Piccadilly Market facts for kids
Piccadilly Market is a lively outdoor market in the heart of London, England. It's located right next to St James's Church, Piccadilly, which is a famous old church. You can find this market in the St James's area, which is part of the City of Westminster.
The market is open almost every day, six days a week! It takes up the courtyard on the north side of the church. It's also very close to some well-known London spots like Piccadilly Circus, the fancy store Fortnum & Mason, and The Ritz London Hotel.
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Discovering Piccadilly Market's History
How the Market Began
The idea for Piccadilly Market started a long time ago. The very first market here was held in 1981. It was part of a bigger event called the Piccadilly Arts Festival. This first market was all about "Arts and Crafts," meaning people sold things they made by hand.
Growing Over the Years
Because the first market was a success, Piccadilly Market became a permanent place in 1984. At first, it was only open two days a week. But over the years, more and more people visited and more traders wanted to sell their goods. This helped the market grow and become bigger and busier than ever before.
Meet the Market Traders
Supporting a Historic Church
The people who sell things at Piccadilly Market are called "traders." They pay a small fee to have their stalls here. This money is very important because it helps take care of St James's Church, Piccadilly. This church is a true masterpiece designed by a famous architect named Sir Christopher Wren. So, when you buy something at the market, you're also helping to preserve a piece of history!
A Unique Shopping Experience
Piccadilly Market is known for being a special place to shop. A magazine called Time Out once said it's where a "quintessential church fête meets West End London chic." This means it has the friendly, local feel of a traditional church fair, but with the stylish and trendy vibe of a big city like London's West End. You can find all sorts of unique items here, from handmade crafts to delicious foods.
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Customers at Piccadilly Market
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Piccadilly Market ~ Looking North towards Cafe Nero
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Stand selling hand-made leather goods
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Royal Horse Guards on Piccadilly by Piccadilly Market
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Gardens at Piccadilly Market
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String quartet at Piccadilly Market
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Piccadilly Market ~ Western side
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Magnolia tree at Piccadilly Market
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Piccadilly Market in the snow
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Venetian glass at Piccadilly Market
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Piccadilly Market ~ Summer 2013
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Piccadilly Market, July 2013
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