Lockdown is over and London’s best Christmas Markets are ready to welcome you. We love visiting London’s Markets at Christmas. There’s nothing like a glass of mulled wine and a wonder around a fab Christmas market to get you in the festive spirit! After such a tough year, we’re urging you to head out and support London’s Markets and independent businesses this Christmas. There are so many great local designers, makers, artists and artisans selling handmade gifts, made with love. Shop small, shop local this Christmas and do your part to support London’s small and creative businesses. Here’s our guide to London’s best Christmas Markets 2020. Shop from London’s independent businesses this Christmas!
Christmas at Portobello
Portobello Christmas Sundays kick off on Sunday 6th December and running also on Sunday 13th and 20th, Portobello will bring some festive flavour to the West London. Portobello Road will be closed by the Westway, where you’ll find plenty of artisans, designers and makers. A perfect shopping opportunity. Handmade jewellery designers, ceramics, floristry, bakers, organic beauty products, homewares and more. Vintage shopping under the canopy and street food galore at Acklam Kitchen. Sunday 10am-5pm. Find out more.
Crafty Fox Market at The Canopy Market Kings Cross
London’s original crafty-crew will be popping up at the awesome Canopy Market in Kings Cross on December 11-13th. Handmade Christmas doesn’t get any better than this. You’ll find an array of designers and makers alongside The Canopy’s regular traders, including food and drinks. There’s always plenty of atmosphere and it’s a popular spot for St Martin’s students to hang out at. Find out more
Crafty Fox will also be running an online virtual market on December 5th.
Pexmas at Copeland Gallery
Lockdown hasn’t put the Pexmas revellers off. Held over 2 weekends on Dec 13th+14th and December 19th & 20th head to Peckam for some creative Christmas shopping. You’ll find over 50 traders on each day showcasing South London’s amazing small creative businesses. Arts, crafts, artisans and more. A fantastic Christmas market which is hugely popular and well supported locally. Well worth a visit. Find out more.
Designer Makers Winter Craft Fair Primrose Hill
A high-end designer maker craft fair Primrose Hill Style! Extravagant and darling independent shopping at your finger tips. Held on Saturday 12th December at Cecil House. Shop high quality contemporary design and crafts direct from the makers. The event features exhibitors from across the UK, showcasing a wealth of talent from a range of disciplines including Ceramics, Jewellery, Woodwork, Glass, Textiles and Art. Find out more.
The perfect show for acquiring beautiful handcrafted pieces from Contemporary British Craft Artists, get to know the origin and provenance of a piece that you will come to cherish or offer as a very special gift.
Late Night Shopping at Old Spitalfields Market
Join Old Spitalfields Market for an exciting evening of late night shopping on Thursday 10th and Thursday 17th December. Buy one of a kind gifts from the market. Find Antiques, collectors, arts and crafts. Stilt walkers, entertainers and plenty of big brand designer boutiques and amazing street food choices on offer. Find out more.
Blue House Yard Christmas Market
Local, independent, and community lead! Head to Blue House Yard Christmas Market in Wood Green on Saturday December 5th. It’s outside, safe, and in one of London’s most colourful settings – with hot food, mulled wine, and local sellers. Support your local traders. Jolly vibes, not to be missed.
The Assembly Market Slow Christmas
Sustainable and ethical Christmas shopping at North London’s proudly independent Stoke Newington Church Street. The Assembly Market brings together independent SLOW Fashion & home brands who care about sustainability. For some festive boutique markets shopping head to The Assembly Market Slow Christmas held over two weekends on Dec 12th &13th and Dec 19th & 20th. Find out more.
Vinegar Yard Christmas Market
The Festive Flea kicks off on Saturday 5th December. Running every Saturday and Sunday until the 20th December. You’ll find their specially curated Christmas Market of more than 40 stalls of Christmas hand-crafted gifts and plenty of foody festivities. Get into the Christmas spirit and enjoy warming mulled wine and churros while you shop. Find out more.
Greenwich Market Late Night Wednesdays
Greenwich Market has long been one of our favourite markets to head to at Christmas. It’s the perfect traditional London affair. You’ll always find great quality British handmade gifts, arts and crafts. We love all the independent shops that are nestled around the market. Open for late night shopping every Wednesday in December from 11am right through to 8pm. Find out more.
Hackney Christmas Market
Support east London’s favourite Bohemia Place this December. Hackney Party vibes- Ample booze and tasty street food. Held over three weekend, you’ll find local traders, artisans and east London’s street food sensations at Hackney Christmas Market. Christmas is definitely not cancelled. Vegan food options and ethical Christmas shopping can be done here!
Wimbledon Christmas Market
Love Wimbledon this Christmas! Feast on festive aromas from award-winning food stalls, shop for personalised presents and feel the magic of Christmas at our Market on The Piazza! Love Wimbledon’s Christmas Market on The Piazza is the destination to enjoy a festive outdoor shopping experience, where you’ll find bespoke home decor, sumptuous gifts, artisan bakes, delicious hot food and much more. Every weekend Open 11am – 6pm each day and late nights Friday 11th December and 18th December until 7pm. Find out more.
Selfridges Christmas Market
Created in collaboration with Street Feast founder Selfridges Christmas Market offers some outdoor festive fun, perfect after a busy West end shopping trip. Street food, drinks and fair ground rides. Lots of fun for the family. Held every weekend in December. Find out more.
Myddleton Road Christmas Market
A special festive Christmas event for North London’s Myddleton Road Market on Sunday December 6th. Festive stalls, crafts and food. Support this local North London street market this Christmas. Find out more
