The Columbia Road Flower Market is certainly a treat for the nose as much as it is for the eyes. It is one place whose smell will lead you there and what you see will leave you completely in awe. Hundreds and thousands of colourful flowers will greet you from a myriad of stalls catering to the best of British gardening. Whatever is needed for this past time is found here, from all the right equipment to the fertilisers, the flower market has it all. It is a gardener’s paradise; a place where the veterans fall in love and the amateurs are born.

The Columbia Road Flower Market is Sunday’s treat on the Columbia Road. There are 52 stalls and surrounding shops that cater to the English gardening obsession and the demand is so high that sellers set up their stalls as early as 4 am. If seeking the rarest, unique and unusual stuff, head off to the market as early as possible, but for the best bargain deals, go at around 2 pm; after all the market is open from 8am till 4 pm. The Columbia market is by far the most beautiful of markets in the city. The reason is rather obvious! Here one will find flowers of all types, shrubs, bedding plants and a range of horticultural delights. In addition to it being the gardener’s hub, it is also an excellent place to pick up fresh-cut flowers to make bouquets and baskets perfect for almost any occasion. Every week the market attracts a number of people and has transformed to somewhat a Sunday hang-out. With the gorgeous backdrop of flowers in full bloom, together with the array of cafes, pubs and authentic sea food stalls, you are sure to have a fantastic day out at the Columbia Road Flower Market.

London is full of amazing sights to see. Choose a Central London Hotel to absorb the complete essence of this city etched with deep-rooted history that still stands tall today. The Metropolitan London offers stellar accommodation with a range of modern amenities that make it a popular London luxury hotel ideal for both business and leisure visits.

 

Uditha Dharmawardhane is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Roland Lefevre. He specializes in creating features on leisure as well as business travel destinations across the globe.

Google+