The best Christmas markets in London for 2025

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. 

Greenwich Market will kick off its festive season with a glowing lantern parade and light switch-on on November 19. 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 19

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.