CHRISTMAS MARKETS

Nothing makes you feel Christmassy quite like a spin around a Christmas market, a mulled wine in one hand, a bratwurst in the other, the smell of roasting nuts and sweet waffles in the air, and everything from handmade decorations to big chunks of cheese laid out on the stalls. So wrap up warm and shop, eat and drink your way around the best Christmas markets in London.

It’s not Christmas in London without Winter Wonderland and it’s back in Hyde Park once again. You can slip n’ slide your way around the UK’s largest outdoor ice rink, immerse yourself in the Magical Ice Kingdom, hang onto the edge of your seat at Zippos Christmas Circus and Cirque Beserk, take a spin on the big wheel or simply booze the day away on hot ciders and raceltte burgers. And if you can brave the tourist crowds, Leicester Square Christmas Market is a great place for a festive fix in central London.

Southbank is one of the most magical places to visit at Christmas, and they are spreading the cheer this year with a winter market featuring festive pop-ups and alpine-style chalets. Christmas by the River does what it say’s on the tin – brings Christmas to London Bridge. And what a market it is with Christmassy stalls selling boutique accessories and artisan gifts.

WINTER BY THE RIVER

19th November 2023 - 1st January 2024
London Riverside, London SE1 2DB

Winter by the River does exactly what it says on the tin: brings riverside Christmas fun to London Bridge. Not only are there a bunch of festive stalls all glowing with Christmas lights and selling boutique accessories and artisan gifts, but also themed karaoke rooms, street food and pop-up bars. Eat, drink and be merry with the likes of Korean corn dogs, burgers and Empanadas – plus buckets of glühwein.

WINTER WONDERLAND

17th November 2023 – 1st January 2024
Hyde Park, W2 2UH

It’s not Christmas in London without Winter Wonderland and it’s back in Hyde Park once again. You can slip n’ slide your way around the UK’s largest outdoor ice rink; immerse yourself in the Magical Ice Kingdom; hang onto the edge of your seat at Zippos Christmas Circus, the Edelweiss Funhouse and Cirque Beserk; take a spin on the big wheel; or spend the day strolling through the Bavarian Village with hot ciders in hand.

WINTER MARKET AT SOUTHBANK CENTRE

2nd November - 26th December 2023
Southbank Centre, London SE1

Southbank is one of the most magical places to visit at Christmas, and they are spreading the cheer this year with a winter market featuring festive pop-ups and alpine-style chalets. As well as shopping, there’ll be street food on offer, including raclette, truffle burgers, duck wraps, and dutch pancakes, and hot bevvies to sip on.

CHRISTMAS IN LEICESTER SQUARE

8th November 2023 - 7th January 2024
Leicester Square, London WC2H 7NA

Christmas is coming back to Leicester Square for another year. Expect a whole host of food, drink and Christmas gift stalls, so you can feast on bratwurst and gluhwein and shop til you drop. Plus, a vintage Spiegeltent will be taking over the square with performances from the award-winning cabaret La Clique.

TRAFALGAR SQUARE CHRISTMAS MARKET

Until 2nd January 2024

Trafalgar Square’s traditional German Christmas market has 34 wooden chalets stocked with high-end gifts, mulled wine, hot cider and festive food. It’s totally free to enter and while you’re there you can grab some pics with the Square’s famous Norway Spruce.

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