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We have some fantastic markets in Waltham Forest ranging from Europe’s longest street market in Walthamstow through to fortnightly markets in Chingford and North Chingford.
There are also the speciality markets too including the weekly Waltham Forest Farmers’ Market and the monthly Waltham Forest Vegans Market plus pop-up markets such as the Leyton & Stone designers and makers markets which are held in Leyton and Leytonstone.
Add in the privately run markets such as Hoe Street and the E17 Designers’ Market and you have a wide choice of markets for local residents to browse for bargains and enjoy street food from around the world.
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But which is your favourite market?
Nominate them for the Great British Market Awards 2019 which could mean one of our fantastic markets being given national acclaim.
Closing date for nominations: Friday 30 November 2018.
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 We are delighted to announce delighted to announce that we will again be throwing the best Christmas party the borough has ever seen!
Following the success of last year's Christmas at the Town Hall event, Friday 30 November will see us kick off the festive season with entertainment, food stalls and a bar,a makers and creators Christmas indoor market, tours of the historic Town Hall building, family friendly activities, Santa and the Christmas light switch on!
Back by popular demand after their roof raising performance last year, unofficial sons of the borough East 17 will perform and be supported by talented local artists, dancers and choirs from across Waltham Forest.
The event takes place at Waltham Forest Town Hall, Forest Road, is free for all Waltham Forest residents to attend with gates opening at 4pm and closing at 8.30pm. Please note that there will be no parking available at the Town Hall for this event.
Last year more than 1,500 people came along to join in the festive fun and we expect even more to come along this year, We look forward to seeing you there!
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 The Waltham Forest Vegan Market is back on Sunday 11 November from 10.30am until 3.30pm with lots of tempting vegan food to buy and enjoy, including an extensive range of street food.
 As well as the markets licensed by Waltham Forest Council there are a number of markets in the borough that take place on private land so don't need licensing.
Many of those markets are well worth a visit.
Hoe Street Market is a monthly Sunday market which offers a range of products as well as street food - it's next open on Sunday 19 November so why not pop along?
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 The next E17 Designers Market is on Saturday 10 November, 10.30am until 3.30pm at Waltham Forest Community Hub, 18a Orford Road, Walthamstow Village, E17 9LN with more than 25 traders taking part.
E17 Designers Markets showcase good quality arts and crafts handmade by different groups and individuals from across the borough, including jewellery; ceramics; fashion; printmaking; soft furnishings and accessories.
 To get you in the mood for Christmas; on Sunday 18 November, come and taste some samples from Picks Organics at Walthamstow Farmers Market.
They'll be bringing a platter of their organic turkey, goose, cockerel, duck ( if they are big enough by then) , gammon and sausage meat to try.
There's lots of lovely seasonal veggies from Wild Country Organics, Teds Veg and Brambletye who will hopefully be bringing their farm made toffee apples this weekend! Plus warming pies from Brocklebys, Walthamstow honey and gluten free bread and cakes from Arlenes Local, raw milk and cream from Happy Cow Farm, and Seriously Italian locally made pasta and pestos.
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