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Millions and millions of people flock to London for its Christmas markets. Most head for the world-famous Winter Wonderland at Hyde Park, the highly Instagrammable Covent Garden Christmas Market or the huge Leicester Square Christmas Market. But they’re far from the only brilliant Christmas markets in the city. Now that it’s December, London is full to the brim with sparkling huts and marquees selling glühwein, mince pies and all sorts of artisanal gems.
The most underrated of them all is the Monocle Christmas Market in Marylebone. Every year, the HQ of international news magazine Monocle opens to the public and transforms into a festival of Christmas delights. For one weekend, Midori House Courtyard fills with the publication’s favourite brands, perfect for securing special last minute gifts.
Explaining why we chose this market as London’s most underrated, Rosie Hewitson, Time Out’s things to do editor, said: ‘Taking place just round the corner from its Marylebone shop and cafe, Monocle's annual Christmas market is surely the chicest winter fair in all of London, and as far as we’re aware it’s also the only one where you can meet an actual real life reindeer.
‘Add in the opportunity to browse chic bits and bobs from a deftly curated edit of artisanal foodie brands and quality clothing labels, and you’ve got a recipe for the perfect festive shopping event.’
Here’s everything you need to know about London’s most underrated Christmas market.
When is Monocle’s Christmas Market?
Monocle’s two-day market is happening on Saturday December 13 and Sunday December 14 in Midori House Courtyard.
What are the opening times?
The market will welcome shoppers from 10am to 6pm each day.
What are the main attractions?
Besides the real-life reindeers? The shopping. The brands joining this year’s event include luxury clothing company Sunspel, artisanal Swiss cheese supplier Jumi Cheese, beloved east London bakehouse Pophams, fine jewellery curators Knightsbridge Rocks, and leather goods makers Laperruque.
How to get to Monocle’s Christmas Market
The nearest stations to Midori House are Baker Street, which can be accessed via the Bakerloo, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Jubilee or Metropolitan lines, and Marylebone Station, which is served by the Bakerloo line.
See all of London’s best Christmas markets for 2025 here.
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