The best Christmas markets in London for 2026

If you’re struggling to find the perfect, unique present for a loved one, the Christmas Independent Ceramics Market is bound to have the answer. The annual fair brings together over 150 ceramics makers, from students to established artists, all selling their distinctive wares in one space. Browse stall after stall of cups, sculptures and more and keep your eyes peeled for that special treasure. The market will make things more festive with a sound system to soundtrack your shopping, plus mulled wine and seasonal food to keep you refreshed on your search.

Opening dates: Sunday December 13

What you’ll find: Stunning ceramics and sculptures

Greenwich Market will kick off its festive season with a glowing lantern parade and light switch-on on November 18. It’ll be decked out with twinking decor and the scents of Christmas dishes and drinks, alongside the usual line up of stalls for all your stocking-filler or secret Santa needs. 

Opening dates: From November 18

What you’ll find: Expect eco-friendly candles, handmade jewellery and artisan accessories, homeware and interior. 

Borough Market is one of London’s finest foodie destinations, so naturally it comes into its own during the feasting and boozing of the festive season. Its Christmas programme usually involves a series of live demonstrations, tastings and masterclasses, and the famous ‘cheese-themed extravaganza’ An Evening of Cheese. More details to come. 

Opening dates: December 1-31

What you’ll find: A bountiful spread of some of the finest food in town. 

There’s always something faintly Christmassy about Leadenhall Market, thanks to its Victorian architecture, and it really comes into its own when the festive season arrives, when twinkling lights and pretty Christmas trees return to the shopping arcade. In 2026, two pop-up markets offer an added incentive to visit.  SoLo Craft Fair Christmas Market will happen on two Saturdays (Nov 14 and Dec 12), offering handmade delights aplenty from over 100 different designers and makers, with a free crafty workshop from 12-3pm in the Beehive Passage. 

Opening dates: All year round, with special craft markets on November 14, December 12

What you’ll find: Handmade goodies and majorly festive vibes

The rides, rink and performances might make Winter Wonderland, but that’s not all there is to Hyde Park’s big festive takeover. In the Scandinavian-themed market square, you’ll find a more peaceful escape, with quaint huts housing stalls selling gifts and trinkets to give your loved ones (or yourself). Live music from the bandstand will soundtrack your shopping, and after, you can take a rest at the fire pit to much on some meatballs and waffles and other market staples.

Opening dates: November 19-January 3

What you’ll find: Scandi-themed goodies for heightening your hygge

Had more festive goodwill and cheer than you can stomach? The Satanic Flea Market’s (anti) Christmas special is the perfect antidote. As always, there’ll be a whole range of traders selling stuff from the darker side of life, like taxidermy, occult trinkets and even human skulls, plus other slightly more unusual goods than you might find at your typical Christmas market. It might not be the kind of place where you can get all your gifts sorted under one roof, but at least you won’t hear ‘Last Christmas’ or any other saccharine festive hits as you’re making your way around.

Opening dates: December 13

What you’ll find: Pressies for the witchy people in your life

Need to buy something for that friend who always has the most on-point decor and an eye for unique and chic trinkets? Head to the North London Makers’ Market, a veritable treasure trove for all things arty and aesthetically pleasing. Over 60 artists, designers and makers will be showcasing their wares at each edition of this monthly Stoke Newington market, which is laying on two festive specials this year. First, there's an indie jewellers market (Nov 21-22), then another art and design market (Dec 12-13) for last-minute shoppers.

Opening Dates: November 21-22; December 12-13.

Best For: Standout wall art and little trinkets for the magpie in your life

Given that their nation is home to Lapland, is covered in snow for half the year and boasts a healthy population of wild reindeer, it’s no surprise than the Finns love Christmas. You can expect plenty of festive feels at this always-popular annual Christmas Market at Rotherhithe’s Finnish Church. Browse traditional Finnish toys, design pieces, Christmas cards and plenty of Moomin memorabilia before tucking into barbequed food, cinnamon buns and salmon sandwiches, all washed down with a glass of steaming glögg. 

Opening dates: November 27-29, December 4-6

What you’ll find: Edible gifts more memorable than a tin of Celebrations.

There's arguably nowhere in London more Christmassy than Covent Garden's Piazza in December. Every year, the shopping district aims to outdo itself for sheer festive pizzaz. Beneath the Market Building’s 40 gigantic glittering bells, 12 giant baubles and 8 spinning mirror balls, stalls will be selling handmade crafts and artisan gifts. There'll be pop-ups and events to enjoy as the season unfolds, including mulled wine stations and a Santa's sleigh photo op. 

Opening dates: November 12-January 5 

What you’ll find: One-of-a-kind jewellery, artwork, garbs and antiques. 

This traditional fair will help you have a very Scandi Christmas with its stalls selling all sorts of festive Swedish treats, gifts, and decorations. A pop-up café in the church hall will serve open sandwiches with meatballs and cheese and the Swedes' take on mulled wine: glögg. On Sunday, join a special short service at the church ahead of the market opening. 

Opening dates: November 20-22

What you’ll find: Scandi-themed treats and plenty of glögg

The DIY Christmas Art Market is a veritable jamboree of potential gifts – either to give to friends and family, or to treat yourself with. As well as art prints and risograph and screen prints, the market will have t-shirts, patches, comics, tote bags, ceramics, zines and independent publications on its stalls, ready to be wrapped up and put under the tree. Sample the eclectic creativity with a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie to really ramp up the festivities. 

Opening dates: December 12

What you’ll find: Finding true one-off gifts

You’ll find all the usual joys of Spitalfields Market and then some over the Christmas period. The market’s festive programme includes Christmas Shopping Lates, where shoppers can browse until 8pm serendaded by a live gospel choir. There’ll also be wreath making classes, seasonal dishes and a pop-up bar serving steaming cups of mulled wine and spiced chai. Bishop’s Square will become a village of pop-up chalets serving food and drinks, with a Gingerbread House hosting a range of festive activations. 

Opening dates: November 12-December 24

What you’ll find: Endless handmade, vintage and independently sourced gifts.