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 three shopping weekends this year. First, there's an art and design themed edition (Nov 15-16), then an indie jewellers market (Nov 29-30), then another art and design market (Dec 13-14) for last-minute shoppers.
Opening Dates: November 15-16; November 29-30; December 13-14.
Best For: Standout wall art and little trinkets for the magpie in your life
Now you see them, now you don’t – the best thing about the rise of pop-up shops in London is that the capital’s shopping landscape is always changing, the worst is that you don’t get long to take advantage of the offering at these blink-and-you’ll-miss-them retailers. From six-month Mayfair boutiques for designers testing out a new location before they buy into it, to snappy weekend pop-ups for young labels being given a free space to try on for size, each week brings a new batch of temporary stores.