London Christmas fairs and markets 2009
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By Natasha Polyviou
Updated: Wed Nov 4 2009 -
Sidestep the obvious high street shopping routes and look for gift inspiration at winter markets, open studios and neighbourhood fairs. A festive atmosphere and a few glugs of glühwein add up to an altogether more pleasant experience
Christmas markets | Shopping events | Open studiosChristmas markets
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Cologne Christmas Market
FREE
Until Wed Dec 23, Southbank Centre
A real German Christmas market along Queen’s Walk (from the Southbank Centre to the London Eye) with decorated wooden chalets selling a wide range of hand-crafted gifts and German delicacies such as Glühwein (mulled wine), bratwursts and Kölsch (famous Cologne beer). In the centre of the market there's a carousel and tucked away among the chalets lies Santa’s Secret Village (booking essential at www.santas-secret-village.co.uk). Read more
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Winter Wonderland
Until Jan 3 2010, Hyde Park
Hyde Park's seasonal makeover includes a German Christmas brought to you by the same company as the South Bank's Cologne Christmas Market and Parklife Oxford Street's market, so be aware there may be some overlap in stalls if you're planning to visit them all (www.xmas-markets.com). Read more
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Oxford Street Christmas Market
FREE
Until Jan 3 2010, Parklife Oxford Street
Crafts, toys and jewellery are on sale at this traditional, German-style market, along with Bratwurst and Glüwhein. The market is located between Bond Street and Marble Arch, opposite Selfridges. Read more
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Covent Garden Real Food Market at Christmas
FREE
Until Fri Dec 18, Covent Garden Piazza
Stock up for the festive season at this central market offering stilton from Neal’s Yard Dairy, fresh oysters from McManus Brothers, handmade chocolates from Jenny Chocolate’s Chocolate Bar and all sorts of other goodies, as well as table-dressing accessories such as seasonal foliage from a dedicated stall. Read more
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All I Want for Xmas
FREE
Until Sun Dec 20, Old Truman Brewery
The Old Truman Brewery transforms itself into a one-stop Christmas shopping experience with independent retailers, gift markets, designer sales and a pop-up emporium taking over the T1 space. Read more
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Dulwich Park Christmas Market
FREE
Sun Dec 6, Dulwich Park
Traditional market selling christmas cards, crafts, gifts and food. There's also carol singing, and face painting for kids. Read more
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Christmas at Osterley Park
Dec 5-20, Osterley Park and House
At weekends, the entrance hall and eating room are decorated in the eighteenth-century style, with costumed interpreters on hand to explain the social etiquette of the day. Below stairs in the kitchens, the period recreated is WWII, complete with rationing recipes to take away. Other seasonal offerings include a Christmas crafts fair, children's art activities and carols in the stableyard on Sundays. Read more
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Clerkenwell Christmas Market
FREE
Fri Dec 4, Smithfield Market
St John Ambulance has organised this festive charity fair in Smithfield Market, and it’s the first time the meat market has been opened to other vendors. On offer are handcrafted jewellery, freshly baked cakes, Christmas puddings and stocking fillers, as well as first- aid demonstrations, carol singing, mulled wine and hot food. Read more
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-Venn St Market - New Food/Flower Market This Weekend-
Venn St is the location for a new monthly street market in Clapham, starting Nov 27-29th. A three day market running the last weekend of every month (except December, which is 11-13th) the market has a fantastic range of artisan produce and is a genuine alternative to shopping at the supermarket whilst supporting your local community.
Fridays and Saturdays are all about the food and Sundays are flower market day. Hot food and great coffee will be available all weekend.
Traders have been sourced from all over London and include local butcher Moen's and Clapham South fishmonger Moxon's as well as a number of Borough Market favourites such as Neal's Yard Dairy, Flour Power and Secrett's Farm. Check www.sourcedmarket.com for a full list of traders.
Meet the traders and find out where your veg is grown, how long your cheese has been matured for or what's in season - and take the opportunity to try before you buy.
Venn St Market is operated by Sourced Market, who design, build and manage markets at the best of Britain's music, cultural and sporting events. Sourced Market also have just opened a permanent market inside St Pancras station, making fresh produce available to London's commuters seven days a week.
The aim of Venn St Market is to connect local people with fantastic artisan producers and local farmers and to cut out the middlemen between producer and consumer. Markets are vibrant street shows, unique to their locations and the communities they serve – even more so when compared to the homogeneous supermarket aisles. They encourage local food production, better reflect the seasonal nature of food, reduce food miles and packaging and support the local economy. Markets help increase the diversity of food on offer and better provide for different ethnic communities. Show your support by shopping at the market!
For more information or to apply for a pitch go to www.sourcedmarket.com
The largest Christmas Fair in South London will be 29th November at Dulwich College, Dulwich SE21. Over 130 stalls selling goods at every price point for all of your Xmas needs; roast hog, mulled wine and many other food and drink options, plus a variety of entertainment for all of the family - including Father Xmas and his reindeer - will make this a great day out for all.
Any place where one can sell useless gifts from previous Christmases ?
yeah, it's there: http://www.finnishchurch.org.uk/
Is there Finnsh Christmas market in London this year?