Sydney Markets - unique shopping experiences

Paddington Market is a great stop for visitors to Sydney. Set in church grounds on busy Oxford Street it offers high quality art, craft and fashion items. Originally all goods here were Australian made and I am certain that is still true for the majority of stalls. With over 200 stalls and plenty of food and drink on offer it's a pleasant way to spend a Saturday morning and if you are a true shopping lover you could continue your day exploring the designer shops along Oxford Street.

Key Facts - Paddington Markets

When: Saturdays 10am - 4pm
Where: 343 Oxford Street Paddington
Why: Contemporary high quality art and fashion goods
How: Bus 378 or 380 from the city
Visit Paddington Markets website for more details.

Glebe market is the hippy market of Sydney.. it's slightly alternative, which is probably due to being located a stone's throw from Sydney University. A mix of new and pre-loved items, lots of great food and plenty of space for kids to run around when the shopping gets too much.

Key Facts - Glebe Markets

When: Saturdays 10am - 4pm
Where: Glebe Point Road, Glebe
Why: Good value alternative market
How: 431, 432, 433 or 434 bus from George Street in the city
Visit Glebe Markets website for more details.

This market is the perfect place to buy provisions to eat or cook in your hostel or apartment. There is a great range of high quality gourmet and organic foods and many of the city's top producers are here. There are no bank machines (ATM's) in the market so make sure you carry cash.
There is also a monthly art market on this site (first Sunday of each month) that is well worth a visit if you can. See their website below for more information.

Key Facts - Eveleigh Farmers Market

When: Saturday 8am - 1pm
Where: 243 Wilson St, Darlington (near Redfern)
Why: To fill your picnic basket - Awarded the Best Markets in Sydney by the Sydney Morning Herald
How: Bus 378 or 380 from the city
Visit Eveleigh Markets website for more details.

Key Facts - Sydney Fish Market

When: Every day 7am-4pm (closed Christmas Day)
Where: Pyrmont Bridge Road & Bank Streets, Pyrmont.
Why: Early morning market tours, cooking lessons, fresh seafood lunches
How: Light Rail from Central or the 443 from the QVB.
Visit Sydney Fish Markets website for more details

Paddy's is the largest market in the city. It offers cheap fruit and vegetable, meat and seafood along with almost everything else you can think of. There are plenty of cheap souvenirs here but they are predominantly made overseas and not high quality. Still if you need to take home a pile of fridge magnets or cheap t-shirts this is the place for you.

Key Facts - Paddy's Market

When: Thursday to Sunday 9am-5pm
Where: corner of Hay & Thomas Streets Haymarket (underneath Market City)
Why: Cheap Cheap Cheap
How: Walk from Central station or Darling Harbour
Visit Paddy's Markets website for more details.

Emerging designers, hand made goods, retro and vintage clothing and furniture can all be found among the 150 stalls at this weekly Bondi Market. When you have had enough shopping head across the road to the beach and take the famous Bondi coastal walk - there are more details about the walk on my Sydney Walks page

Key Facts - Bondi Beach Market

When: Sunday 10am-4pm
Where: Bondi Beach Public School - Campbell Parade Bondi Beach
Why: Up and coming designers, celebrity spotting
How: Bus 378 or 380 from the city
Visit Bondi Beach Markets website for more details