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Borough Market - A Cheap and Delicious Day Out in London

Try something typically London that is also untypically virtually free

By , About.com Guide

Borough Market, one of London's best Friday and Saturday foodie markets, is a great place to graze on gourmet goodies while taking pictures and people watching. There are plenty of interesting packaged foods and bottled sauces to take home. But the real pleasure of Borough is just walking around, taking in the market scene.

Borough market is just a few hundred yards from the Tate Modern, London's outrageous (and always free) contemporary art gallery in a former power station by the Thames. Combine a morning or afternoon at the Tate with a picnic lunch gathered from the stalls at Borough Market and a riverside stroll and you could easily spend a whole day in London for about £20.

  • Getting There: Tube to London Bridge Station, cross the bridge and follow the crowds or Borough Station and head for the River.
  • Hours: Fridays noon to 6 p.m., Saturday's 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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  1. Dived Scallops at Shellseekers, Borough Market, London
  2. Tomatoes at Borough MarketTomatoes at Borough Market, London
  3. Veggies as Works of ArtBorough Market London - Tempting Artichokes
  4. Bread and Bread Seller are Pretty as a PictureBorough Market Bread Seller
  5. At the Spanish DeliBorough Market - London - At Spanish Deli - Brindisa
  6. The Cheese CourseBuyers are Tasters
  7. Fresh from the Italian AlpsBorough Market - London - Italian Cheeses
  8. Tempting TakeawayBorough Market - London Sizzling, Fresh Roast Pork Loin
  9. Mrs. Bassa Serves Homemade Indian TreatsMrs. Bassa at Borough Market
  10. Forget Counting CaloriesFabulous Chocolate Cake
  11. Neal's Yard Dairy on the Fringe of Borough Market, LondonNeals Yard Dairy - Borough Market
  12. Yes There Really is a Cheese Called "Stinking Bishop"!Wallace and Gromit's favorite cheese at Neals Yard Creamery - Borough Market - London

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