Pitsea Market: "R is for Real market culture in Essex, UK" Top 5 Page for this destination Europe Shopping Tip by sourbugger

From Sourbugger's Basildon page :

'fell off the back of a van' mate,
...'fire damaged stock' mate.

Many people in Essex originally come from the East End of London. They may have been seeking a better life in the green fields of Essex, but the Market trader philosophy came with them.

Places like Pitsea Market are where you can really participate in the 'lifeforce' of local people. The market operates with about 200 stalls, 4 days a week in the centre of Pitsea's shopping area. Full details are available from the listed website.

Even the operators have few pretensions and use a mock-up to Del and Rodney's Robin Reliant three-wheeler (from the classic British Comedy 'Only fools and Horses') with 'Pitsea Market' on the side to help publicise the place.

You won't find any tourists here, and thus no stalls aimed at tourists, but if you anything from DVD's to Cauliflowers, then this is your place.

As an alternative, visit one of the vast 'boot sales' that operate at the weekend, just look out for signs on the A127, or elsewhere, directing you to some sodden field where you can purchase the contents of someone else's garage.

What to buy: Don't ask

What to pay: Do ask - bargain away (a bit anyway_

Address: Pitsea, about 45 mins east of London
Directions: In Essex, UK
Theme: Other