This outdoor market is held on Sunday mornings at the South Bank Complex on the Thames. The main focus is books but there are also stalls selling video tapes, CDs and old maps.

The goods are laid out on tables and you can walk round easily. Some stalls specialise in a certain field (for example, there is one stall which has an excellent selection of books on film and theatre with a great choice of biographies), but most have a diverse range of books so it's best to have a good rummage around.

The atmosphere is laid-back and you can browse at leisure. There's no hassle to buy and prices are reasonable. It's also possible with some vendors to sort out a price for a couple of items together.

This market is best in summer when you can stroll in the sun, make a couple of purchases, and then sit in front of the South Bank complex with a drink to enjoy your purchases.