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It’s just over a month to go until the big day and London’s festive season is nearly in full-swing. The capital is already aglow with thousands of twinkly lights, so what’s next up in the city’s Crimbo calendar? Well, Christmas markets, of course!
While London’s Christmas markets are, obviously, good for all kinds of shopping – from stocking fillers and secret Santa gifts to niche presents for hard-to-buy-for relatives – they’re good for other stuff, too. Mulled wine, scrummy food stands and full-blown rollercoasters are just a few of the other things on offer.
London’s festive markets range massively, from lovely seasonal pop-ups to year-round markets that undergo a glistening glow-up. The city is dotted with marvellous Christmas markets: here’s a roundup of when they all open.
When do Christmas markets in London open this year?
Southbank Centre Winter Market
Open now until December 26.
Leicester Square
Open now until January 7, 2024.
Covent Garden
Open now until January 7, 2024.
Trafalgar Square
Open now until January 2, 2024.
Christmas Design Collective at Connaught Village
Open now until December 19.
Winter By The River
Open now until January 1, 2024.
Greenwich Christmas Market
Open now.
Spitalfields Christmas Market
Open now until December 24.
Christmas at Leadenhall Market
November 16 until January 6, 2024.
Kingston Christmas Market
November 16 until December 31.
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland
November 17 until January 1, 2024.
Kings Cross Christmas Market
November 23 until December 23.
Borough Market at Christmas
November 28 until January 9, 2024.
Christmas Duck Pond Market
December 2 – 3.
Christmas at Portobello
December 3 – 17.
DIY Christmas Market
December 9.
So Last Century Winter Vintage Market
December 9 – 10.
Christmas Independent Ceramics Market
December 10.
The Satanic Flea Market: Anti Christmas Fayre
December 10.
With so many markets to choose from, you can read a bit more about each one in our list of the best Christmas markets in London here.
Not caught a big-old Christmassy light switch-on yet? We’ve got all the dates for those, too – just have a look at our roundup here.
Christmas in London
London is a fabulous place to be for the festive season, with countless festive events taking place across the city. From the best Christmas shows and carol concerts to watch to all the best Christmas light displays, keep an eye on our Christmas hub for all the capital’s jolliest seasonal festivities.
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