🇬🇧 London: Christmas Markets '23 🎄
🎄 Christmas markets in London | 2023-2024
If you're looking for more ways to get into the festive spirit, I've rounded up the Christmas markets all over London! So, take your loved ones and start exploring the markets! ☃️🥨🎄
1 | Leicester Square Christmas Market
📍 Leicester Square, London, WC2H 7LU
🚇 Nearest station - Leicester Square
📆 Until January 8, 2024
2 | Southbank Christmas Markets
📍 The Queen’s Walk, London, SE1 8XX
🚇 Nearest station - Waterloo
📆 Until December 26, 2023
Find out more about Winter Festival and Christmas markets in Southbank here 👇🏽
3 | Covent Garden Christmas Market
📍 Covent Garden Market, London, WC2E 7QH
🚇 Nearest station - Covent Garden
📆 Until January 7, 2024
Check here more of what's happening in Covent Garden this winter 👇🏽
4 | Borough Christmas Market
📍8 Southwark Street, London, SE1 1TL
🚇 Nearest station - London Bridge
📆 Until January 9, 2024
They also held the annual Evening of Cheese which shouldn't be missed! It will take place on 13th December from 6 – 9 pm. So, if you can't live without cheese, you should probably take a look 🧀🫕🍷
5 | Trafalgar Square Christmas Market
📍Trafalgar Square, London, WC2N 5DX
🚇 Nearest station - Charing Cross
📆 Until January 2, 2024
6 | Christmas Market by the River
One of London’s prettiest Christmas markets near London Bridge.
📍London Bridge City, London, SE1 2DB
🚇 Nearest station - London Bridge
📆 Until January 1, 2024
7 | Camden Christmas Market
📍406 Camden Lock Market, London NW1 7AP
🚇 Nearest stations - Camden Town and Chalk Farm Road
📆 Until December 24, 2023
8 | King's Cross Christmas Market
📍 West Handyside Canopy, 2 Granary Square, London N1C 4BH
🚇 Nearest station - Kings Cross
📆 Until December 23, 2023
What's happening more in King's Cross Christmas Market you may find here 👇🏽
9 | Greenwich Christmas Market
📍 5B Greenwich Market, London, SE10 9HZ
🚇 Nearest station - Greenwich
📆 Until December 23, 2023
Click the link below to find out more about upcoming events in Greenwich Market 👇🏽
10 | Kingston Christmas Market
📍 Market Place, Kingston Upon Thames, KT1 1JT
🚇 Nearest station - Kingston
📆 Until January 2, 2024
11 | Spitalfields Christmas markets
📍 65 Brushfield St, London E1 6AA, United Kingdom
🚇 Nearest station - Liverpool Street Station
📆 Until December 24, 2023
More about this Christmas market check out below 👇🏽
🥨 Christmas To-do List
Dare to make this Christmas market adventure unforgettable by filling in all the checkpoints on this festive checklist! 🎄✨
☑️ Watch the Christmas tree-lighting ceremony
☑️ Sip on spiced mulled wine or punch
☑️ Treat yourself to the classic holiday delight - gingerbread cookies
☑️ Taste churros, chimney-shaped cones, or a giant bretzel
☑️ Savour the aroma and taste of a real winter classic - roasted chestnuts
☑️ Support locals and buy handmade crafts and gifts from them
☑️ Explore Christmas markets while sipping hot chocolate topped with whipped cream and sprinkles
☑️ Take a photo with Santa Claus
☑️ Take a ride on a roller coaster or the festive carousel
☑️ Visit Winter Wonderland 👇🏽
🎡 Winter Wonderland
It's a must to visit Winter Wonderland at least once! This place has been recognized as the world's best destination for the festive period. It offers a variety of attractions, activities, entertainment, food, drinks, and a lot more, so it's a perfect place for friends gathering or a fun family time together!
When and where?
🕰️ 17th of November 2023 - 1st of January 2024
📍 Hyde Park, London
Weekends are usually crowded with people so I'd recommend choosing the weekdays for a more pleasant experience and shorter queues. 😄
You can purchase the tickets here 👇🏽
🎫 £5 off-peak
🎫 £7,5 peak time
More about Winter Wonderland below 👇🏽
🎁 Gift Ideas
I know the holiday hustle can be overwhelming, especially when the pressure to find the perfect gift for your loved ones is on. And nothing can be better than making them happy with a well-picked Christmas gift!
So, I've handpicked over 40 Christmas gift ideas that you may find helpful, or at least you can spark your imagination and creativity. Make your holiday delightful and stress-free!
🍭 Gastronomy Enthusiasts
- Artisanal chocolates, truffles, and other delicacies
- Locally sourced honey or gourmet jams
- Specialty teas or coffees in decorative tins
- Aromatic spice blends for festive cooking
- Gourmet popcorn or flavored popcorn seasonings
- Local wines or craft beers
- Freshly roasted coffee beans and a Moka pot (my favourite is Bialetti!)
👠 Fashion & Accessories Lovers
- Cozy knitted scarves or mittens
- Funny socks with holiday-themed patterns
- Customized leather goods like wallets
- Handmade jewellery pieces or a personalised one
🪴 Home Decor Delights
- Hand-painted ceramics for a charming touch
- Vintage-style Christmas decorations
- Hand-carved wooden spoons or utensils
- Unique table linens for holiday dinners
- Local artwork or photography prints
- Handmade pottery for a unique table setting
- Customized pet accessories
- Handmade wooden toys or puzzles for the little ones
🧘🏽♀️ Fitness, Beauty & Wellness
- Aromatherapy diffusers with scents of relaxation
- Artisanal soaps or bath bombs
- Handcrafted candles or Ayurveda incense sticks
- Day or weekend spa retreat
- Candle making kit or a course
- An appointment or a course for a massage
- Fitness and nutrition app subscription (yoga, meditation)
🏕️ Outdoor & Adventure Gifts
- Durable water or thermo bottles
- Portable hammocks for hikes
- Portable camping gear for adventure seekers
- Compact and durable backpack for day trips
- Course of an adventurous sport (paragliding, kitesurfing, skydiving)
- Ticket to amusement park
✈️ Traveler's Delights
- Noise-canceling headphones for a peaceful journey
- Solar-powered phone charger for eco-friendly travel
- Customised passport holder for a personal touch
- Multi-pocket travel organizer for essentials
- Scratch-off world map to track adventure
- Compact and durable travel pillow for comfort
- Instant photo printer for on-the-go memories
- Personalised travel guide for the dream destination
📚 Self-development & Mindset
- Language course (online or face-to-face)
- Mindfulness meditation course to learn to be present and control emotions
- Positive affirmation cards or your wishes to them
- Self-reflection and goals-setting journal
🎟️ Discount Codes
🍽️ RESTAURANTS
London has so many restaurants to choose but if you want anything specific, you may want to use TheFork (the leading online restaurant booking platform) so you can get special discounts offered only to TheFork users.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Yums are loyalty points that you earn when you book with TheFork. You can convert them into loyalty discounts of 10€ or 25€.
*You may try it in other countries in Europe, Latin America, and Australia.
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