Christmas markets to visit in London this December
Christmas market season is here and whilst COVID-19 regulations have meant the cancellation of several of our favourite markets, we’ve put together a list of some of the markets that will be open this December. Most of these markets will be featuring stalls from local, independent traders and small businesses, all of which could do with our support this Christmas, plus what better place to visit for some socially distanced festive cheer.
Please note, the situation is ever changing and events may be postponed or cancelled at the last minute as a result of government guidelines, as a result we recommend you check the relevant individual website before you visit.
Selfridges Christmas Market
When:
2 December 2020 – 3 January 2021 (open daily)
Where:
Edwards Mews, at the rear of Selfridges
Entry: Free
Image: @theofficialselfridges
#FLODown: Selfridges has introduced their first-ever Christmas market. The market, which will be located behind the department store in Edward Mews, will feature stalls selling Christmas décor, a selection of food trucks and of course Selfridges’ range of seriously delicious festive treats from traditional gingerbreads to panettone. There will also be fairground rides including a classic Helter Skelter. Definitely not one to miss this festive season! Click here for more.
Location:
Edwards Mews, at the rear of Selfridges,
400 Oxford St, Marylebone, London W1A 1AB
Opening hours:
weekdays 4–9 pm, weekends 12–9 pm
Festive Flea Market
When:
5 December – 20 December 2020 (Saturday & Sundays)
Where:
Vinegar Yard
Entry: Free
Image: @flealondon
#FLODown: Vinegar Yard will be kicking off their biggest ever festive flea market from 5 December for three consecutive weekends. You’ll find a selection of Christmas trees, wreaths and baubles; alongside an array of sustainable and handcrafted gifts. There will also be plenty of churros and mulled wine to go around! Click here for more.
Location:
Vinegar Yard, St Thomas Street, Bermondsey, London SE1 3QU
Opening hours:
Saturday - Sunday 11 am to 6 pm
Hackney Christmas Market
When:
5 – 20 December 2020 (Saturday & Sundays)
Where:
Bohemia Place Market
Entry: Free
Image: @bohemiaplacemarkets
#FLODown: Hackney’s Christmas market will be back in session for three weekends, starting off this weekend. Expect to find Christmas décor and a range of artesian gifts from ethical businesses. More importantly, there will be delicious street food stalls and several bars serving mulled wine, craft beers cocktails and great atmosphere! Click here for more.
Location:
Bohemia Place, Hackney, E8 1DU
Opening hours:
Saturday - Sunday 12pm - 7pm
Pexmas
When:
12 - 20 December 2020 (Saturday & Sundays)
Where:
Copeland Gallery, Peckham
Entry: Free
Image: @pexmas
#FLODown: Pexmas is back with their festive market, running for two weekends from 12 December. This weekend market will feature over 50 unique stalls selling ideal stocking fillers.
If you want to avoid the (likely to be) busy weekends you can also book a £2 timed ticket online for their midweek Pexmas Emporium (16 December – 18 December), which will mean less chance of queuing, plus a more of a boutique-style set up with more space and 25 unique traders daily.
If you won’t be able to make it out to Pexmas but still want to support the businesses, they have an online store where you can purchase some of the market’s best sellers. Click here for more information. Click here for more information.
Location:
113 Copeland Road, Peckham SE15 3SN
Opening hours:
Saturday – Sunday 11 am – 6 pm
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