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
There's also a Christmas sale / craft fair of London designer makers which I've organised on Sat 19th Dec. at St Aloysius Social Club. Its just around the corner from Euston. 30 stalls of unique handmade goods and affordable gifts from some of London's best designer makers.
londondesignermakers.blogspot.com
-Licensed bar on site
-two food sellers (cupcakes & savory tarts).
You'll find art prints, Christmas decorations, cards, jewellery, men's & women's clothing, accessories, leather handbags, screen printed shirts and bags, textile crafts, homewares and so much more!
There's a great charity pop-up shop in Tavistock Place, near Russell Square. Stocking fillers from 50p to £5 and real bargain books, like top cookery books from £3 and sets of kids books for £7. It's open this week only and money goes to setting up a Brain Tumour Unit.
I've heard of an amazing Christmas Pop-up Shop / Bar with loads of fun crafty things going on. It's in Kings Cross and is open til midnight. www.kristieandcoralies.com
-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.
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Anyone know where I can buy traditional hogs teeth this year?
There's also a Christmas sale / craft fair of London designer makers which I've organised on Sat 19th Dec. at St Aloysius Social Club. Its just around the corner from Euston. 30 stalls of unique handmade goods and affordable gifts from some of London's best designer makers.
londondesignermakers.blogspot.com
-Licensed bar on site
-two food sellers (cupcakes & savory tarts).
You'll find art prints, Christmas decorations, cards, jewellery, men's & women's clothing, accessories, leather handbags, screen printed shirts and bags, textile crafts, homewares and so much more!
There's a great charity pop-up shop in Tavistock Place, near Russell Square. Stocking fillers from 50p to £5 and real bargain books, like top cookery books from £3 and sets of kids books for £7. It's open this week only and money goes to setting up a Brain Tumour Unit.
I've heard of an amazing Christmas Pop-up Shop / Bar with loads of fun crafty things going on. It's in Kings Cross and is open til midnight. www.kristieandcoralies.com
-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?