Smithfield or, to give it its official name, London Central Markets, is the largest wholesale meat market in the UK and one of the largest of its kind in Europe.

Located within the Square Mile of the City of London it is housed in three listed buildings.

It is a place packed with history there has been a livestock market on the site for over 800 years and yet is as modern as tomorrow with its state of the art facilities for the receiving, storing and despatching of meat and poultry.

WHERE WE ARE…

OPENING TIMES

MONDAY to FRIDAY from 2am (visitors and buyers should arrive by 7am to find full range of stalls open) Closed on Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

CORONAVIRUS/COVID 19

As a vital part of the food supply chain in the UK, Smithfield Market Traders in association with the City of London, their landlord, are committed to maintaining business as usual at the Market. Please note that access is via Grand Avenue where a queuing system is in place to ensure social distancing.

We are open as usual Monday to Friday from 2am to 8am.

Easter Opening Hours

We are closed for Good Friday and Easter Monday. There is free parking Wednesday 31 March from 10pm to 9am Thursday 1 April.

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