Wrap up warm and brave the cold.
London’s outdoor Christmas markets are enormous fun.
You can find fabulous presents and seasonal treats. Stall-holders will tempt you with mulled wine and Christmas cake.
You’ll go home with bags full of amazing gifts and a smile on your face.
Ham House and Garden Christmas Fair, Richmond
3 & 4, 10 & 11 and 17 & 18 December, 11:00 – 5:00
Ham House, Ham Street, Ham, Surrey TW10 7RS
£2.45 – 3.65
Ham House was the home of the Countess of Dysart, a staunch monarchist during the English Civil War in the 17th century. Visitors have been impressed by its grandeur and beauty for 400 years.
At their Christmas Fair, local Surrey craftspeople and retailers will be offering their wares in the marquee. Children can join in arts & crafts, face painting and balloon modelling in the basement.
Concerts are held in the Great Hall each evening of the Fair.
On Saturdays at 4:00 & 6:00, the family concert has Christmas favourites. Santa will visit and give each child a gift. (adults £14 & children £9 includes admission to the fair)
On Sundays at 5:00 & 7:00, The City Musick, 17th century music specialists who have a long association with the Globe Theatre, will lead Christmas Revels. (£26 includes mulled wine & mince pies, a mini-tour of the best rooms and admission to the Fair during the day.)
Belgravia Christmas Fayre
4 December 11:00 – 4:00, 12:00 – 5:00
Elizabeth Street & Pimlico Road, Belgravia, SW1
Free
The Three Wise Men will be riding their camels in to Belgravia’s most gorgeous streets for the Christmas Fayre.
While you browse through the stalls brimming with luxury fashion and gourmet food, you can enjoy the live music and entertainment.
Cabbages & Frocks Christmas Fair at St John’s Wood
4 December, 12:00 – 5:00
St John’s Wood High Street, London NW8 7SH
Free
Gospel music and Christmas carols will serenade you as you shop at Cabbages & Frocks Christmas Fair.
Fashion is the focus of this Fair. Individual designers will be offering their new, retro and vintage clothing. You’ll also find festive gifts, cute children’s clothing, gorgeous homewares, hand-blown glass and beautiful jewellery.
You can keep warm by sipping mulled wine, hot toddies or hot chocolate. And with a hog roast, free-range hamburgers, organic sausages, crepes and Christmas cake, you won’t go hungry either.
St John’s Wood High Street will be closed to traffic for the whole afternoon.
Cologne Christmas Market Southbank
Until 24 December
Southbank between the Royal Festival Hall & the London Eye
Free
Gingerbread hearts, roasted almonds, sugar candies, sweet crepes, roasted almonds and warm glasses of glühwein (german mulled wine) will tantalise your tastebuds at the Southbank’s German-style market.
You’ll be able to find special gifts to delight your friends & family such as delicate glass ornaments, hand-made lace, tin toys, stylish ceramics & metalwork, stunning amber & silver jewellery and hand-crafted toys.
The market also has a carousel for the children and traditional Christmas music.
Angels Christmas Market in Hyde Park
Until 3 January
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park, near the Serpentine Bar & Kitchen
Free
Over 100 stalls with arts & crafts and delicious food from around the world are set in a beautiful German market.
The Winter Wonderland also features Santa’s Grotto, an ice-skating rink, a giant observation wheel, funfair rides and Zippo’s Circuses.
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