Christmas markets in London
Wrap up your festive shopping with London's Christmas markets and fairs
Looking for gift inspiration? Look no further than London's Christmas markets. Among a raft of events you'll find foodie gifts, hand-crafted pressies and usually a bit of glühwein to help you get into that merry spirit…
Christmas fairs
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Camden Lock Night Market 2012
Until Thu Dec 20, Camden Lock Market
In the run up to Christmas, the night market offers seasonal shopping opportunities in the form of fashion, vintage, accessories, arts, crafts and homewares stalls.
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Covent Garden Christmas 2012
Until Mon Dec 24, Covent Garden MarketThe Christmas Food Market takes place on the North Piazza every Thursday until December 20.
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Dazzle 2012
Nov 5-Jan 6 2013, National Theatre
The annual jewellery showcase in the run-up to Christmas (and beyond) features a huge selection of pieces for sale by European designers.
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Finnish Church Christmas Fair 2012
Nov 23-30, Finnish ChurchYou can't get any Christmassier than a Finnish market, and the annual one held in and around this beautiful modern church in a Rotherhithe cul-de-sac is a delight.
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Gifted 2012
Nov 16-Jan 12 2013, Contemporary Applied Arts
Contemporary Applied Arts's selling Christmas exhibition offers a great chance for some unusual present browsing.
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Cockpit Arts Christmas Open Studios 2012
Nov 30-Dec 2, Cockpit Arts HolbornThese open studios are a great chance to support independent designer-makers and pick up unique Christmas gifts that you won't find on the high street.
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We Make London Christmas Show 2012
Sat Dec 1, Battersea Arts Centre
More than 60 designers and makers are selling their creations at this day-long Christmas fair.
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Wild Winter Fayre 2012
Sun Dec 2, Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park
Wrap up and get down to this celebration of winter, complete with willow wreath-making, wintery quiz trails, gift stalls, and of course winter warmers in the shape of a BBQ and seasonal refreshments.
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Southbank Centre Christmas Market 2012

Nov 16-Dec 23, Southbank Centre
The traditional German-style wooden huts of the Southbank Centre Christmas Market return to Queen's walk along the river.
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Angel Christmas Fair 2012
Dec 8-9, Candid Arts Trust Galleries
Affordable art and design fair featuring the work of 50 artists across all creative disciplines, including painting, ceramics, photography, illustration, fashion, textiles, jewellery and glass.
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Taste of Christmas 2012
Fri Dec 7, ExCeL CentreThis food festival offers a range of theatres, masterclasses, demonstrations and tastings, all of them free with your entry ticket.
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Royal College of Art Christmas Fete 2012
Dec 6-9, Royal College of Art
The Royal College of Art's first ever Christmas market, selling work by current and former students across all disciplines.
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Eel Pie Island Artists Christmas Open Studios 2012
Dec 8-9, Eel Pie Boatyard
The working boatyard of Eel Pie Island house a wide range of artists' studios, many of which are open this weekend for viewing, sales and commissions.
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London Glassblowing Christmas Open Studio 2012
Nov 23-Dec 24, London Glassblowing
Swap the overheated department stores of central London for this distinctly different gift-browsing experience, where you can see and buy unique glassware starting at £40.
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Temple Church Christmas Fair 2012
Thu Nov 29, Inner Temple HallChristmas fair selling clothing, crafts, food, gifts and homewares.
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Chocolate Festival
Dec 7-9, Southbank Centre Square
The chance to buy from the world's best chocolatiers.
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Jumble & Pearls Vintage Fayre 2012
Sat Dec 1, The Book Club
A vintage and designer Christmas market from the people behind hip second-hand sale Jumble & Pearls.
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Diggin' Design Winter Fair 2012
Sun Dec 2, Garden MuseumThe Garden Museum hosts its first ever winter fair, curated by Eco Design Fair.
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Gadget Show Live Christmas 2012
Nov 30-Dec 2, ExCeL CentreSee, try and buy new technology from more than 150 companies.
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Pullens Yards Christmas Open Studios 2012
Nov 30-Dec 2, Pullens Yards
Clothing, jewellery, ceramics, fine art, furniture, books and photography are on offer at this pre-Christmas open studio sale.
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Chelsea Physic Garden Christmas Fair 2012
Dec 1-2, Chelsea Physic GardenVisit London's oldest botanic garden in winter and browse a range of stalls (in a heated marquee).
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Curtain Up Christmas Market 2012
Sun Dec 9, St Mary Abbots CentreActors from popular TV shows including 'Doctors', 'Emmerdale' and 'Coronation Street' preside over the annual Curtain Up Christmas market.
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Christmas Craft Fair and Santa's Grotto 2012
Dec 8-9, Sutton HouseFather Christmas makes room in his busy schedule to attend this weekend of craft workshops, carols, mulled wine and mince pies.
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Seasonal Sparkle 2012
Oct 6-Jan 30 2013, London Silver Vaults
Seasonal shopping at the London SIlver Vaults, housing 30 specialist retailers.
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Real Food Christmas Market 2012
Dec 14-16, Southbank Centre Square
The Real Food Market serves up seasonal gastronomic goodies such as charcuterie, cheeses, chutneys and pickles, along with mince pies and mulled wine.
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Designers/Makers Market 2012
Dec 14-16, Queen Elizabeth Hall
As part of its Winter Festival the Southbank Centre is holding a designers/makers market in Festival Village (the Queen Elizabeth Hall).
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Hyde Park Winter Wonderland 2012
Nov 23-Jan 6 2013, Hyde ParkEntry to the Christmas Market is free and an after-dark stroll is surprisingly atmospheric.
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