I was surprised how much Sydney comes
alive with markets at weekends. If
you’re prepared to rummage finds can vary from vintage second hand clothing
bargains to unique handcrafted goods and even a set of crocodile jaws. Here are my favourite Sydney weekend markets.
The Rocks
For character, a
bit of history and the marvel of having a market tucked under the Sydney
Harbour Bridge head to the market at the Rocks on Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
The market swells around the northern end of George Street and has a strong
focus on arts, crafts and collectibles but also features random things like Turkish ceramics and crocodile jaws. There are several food stalls selling all
sorts from chocolate-dipped strawberry kebabs (my breakfast on the day I visited!) to mulled wine.
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| The Rocks Market, Sydney, Australia |
Paddy’s Market
With over 1,000
stalls indoors Paddy’s Market seems enormous and sells just about everything.
The market has been operating over 150 years and spans two sections in
Haymarket and Flemington. One section offers fruit, vegetables and fish while
other areas sell clothing, giftware, CDs and souvenirs. The market operates all
day Wednesday to Sunday.
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| Clothes for sale at a Sydney market, Australia |
Bondi Markets
On Sundays Bondi
Public School is transformed from school grounds to community market. The
stalls largely sell clothing and feature hip fashions (including for dogs),
childrens’ clothing and accessories. The market is only a stone’s throw from
infamous Bondi Beach too so when the shopping is done you can flop on the
beach.
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| Clothes stall at Bondi Market, Sydney, Australia |
Eveleigh Farmers’
and Artisans’ Market
A weekly farmers’
market operates on Saturday mornings and offers a huge variety of things
including seasonal and homemade produce. A monthly artisans’ market attracts
around 75 local artists on the first Sunday of each month and provides a
platform for up and coming artists and designers to promote their creations. The
markets are held on Wilson Street in Darlington.
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| Glass crafter at a Sydney market, Australia |
Glebe Market
On Saturdays Glebe
Market draws an eclectic crowd to Glebe Public School grounds on Glebe Point
Road. Stalls offer interesting homewares, crafts, second hand clothing, unique vintage items, antiques, crafts,
books and even massages. Gourmet foods can also be tried while enjoying live
music on the lawns.
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| Wooden homewares at a Sydney market, Australia |
Kirribilli
Another market
featuring Sydney Harbour Bridge as an impressive backdrop, Kirribilli offers
great fashion finds, both new and vintage, toys, typewriters, magazines,
stamps, handmade chocolates, Chinese singing bowls and antiques. The market
operates at Bradfield Park, on the corner of Alfred Street and Burton Street at
Milsons Point, on the fourth Saturday of the month except December when it is
first and third Saturday.
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| Singing bowls on sale at a Sydney market, Australia |
Do you have a favourite Sydney market that is not mentioned here? Please share your favourites in the comments below.
