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

Midnight to 7am

Closed on Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

CHRISTMAS OPENING TIMES

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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 Midnight to 7am.

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