market is all about soaking up the atmosphere - and dropping into gastro pub Smiths of Smithfield opposite for pint with the papers.
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49-50 St John's Square, EC1V | 5 minutes from Smithfield Market
Located nearby to trendy neighbourbood Farringdon, The Zetter Townhouse Clerkenwell has been affectionately named the Great Aunt of the original Zetter Hotel. Within the Georgian townhouse, ... More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel from £105 30% off
St John's Square 86-88 Clerkenwell Road, EC1M | 5 minutes from Smithfield Market
Found in the trendy neighbourhood of Clerkenwell, The Zetter Hotel provides stylish boutique accommodation within a converted Victorian warehouse. With 59 rooms, each individually designed and ... More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel from £88 34% off
24 Ludgate Hill, EC4M | 7 minutes from Smithfield Market
This neat and simple hotel gets all the basics right. The prices are sensible, the rooms are simply and attractively decorated, there's a decent little bistro, ... More
London > Shopping > Markets
Whittington Avenue, off Gracechurch Street, City, London EC3V | 18 minutes from Smithfield Market
Leadenhall Market is a restored Victorian covered market that sells traditional game, poultry, fish and meat. Although there has been a forum (market place) on where ... More
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
91 Cowcross Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1M | 1 minute from Smithfield Market
Its location opposite Smithfield Market is a very appropriate spot for the Farm Collective to set up shop. Working with select farmers and small producers, this outlet ... More
London > Shopping > Jewellery
34 Clerkenwell Green, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 6 minutes from Smithfield Market
Lesley Craze houses contemporary pieces of jewellery design in an interesting gallery shop. A range of materials is used, including both precious and semi-precious metals, and ... More
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Monday 25th February 2019 - 6pm-7pm
Smithfield Market, 150 London Wall, EC2Y | 5 minutes from Smithfield Market
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London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Tuesday 26th February 2019 - 6pm-7pm
Smithfield Market, 150 London Wall, EC2Y | 5 minutes from Smithfield Market
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London > Events > Concerts Dates: Tuesday 26th February 2019 - 6.45pm-10pm
Smithfield Market, 5 St Andrew Street, Holborn, EC4A | 5 minutes from Smithfield Market
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London > Entertainment > Theatres
Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | 7 minutes from Smithfield Market
The Barbican Centre's two theatre spaces - the Barbican Theatre and The Pit - offer everything from gritty reality to far-flung fantasy, from dance to ... More
London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | 7 minutes from Smithfield Market
Described by the Queen as 'one of the wonders of the modern world' , the Barbican Centre has also been voted 'London's ugliest building'. Ugly or ... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | 7 minutes from Smithfield Market
In the two theatre spaces - the Barbican Theatre and the Pit - you can enjoy everything from gritty reality to far-flung fantasy, from dance ... More
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London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
West Smithfield, Clerkenwell, London EC1A | 2 minutes from Smithfield Market
St Bartholomew the Great is a historic church founded in 1123 and the oldest parish church in the City of London. Features include the pre-Reformation octagonal ... More
London > Attractions > Museums
150 London Wall, City, London EC2Y | 5 minutes from Smithfield Market
Experience the real flavour of London life from the prehistoric to present day when you visit the Museum of London, a modern ... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Clerkenwell Close, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 6 minutes from Smithfield Market
The Crypt on the Green, underneath St James Church in Clerkenwell, is on the site of the first nunnery to be built in London dating back ... More
Restaurants near Smithfield Market
London > Restaurants > Modern European restaurants
67-77 Charterhouse Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1M | 1 minute from Smithfield Market
This bustling warehouse conversion is packed out at every hour of the day, but still manages to find seats for everyone, and to offer quick service ... More
London > Restaurants > French restaurants
63 Charterhouse Street, Farringdon, Clerkenwell, London EC1M | 1 minute from Smithfield Market
Comptoir Gascon operated as a deli with a few tables until they switched things around in October 2005, reducing the deli counter and installing ... More
London > Restaurants > British restaurants
36-37 Greenhill Rents, Cowcross Street, Farringdon, Clerkenwell, London EC1M | 1 minute from Smithfield Market
After 17 years as chef director Mark Hix left Caprice Holdings, famous for The Ivy, J Sheekey, Daphne's and a few other well known London restaurants, ... More
London > Education > Career Services
4-6 Staple Inn, Holborn, London WC1V | 8 minutes from Smithfield Market
Situated in the heart of London, Career Energy – formed in March 2002 - offers comprehensive advice on careers, career change and job searching. They’ll analyse ... More
London > Education > Evening Classes
Garden Floor, 6 Coldbath Square, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 9 minutes from Smithfield Market
One day workshops, offering a friendly no-nonsense approach to teaching about wine, suitable for everyone from beginners to experts. Courses take place at the following venues: Atlas PH, ... More
London > Education > Cookery Courses
Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings, 42 Northampton Road, EC1R | 10 minutes from Smithfield Market
Featuring six catering stations, a demonstration bench and a communal dining table, B&H Kitchen , the cookery school from Bourne & Hollingsworth Group, guides Londoners ... More
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London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
King Edward Street, City, London EC4M | 4 minutes from Smithfield Market
Bounded in by surrounding office buildings, Postman's Park's appeal lies in what it symbolises as much as how it looks. Located just north of St Paul's ... More
London > Leisure > Activities
Hatton Square Business Centre, 16-16a Baldwin Gardens, Holborn, London EC1N | 6 minutes from Smithfield Market
Immerse yourself in a world of chocolate with this mouth-watering workshop. You will discover how chocolate is processed from bean to bar. Sample a variety of ... More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
71 Long Lane, Clerkenwell, London EC1A | 2 minutes from Smithfield Market
One of the oldest pubs in Smithfield, The Old Red Cow has stood on this spot on Long Lane since the year dot. Steeped in history, ... More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
115 Charterhouse Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1M | 2 minutes from Smithfield Market
This renovated traditional pub in the heart of Clerkenwell has been serving the traders of nearby Smithfields Market for years. Under the Malmaison umbrella - the ... More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
55 Britton Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1M | 3 minutes from Smithfield Market
It’s teeny-tiny and, no, there aren’t enough seats, but the Jerusalem Tavern still provides a cosy nook to devour a rare breed of delicious ales. London’s ... More
Nightlife near Smithfield Market
London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
77a Charterhouse Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1M | 1 minute from Smithfield Market
Built on the site of a Victorian meat cellar, Fabric continues to boast the most sensational line-ups in the capital. Its global ... More
London > Nightlife > Bars
18-20 St. John Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1M | 2 minutes from Smithfield Market
Situated in the heart of Clerkenwell, next door to St John and Smithfield Market, The Longroom specialises in craft beers, salt beef and gourmet sandwiches. Described ... More
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London > Business > Venue Hire
Peter's Lane, Cowcross Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1M | 1 minute from Smithfield Market
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London > Business > Venue Hire
18 West Smithfield, City, London EC1A | 2 minutes from Smithfield Market
Opened by the Queen in 2002 and designed by Sir Michael Hopkins and Partners Haberdashers' Hall was the first new livery hall in the Square Mile ... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
87 Bartholomew Close, Barbican, City, London EC1A | 3 minutes from Smithfield Market
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