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
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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
Nov 21-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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Hidden Art Christmas Design Fair
FREE
Nov 28-29, Old Truman Brewery
Some 60 designers from the UK selling festive gifts. Plus an environmentally-friendly wrapping service, a cafe and seasonal activities. 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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Freightliners Farm Christmas Fayre
FREE
Sun Nov 29, Freightliners City Farm
Craft stalls, bric-a-brac, a tombola, mulled wine and roast chestnuts, and the chance to do something good by sponsoring an animal. Families can make candles, paint wooden Christmas trees and visit Santa's grotto. 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
Nov 26-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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Chelsea Physic Garden Christmas Fair
Sun Nov 29, Chelsea Physic Garden
As well as stalls selling Christmas gifts such as clothes, jewellery, glassware and foodstuffs, there are free tours of the garden and workshops at which children can make seasonal decorations. The Tangerine Dream café offers game stew and winter salads as well as mince pies and mulled wine. Read more
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Putney Christmas Market
FREE
Fri Nov 27, Church Square
Celebrations to accompany the switching on of the Christmas lights in Putney High Street include stalls from 30 local retailers selling food and gifts, plus carol singing and children's activities including a bouncy castle. 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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3 comments
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?