Christmas Markets are back this year, and there’s no better place to soak in the festive magic and marvel at the dazzling twinkling lights than a trip to London! If you’re looking for a family outing or a romantic date night for you and your sweetheart, here are 7 we think you’ll like.
Winter Wonderland, HYDE PARK.
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Wrap up warm for the ultimate Christmas experience. Running 7 days a week for 6 weeks from 19 November to 3 January Winter Wonderland is, without doubt, the most talked-about Christmas event in the UK, with various celebrities and VIPs having visited over the years, from the Duchess of Cambridge and Prince George to Tom Cruise and Naomi Campbell. This event has plenty of things to enjoy, from live music performances, daring roller coasters and rides with ice bars and food stalls dotted around Hyde Park, be sure to make a full day and night out of this event.
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London Central Marylebone
London Central Euston
London Covent Garden
Leicester Square Christmas Market, LEICESTER SQUARE.
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From the 12th November to – 3rd January Christmas in Leicester Square will transform the buzzing centre of London into a Winter Wonderland with stalls and activities galore! The market will be host to stalls offering delicious foods and drinks (expect plenty of mulled wine), hand-crafted gifts, plus a variety of fabulous shows and performances to keep you entertained.
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London Covent Garden
London Central Waterloo
London Central Southwark
Greenwich Christmas Market, GREENWICH.
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On the 17th of November, experience the spectacular lantern procession and the switching on of Greenwich Market’s Christmas lights. There will be plenty of singing and dancing performances to enjoy alongside food and drink stalls to warm your belly’s in the winter weather. Father Christmas will also be welcoming visitors into his Greenwich Grotto from 4 pm-6 pm.
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London Greenwich High Road
London Greenwich
London Docklands
Kingston Christmas Market, KINGSTON UPON THAMES.
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With over 40 traditional wooden cabins hosting a treasure chest of lovingly made gifts and trinkets for your friends and family, Kingston Christmas Market is an ideal place to make memories this winter. Make sure to head to Alpine Village and cosy up next to the fire with a bag of roasted chestnuts as the little ones enjoy a ride on the vintage carousel.
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Kingston Upon Thames Central
London Kingston Upon Thames
London Teddington
Christmas by the River, RIVERSIDE.
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Running from 16th November to 2nd January, Christmas by the River returns to London Bridge City illuminating the capital’s most scenic location for a Christmas Market right under the stars. With striking views of Tower Bridge, the iconic City skyline and the Tower of London be sure to visit this scenic location this Christmas.
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London Central Tower Bridge
London Central Aldgate East
London Central Bank
Southbank Centre Winter Market, SOUTHBANK.
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Take a stroll along the Thames river under sparkling Christmas lights and indulge in seasonal foods and drinks freshly made from the lit wooden chalets. Browse the many stocking fillers and gifts on offer from the Southbank Market stalls. Don’t forget to warm your bellies up with a hot cup of mulled wine, hot toddy, or hot chocolate with plenty of marshmallows.
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London Central Waterloo
London Central Southwark
London Covent Garden
Selfridges Christmas Market, EDWARDS MEWS.
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From November 5th – December 23rd, the much loved Selfridges will be hosting their Christmas Market on the Mews for the second year running. And this year it’s bigger and brighter than ever, with food vendors, plenty of chalets serving hot drinks for all the family. Expect everything from sustainably grown Christmas trees, the perfect seasonal gifts, an impressive Helter Skelter, performances from Santa and his elves and London’s tastiest street foods, to name just a few.
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London Central Marylebone
London Covent Garden
London Central Euston
