Joanna James
Shopping in Melbourne is one of the most pleasing pastimes that you can look forward to. Take your pick from these 7 markets which are renowned for fresh produce, handicrafts & great-tasting food.
An all-purpose marketplace that pulls out all the stops in the city is the charmingly laid out Makers Market at The District. Not only is Makers Market at The District family-friendly but it is also dog-friendly that will be an outstanding way to treat your cuddly pooch to a few hours of Melbourne’s glorious and inviting charm. Open on the last Sunday of every month, Makers Market at The District is categorised as an outdoor laneway market that is extremely conducive for shopping sprees, waterside meanders and al fresco lunches.
Any bookworms out there? Well then Melbourne Book Market which is housed within the famed Queen Victoria Market will be quite the page-turner indeed. Open during the weekend, this fascinating section of one of Melbourne’s most sought-after cultural emblems will have you paging through novel after novel, be it flashy new best sellers to adored, used reads. This attraction continues to be a magnet for authors, booksellers and illustrators alike.
Ever wanted to experience what Queen Victoria Markets feels like under a starlit sky? Then perhaps, you need to head out every Wednesday night for a night market outing that will leave you in complete awe. Known as the Summer Night Market, the curious at heart will be handed an opportunity to mingle and exchange pleasantries with the locals, sample aromatic street fare, polish off a few cocktails, groove to live music and hunt for that elusive souvenir you’ve been eyeing.
Located a stone’s throw from Avani Melbourne Box Hill Residences is Box Hill Market which is an authentic journey waiting to happen. As one of the better places to go in Melbourne, Box Hill Market comes complete with a reputation for being an outstanding marketplace that will escort you through Asia. Get your hands on pungent seasonings, speciality sauces, and healthy greens and select from a wide array of cooking utensils and that too at an affordable price.
Held every month at Kensington Town Hall, Kensington Market which has been in existence for nearly a decade is where you are bound to stumble upon an assortment of goodies and special treats. From homemade coffee, kids' wear, and designer fashion to eye-catching ceramics, Kensington Market celebrates the very best of local talent and craftsmanship.
An incredible destination which sells a range of tempting locally-made products, the appealing Melbourne Craft Fair opens its doors to the general public on the last Saturday of each month. Housed within the big sheds of Queen Victoria Market, the Melbourne Craft Fair is where you can easily pick up rare finds that will certainly make for ideal gifts and mementoes of your time in the city.
Located in Melbourne’s Southbank region is the Arts Centre Melbourne Sunday Market which is reputed for providing access to some of the finest handmade products that you will ever have the privilege of laying your hands on. Comprising 24 stalls to check out, here is a chance to sample gourmet creations and zone in on a silk scarf or two.
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