Christmas markets and fairs in London
Wrap up your festive shopping in style at London's best Christmas markets and fairs for 2017
Swap stressful Christmas shopping for something a little more laid back. Whether you're searching for a last-minute bauble or desperately seeking inspiration for the perfect gift, we've got you covered with our guide to London's Christmas markets and fairs. Find festive foodie treats, arty offerings and everything else you'll need to get your festive shopping done and dusted. Pick your local area or venture across town with our guide to all the best annual Christmas markets in London.
We'll be updating this page with more festive fairs and Christmas markets for 2017.
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Christmas markets in London
Winter Wonderland
The Grinch would have a real job stealing all the Christmas from Hyde Park's massive tribute to festive fun. The Christmas markets is a real treat for anyone feeling the spirit of the season, as long as you're ready to hear all those songs as you potter. You'll find handmade gifts and pretty confectionery sold from cute wooden huts.
Southbank Centre Winter Festival
Southbank Centre is a glorious place to be at Christmas, so make sure you pay a visit to this London institution over the festive period. There'll be pop-ups, activities and all manner of Christmas fun to jolly up your holiday.
Christmas Market at Tate Modern
Pretty wooden chalets usually fill the space between the Tate Modern and the Thames for this traditional Christmas market. Shoppers can browse handmade wooden toys, accessories, intricate decorations and plenty more, before tucking into festive food and warming cups of glühwein. A Victorian carousel and festive music help add to the Christmas spirit.
London Bridge City Christmas Market
This annual market boasts a winning combination of homemade gifts and delicious food. Get your mitts on handmade crafts and peruse pop-up food stalls and bars serving Christmas cocktails, mulled wine, hot cider and craft beers.
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Christmas lights in London
There's nothing like the sparkle of London Christmas lights to give the city an instant festive makeover. Why not plan an outing to gaze upon Christmas lights in London ahead of a festive spot of ice skating or hitting the Christmas shops.
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We Built This City
London souvenir shops have never been cool. They’re usually the home of sharp-elbowed tourists, barging their way through aisles of wind-up London buses, unofficial royal memorabilia and Lil’ Wayne vests. Until now... We Built This City is the kind of gift shop you're happy to take your cousins to when they come to visit. After a successful stint in a pop-up venue, it's returned to Carnaby for the long haul, selling a selection of curated pieces from London artists inspired by the city around them. Red, white and blue are banned. Artists regularly drop in for live sessions, and you'll find art and design workshops in store, too. East London artist Camille Walala has even given the shop a super cool graphic look both inside and out. Put down the Kate and Wills tea towel, drop the Harry Styles mask and give We Built This City a go.
Venue says: “London-inspired gifts, souvenirs and artwork curated by 250+ artists, designers and makers. Find us at 56b Carnaby Street and online.”
A Christmas Carol recounts the narrative of a sharp old grumpy person named Ebenezer Scrooge and his change into a gentler, kindlier man after appearances by the apparition of his previous business accomplice Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present but then to Come.
Fair Christmas Fayre is also back on the 12th December @ Regent Hall, Oxford Street. Come and find a wide variety of Christmas goodies all ethically sourced. https://fairchristmasfayre.wordpress.com/
London has a great atmosphere around London! I've even put together my own list of where best to shop in London at Christmas time. Read it here: http://raychellev2.wordpress.com/2014/11/23/christmas-shopping-in-london/
Hi, LimeWharf cultural hub are hosting our first Maker Market in our Machines Room makerspace on Vyner Street, Hackney. 4-13 Dec Thurs-Sat. Craft & tech market 1-8pm, evening entertainment and workshops until 11pm. Full details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/669598649805087/673716582726627/?notif_t=plan_mall_activity
I love London in the Winter and especially around Christmas. The only time of year it ever felt normal to exist in London was when it is cold and full of colourful lights.
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Hi there is an error in the first of your listings. The nearest Tube Station to Kew Gardens is Kew Gardens and not Richmond as stated.
There is so much to choose from the above list that I think I will start with the food at the Real Food Christmas market.
The best list of the Christmas markets I have come accross so far!
This guide is brilliant, enables us to make the most of our time in London, planning our day in advance and pick the markets that have products that interest us. Tube details are also very helpful..... Can't wait to visit.
This is an extremely useful guide to Christmas markets across London. Just looking at the photos makes you want to start Christmas shopping.
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This really isn't a 'guide' to london christmas markets is it? or is the rest of my page not loading?
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