Billingsgate Market Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Billingsgate Market. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

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Yes, Billingsgate Market is open to the public, but it’s very much a wholesale market used by fishmongers and restaurant owners, rather than being a place where locals shop. Still, with nearly 100 stalls, as well as shops and cafés, there are plenty of different areas to explore.

Being one of the largest inland fish markets in the UK, Billingsgate Market offers a huge selection of different fish and seafood. This includes clams, crabs, lobsters, scallops, squid, and mussels—to name a few. There are also sardines, swordfish, tuna, turbot, and even some exotic fish such as mahi mahi and barramundi.

Yes, parking is available at Billingsgate Market using the RingGo app, which allows you to pay by credit or debit card based on a 2-hour stay, which is typically £3. The location for the retail parking area on the app is 36950, and for the trade parking area it’s 36951.

No, you can’t purchase seafood in small quantities at Billingsgate Market. As it’s a working wholesale market, it’s intended for bulk buying, so traders expect you to buy a box or a kilo (2.2 lbs.) of fish. They very rarely split a full box into smaller quantities.

Yes, visiting Billingsgate Market is definitely worth it—especially if you’re a seafood lover or if you’re curious about the inner workings of one of London’s biggest and busiest fish markets. This buzzing site sells around 25,000 tonnes of fish and seafood products each year, and it’s a fun place to watch the traders at work.