April 03, 2023
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Whether you’re looking to stock up on flowers, food, vintage clothing or perhaps you want to surround yourself with good ol’ fashioned community spirit, there are Sydney markets with your name on it. Find yours below.
When: Every Sunday from 9 am–3 pm
Address: 142 Addison Road, Addison Road Centre, Marrickville
A trip to the Marrickville markets is somewhat of a rite of passage in Sydney’s inner west.
Every Sunday, the Addison Road Community Centre plays host to vintage clothes, books, rugs, healing crystals, acai bowls, artisan bread and pretty much everything in between. Spend your time roaming among things you didn’t know you needed, with plenty of stalls around for your perusing pleasure.
Sunny Marrickville mornings.
When: Every Saturday from 10 am–4 pm
Address: 395 Oxford St, Paddington
A little further east – on Oxford Street to be exact – lives Paddington Market.
Once the birthplace of iconic Australian clothing label Zimmermann, you’ll find plenty more than fashion at this bustling market located alongside the uniting church.
There are over 150 unique stalls filled with jewellery, accessories, food, flowers, soaps and much more – plus, it’s a beautiful setting that comes alive with the community.
You’ll find plenty at Paddington markets.
When: Every Saturday from 10 am–4 pm
Address: Glebe Public School, Glebe Point Rd & Derby Pl, Glebe
One of Sydney’s most well-known vintage markets, the Markets at Glebe has come under new ownership. Despite what the word on the street is, Organic Food Markets has confirmed it will run the markets weekly, making minimal changes to the system that’s made the Sydney institution so popular.
You’ll find the city’s cool crowd here come Saturday morning. Walls are lined with teenagers and young adults trying to snag a bargain, with the majority of sellers hocking pre-loved gems from a couple of clothes racks and boxes to rummage through.
Markets at Glebe is one of the best and most lively places on this list.
Glebe is the place to be, come Saturday morning.
When: Monday–Friday from 6 am–11 am, and Saturday from 5 am–11 am
Address: 250-318 Parramatta Rd, Flemington
Before dawn breaks, Sydney’s keenest Flora-lovers start descending on Australia’s biggest flower market.
Spanning across more than 5200 square metres (and 200 stalls), the Sydney Flower Market is the primary, wholesale market for flower growers, sellers, florists and shop owners. It’s also open to the public, making it a worthy visual delight for those willing to set their alarm early.
If you’re not a retailer, Saturday is the least-chaotic time to visit, with a lot more space to casually stroll at your leisure. Just be sure to bring cash with you, and a bucket with some water for easy transportation.
Get lost at Australia’s biggest flower market.
When: Every first and third Sunday from 9 am–1 pm
Address: 18 Flour Mill Way, Summer Hill
Housed in the 100-year-old Mungo Scott building – once a functioning flour mill – this place is the sustainable alternative to your other community farmers’ markets.
Here, emphasis is placed on environmentalism, meaning the market is completely plastic-free. Vendors pivot to provide biodegradable packing, with incentives for those who bring their own reusable bags and coffee cups.
In the market, you’ll find old favourites like Hartley Harvest and Brickfields Bakery, alongside local vendors selling homewares and flowers.
Get your foodie fix at this old Flour mill.
When: The second Sunday and fourth Saturday of every month, from 8.30 am–3 pm
Address: Burton St, Milsons Point
First held in January 1976, the Kirribilli markets are one of Sydney’s oldest and most-loved institutions.
Housed in a location that can only be described as iconic, browse over 220 stalls under the towering watch of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and waterfront. You’ll find fashion, accessories, homewares, gifts, plants and gourmet food – and all money raised from the stallholders fee goes to fund the programs of the Kirribilli Centre.
Shop under an iconic Sydney landmark.
When: Every Sunday from 9 am–4 pm
Address: Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach
The Bondi markets aren’t just filled with locals. You’ll find that loyal visitors from all over Sydney (and the world) make the trip to Bondi Beach Primary School on Saturdays and Sundays.
You can find almost anything here, depending on the day you come.
Saturday calls for fresh produce, food, flowers, smoothies and other edible delights. On Sunday, there’s a mix of both permanent stallholders and one-off renters hocking their new and vintage wares.
Beautiful Bondi.
When: Every Friday from 4 pm–11 pm
Address: Dixon Street, Haymarket
Every Friday, when the sun goes down, Dixon Street transforms into an open-air Asian mecca, delivering all the flavourful street food, dessert and gifts that your heart may desire.
Transport yourself (and your taste buds) to the depths of your Chinatown favourites – har gow mango pancakes from East Ocean, eggplant dumplings from Chinese Noodle House, fluffy roti canai from Mamak – but make sure you save some stomach space to experiment.
When: 4th Sunday of the month from 9 am–3 pm
Address: 6 Beach Rd, Palm Beach
Away from the surf, there really is no better way to discover the true community essence than by visiting the Palm Beach Market.
On the fourth Sunday of each month, more than 70 local stallholders gather at Governor Phillip Park to sell a variety of jewellery, fashions, arts, crafts, homewares and books.
There’s local live music to serve as your shopping soundtrack, as well as opportunities for kids to play on the new adventure playground.
Palm Beach serves as the perfect market backdrop.
When: Every Saturday and Sunday from 10 am–5 pm
Address: George St, The Rocks
Come Saturday and Sunday, The Rocks’ historical, cobblestone laneways come alive with emerging design talent eager to sell their wares. It’s the perfect place to find innovative fashion, homewares and artworks while getting lost in Sydney’s convict past.
While beautiful on sunny, Sydney days, rain certainly does not spoil the day as most stalls are undercover. So for a genuinely enjoyable lazy day of wandering and eating, these markets set a very high standard.
Get lost in Sydney’s convict past.
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I love hearing of all the Markets in Sydney! Living on the Central Coast, I will make every effort now to visit some of these Amazing Markets I have seen today. Thankyou!