Columbia Street Flower Market

Sure, a bouquet of flowers is definitely a romantic gesture, but why not up the ante by going the whole nine yards. Columbia Street Market is nothing short of a visual treat—one of London’s most picturesque and appealing markets, the street is lined with hawkers selling buckets full of the most stunning fresh flowers, and walking down its colourful length with your significant other is the best way to spend an enchanting Sunday morning. Get there early if you want your pick of the crop, or wait for the best bargains when business begins to dwindle after noon. This is the city’s primary flower market—you’ll get everything from creepers and vines to potted plants and freshly imported blooms—and has a lovely atmosphere about it. Once you’re done flower picking, you can explore the 60-odd independent stores (selling art, freshly baked treats and antiques), pubs and cafes dotting the street, and return home armed with the prettiest blossoms to fill up your vases.