Few locations can rival the appeal of London’s winter festival which is set along the Thames – it’s been one of the best Christmas markets in London for years. Once the sun sets, the lights from the market’s many Alpine chalets add to the lights on London’s buildings against an inky winter sky and it is truly magical. As always, there is gluhwein galore, hot apple cider and covered fire pits to warm up with after a spot of shopping – whether for yourself or others.
Christmas Independent Ceramics Market, Peckham
- When: Sunday, 8th December 2024, 11am – 5pm
- Where: Unit 8, Copeland Park, 133 Copeland Road, SE15 3SN
- Website: facebook.com
For something truly unique, add Sunday 8th December to your calendar this winter for buying affordable ceramic artwork direct from a huge amount of makers. This event brings together an international community of over 150 established, and early-career ceramic artists from across UK & Europe, making it the ideal location for discovering a new clay wave of ceramicists.
Urban Makers Christmas Market, London
- When: 30 November & 1 December, 14 & 15 December 2024
- Where: The Ecology Pavilion Mile End Park, 125 Grove Rd., Bow, London E3 5RP
- Website: urbanmakers.co.uk
In its tenth year, Urban Makers (who you’ll also find at Spitalfields Market every Wednesday) brings together the best British indie brands selling their sustainable festive wares, from gifts to wrapping, candles to clothing, with workshops to go along with it. In keeping with the best of the Christmas markets, there is mulled wine (in mugs, not plastic, of course).
Twinkle of Christmas fair
- Where: Design Centre Chelsea Harbour
- When: Dates TBC
- Website: dcch.co.uk
Design Centre Chelsea Harbour is one of London’s key destinations when it comes to design and interiors. And for the decoration gurus who are looking to get into the festive spirit, then swinging along to their ‘Twinkle of Christmas Fair’ should be as enticing as a well spiced mug of mulled wine. For three days at the beginning of December, the centre will be taken over by a pop-up fair of brands displaying their wares. From tableware to accompany your Christmas Day feast to soft furnishings and accessories all the exhibitors have been carefully curated by the Design Centre team, and are bound to make perfect gifts. Think tableware from Addison Ross and Jo Deakin, jewellery from Bentley & Skinner and Contessina London, charming linocuts by Quote & Curate, and bags from Mews London and Zulucow
