London's Christmas Markets 2014

Get in the festive spirit and shop till you drop at our pick of London's best Christmas markets
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Hyper Japan Christmas Market
Hyper Japan brings a Christmas market you won't find anywhere else. Don't miss the chance to source truly unique gifts; from food and drink to videogames, anime and fashion.
When: 14 - 16 November
Where: Olympia
Price: Adults from £12, children £8, toddlers / babies £2




More London Festive Market
High quality market selling Christmas gifts, festive food and hand crafted goods.
When: 8 - 21 December, 11:00 - 19:00
Where: Tower Bridge
Price: free




Hampstead Christmas Gift Fair
With over 30 quality exhibitors under one roof, it's a great chance to find that unique gift not found anywhere else.
When: 28 - 30 November
Where: Hampstead Old Town Hall
Price: £3




Canary Wharf Christmas Market
This market, full of Christmas cheer, will be buzzing with stalls offering festive food and drink plus original handcrafts and unique gifts.
When: 17 November - 24 December
Where: Montgomery Square, Canary Wharf
Price: Free




The Winter Festival
The new Christmas Market lays out the most delicious festive food, handmade craft gifts and warming drinks. Or you can cosy up at the Scandinavian Rekorderlig Cider Lodge, enjoy spectacular views at the Viewing Deck Bar or get warm at the Christmas Tree Cafe.
When: 11 November 2014 - 4 January 2015 (The Winter Festival continues till 11 January 2015)
Where: Southbank Centre
Price: free




Islington Christmas Gift Fair
This popular 3 day shopping event will bring together a unique group of over 40 hand picked exhibitors from all over the UK, selling quality fashion, jewellery, childrenswear, homeware, food and drink.
When: 5 - 7 December
Where: Islington Assembly Hall
Price: £3




Ideal Home Show at Christmas
The multi award-winning Ideal Home Show at Christmas returns with the ultimate festive shopping experience, where you can find everything on your Christmas list all under one roof; from decorations and hand crafted gifts, to turkey, festive fizz and Christmas puddings, to furniture, DIY solutions and New Year home projects not to mention live demonstrations, entertainment, Ice skating and celebrity appearances!
When: 19 - 23 November
Where: Earls Court
Price: Adult £12, concessions £10, under 16s free




Spirit of Christmas Fair
With many new stylish ranges and more than 200 brand new boutiques, all hand-picked for their distinct quality and design, the fair really is the home of Christmas shopping.
When: 4 - 9 November
Where: Olympia
Price: Adult £18.50, child (13-16yrs) £11, under 12s free




Blackheath Christmas Fair
46 specially selected designers, artisans, food makers and independent traders, largely drawn from the South London and Kent area, will be selling a wide range of gorgeous gifts making it the perfect place to start the Christmas shopping.
When: 23 November
Where: Blackheath Halls
Price: £2, under 16s free




Hyde Park Winter Wonderland
London’s spectacular Christmas destination returns to light up Hyde Park with wintertime festivities and of course more Christmas markets than you can imagine.
When: 21 November 2014 - 4 January 2015
Where: Hyde Park
Cost: free




Chelsea Physic Garden Christmas Fair
Roasting chestnuts and seasonal treats welcome you to this year’s annual Christmas Fair. Within the surroundings of the Garden you can sample the delights of the Fair, the perfect place to shop for gifts and delicious festive treats.
When: 29 - 30 November
Where: Chelsea Physic Garden
Price: Adults £5, under 16s free




Country Living Christmas Fair
Soak up the magic of the festive season and enjoy a great day’s shopping with hundreds of exhibitors from all over the UK in a festive extravaganza of quality and craftsmanship.
When: 12 - 16 November
Where: Business Design Centre
Price: Adults £13.00 / £16.50, Child (5-16yrs) £8.00 / £8.50, under 5s free




Crafty Fox Markets
Discover an exciting range of UK handmade products sold directly by the makers. Plus you can enjoy mulled wine or tea and cakes and the chance to try your hand at making in one of the workshops.
When: Dalston 29 - 30 November, Brixton 6 - 7 December, Peckham 13 - 14 December
Where: Farr's in Dalston, Dogstar in Brixton, CLF Art Cafe in Peckham
Price: free




Croydon Christmas Crafts & Gifts Fair Market Festival
For sheer diversity, Croydon Christmas Crafts & Fair at Friends Meeting House is hard to beat. In this historic Grade II listed building, a variety of stallholders cater to all tastes. Rows of stalls are themed, from sweet treats to arts & crafts.
When: 7 December
Where: Friends Meeting House, Croyden
Price: free




Southbank Centre Christmas Market
Clustered along the riverbank, the market's wooden chalets are filled with festive food, drink, gifts and treats.
When: 11 November - 4 January 2015
Where: Queen’s Walk and Hungerford Car Park, Southbank Centre
Price: free




Barbican Christmas Market
Where: Barbican Foyers, Barbican
When:12 - 21 December 2014
Mon–Fri 4pm–8.30pm, Sat & Sun 12pm–8.30pm
For a second year running, the Barbican will host 10 days of seasonal shopping, as 80 independent designers, makers and artisans bring the foyers to life.

Published Oct 27, 2014