12 Best Christmas Markets in London
Here’s our rundown of the 12 best Christmas markets in London we could find. Why not ditch the high street this year in favour of something handmade or vintage and support local sellers in your local area.
Makers & Shakers
Bust Christmas Craftacular | York Hall, Bethnal Green | Sun 22 Nov, 11am-5pm | £3
US mag queens Bust bring a fine selection of uber hip crafts to the fore just in time for Christmas.
Crafty Fox Market at The Geffrye Museum | Haggerston | Thu 17 Dec, 4-9pm | Free Entry
Professional one-offs from some talented designers at the wonderfully festive setting of The Geffrye Museum including scout editions (pictured).
East London Printmakers Christmas Open Studio | London Fields | Thu 3 Dec | Free
Support local artists and get some bargain prints for your walls.
Etsy Made Local | The Vinyl Factory, Soho | Fri 4-Sun 6 Dec, Various Times | Free Entry
Etsy brings the online offline with this Soho pop up with 50 designers/makers and some ace wrapping workshops.
Pop Shop | Winterville, Victoria Park | Thu 26 Nov-Mon 23 Dec, 3pm-9pm weekdays. 11am-9pm weekends. | Free to look
A POP ART themed POP UP with a party vibe & 30 fine sellers in the more design friendly version of Winter Wonderland.
The Poundshop presents THE GARAGE SALE | Somerset House, Aldwych | Thu 10-Sun 13 Dec, various times | £3
Prices will range from £1 items all the way up to £100 in this hip design lead market which you can pick up prototypes, work in progress & last season stuff for lots less.
Shoreditch Christmas Market | Red Gallery | 18 Dec | Free Entry
A Christmas pop up market at the creative hub that is Red Market.
Vintage & Flea Markets
Night Shrine: Pop-Up Market | The Black Penny, Holborn | Thu 3 Dec, 6pm-Midnight | Register for Free Entry
A treasure trove of rarities awaits plus wine & a clairvoyant to predict your future bargains.
North London Vintage Market | Crouch End | Sat 5-Sun 6 Dec, 10am-5pm | £1.50
A lovely collection of stallholders including Croydon’s Number 8.
South London’s Affordable Vintage Fair | Clapham | Sat 12 Dec | £2/free
Vintage staple Judy’s is back with a new (well old) venue in Clapham.
Pop Up Vintage Fairs | Various Venues & Dates
Gorgeous venues including St Stephens in Hampstead (pictured), Alexandra Palace & Old Spitalfields are transformed into vintage heaven.
Hackney Flea Market | Various Venues & Dates
Mark Farhall’s Hackney markets are legendary for a great mix of sellers, musique and cheap & chic surprises.
Did we miss of the best Christmas markets in London? Please feel free to leave a comment below with your tips…
About Rupert Dannreuther
I am Joint Editor at To Do List. I like free, cheap & offbeat London, especially: cabaret, art, theatre, pop-ups, eating out, quirky films, museums, day trips, social enterprise & much more.