Electric Avenue is probably the most famous part of Brixton Market to those that aren't local. Linking Brixton Road (High Street) and Atlantic Road it mainly consists of Fruit and Veg stalls and a mixture of Caribbean and Asian food and fabric shops.
Running off Electric Avenue is a series of covered arcades selling bargains ranging from clothes, fish, meat, restaurants, watches, phones, music, cameras, recently a popcorn and candy floss stall and even a tattooist.
The original market started in Atlantic Road towards the end of the 19th Century shortly after the railway boom came to the area along with Bon Marche and various other shops and stores. A rather less vibrant side to the market it now lies in Brixton station Road, it was moved here to ease traffic congestion. Here you'll find second hand clothes and electical goods, "ask no questions, get told no lies" is the general attitude to adopt here!
Sundays is when the Farmers Market hits Station Road and is increasingly growing both with stalls and popularity.
All togther a fantastic market with a wonderful atmosphere and never short of music and smiles where ever you wander.
