Jubilee Market Reviews Summary

Market Atmosphere

Pros:

• "Great atmosphere, probably because of its proximity to illustrious neighbours."
• "The vibrant atmosphere of Jubilee Market is infectious."
• "Love Covent garden, full of life, happiness and joy."
• "This buzzing part of London should be on everyone's to-do list."
• "The place is buzzing with live street acts, laughter and noise spilling out from the restaurants and bar in around the place."
• "Loved the atmosphere and how friendly everyone was."
• "Absolutely love this place especially at Christmas with its beautiful lights and festive feel."

Cons:

• "It's OK for 10 minutes if you're passing by, but not worth a specific trip."
• "Covent Garden is a tourist trap of epic proportions."
• "Has changed a lot, now full of cheap tat t shirts, and tourist trap junk."
• "For the most part I'd consider it a busy tourist trap."
• "Overpriced and overcrowded."
• "The majority of them feel cheap, both in terms of production quality and their motives."
• "Def missing an opportunity here. Good space being rented to stallholders selling cheap tat."

Product Variety

Pros:

• "You can find handmade items, unique gift ideas, and cheaper imported products from oversea at this market."
• "Most of stalls are with handmade stuff, cheaper that on Apple Market nearby."
• "You can buy some very interesting things, such as insect key rings, caricatures, wallets and purses, handcrafts."
• "A lot of interesting stalls for different kinds of handmade products."
• "Always a great selection of stalls with price points to suit all budgets."
• "The variety of the products at this market is quite nice and is definitely worth a visit."
• "Great artwork by local artists."

Cons:

• "There's not even much to see for a tourist."
• "A bit too much obvious London themed tourist stuff."
• "But it is touristy and expensive these days."
• "As other have mentioned this market is full of rubbish. Overpriced souvenirs."
• "Every thing was overpriced and completely obsolete."
• "Full of tacky, worthless souvenirs, the upmark in price is huge."
• "Same stuff as elsewhere. But overpriced because of the location."

Customer Experience

Pros:

• "Great crafty Market by covert garden, well worth popping in for a browse around if you in the area."
• "All market vendors were extremely polite and friendly."
• "The dealers are friendly and knowledgeable."
• "All of the vendors were very friendly."
• "Sellers are nice and friendly."
• "Best service had had for a while. Small traders appreciate your custom."
• "Lovely market, shops, street entertainers."

Cons:

• "Felt ripped off by the guy in the sweet shop, Charged me £9.50 for a handful of sweets I could have got for £2 to £3 in my local town."
• "The hot-dog stand is not the place to go; the staff is very aggressive and rude."
• "Such a shame. Came here on a day out to London with my family... Nasty little man !!"
• "The saleswoman is a horrible person who does not hesitate to yell at customers and kick them out for no good reason."
• "Stopped to look at a stall selling photographs of the area manned by a 'gentleman'... Really not necessary to be like that especially towards a child who was being quite polite."
• "That being said one trader selling coats, scarfs pashmina was so rude and awkward to potential customers most, including my wife, went to other stalls and bought."
• "Food outlets are so expensive there not worth the price."

Accessibility and Safety

Pros:

• "Cars aren’t allowed inside, so it’s a great place to meander around on foot."
• "The Jubilee market is a bit less expensive than its Covent Garden neighbour."
• "Great place to visit has a huge variety of goods on offer at reasonable prices."
• "Also in cheaper and definitely I say affordable price range."
• "They had a handicrafts fair where they had beautiful, fairly-priced, handmade items."
• "On Mondays it’s a thriving antiques market, arrive early to get the best deals."
• "From fresh produce to handmade crafts, vintage clothing to unique antiques, the market boasts an impressive assortment that caters to a wide range of interests and tastes."

Cons:

• "Almost always is crowded so be aware and mind pickpockets."
• "Locals warn of pickpockets in the area."
• "You do have to be on your guard here - as the close confines are ideal for pickpockets."
• "Warning to the tourists to keep a hold of your valuables as pickpockets like the crowded places."
• "Also need to watch you personal belongings because of pick pockets."
• "One of most important street markets in London. Almost always is crowded so be aware and mind pickpockets."
• "Disabled toilets are downstairs, no lift!"