Camberwell Sunday Market

Camberwell Market is iconic among all the markets in Melbourne.  It has been running since 1976 and today has over 380 stalls selling vintage, esoteric and pre-loved goods.  Not always cheap but lots of fun.  Having lived in Melbourne so many years, it is surprising that it has taken until a few weeks ago to finally cross the river and visit.  There much fun and beautiful and unique goods.  Here are some photos of what we saw.

Our first stop was for some handkerchiefs of beautiful fabrics and a pin cushion broach.

It was truly a car boot sale with rows of cars with owners sitting  in the open boots.

Some fairy crafting by Shazza from Coburg.

A retro typewriter.  If only I had the room for one. 

All that walking made us hungry for hot doughnut balls filled with jam.

So much old jewellery for Sylvia to sift through.

Rows and rows of pairs of sneakers, bright white and bright colours.

Scarves in many patterns.

Pictures under the winter trees.

Fascinating exposed old parts of stuff that is no longer useful.  Someone must want a castor wheel.

Such a pretty floral chandelier!

Old paintings and old ships.

And more and more!  Bric-a-brac, jewellery, knitted flowers, old DSLR cameras, coronation mugs, keys, tea cups and toiletries.  Most curious is the bucket of copper 1c and 2c coins that are no longer legal tender.  

The market is huge.  We managed to walk around almost two thirds of the stalls before we had to leave because our 2 hour parking spot was about to expire.  The amazing sights, the friendly stallholders and the blue skies made it a wonderful visit.  Sometimes even overwhelming.  I hope to return, perhaps in summer when the trees form a leafy canopy over the stalls.

Camberwell Sunday Market
Market Place, Camberwell
Open every Sunday 7am - 12.30pm
camberwellsundaymarket.org