Lonely PlanetOct 8
12 Best Christmas Markets in London
Experience the best of London during the festive season at these top Christmas markets.
Santa Grotto visit
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- Kew GardensGardenlit up with light and sound installations
- Hyde ParkParkLondon's biggest winter attraction
- Southbank CentreArts centrefree craft browsing
- Hampton Court PalaceSightformer home to King Henry VIII
- Borough MarketMarketgo hungry
- Swedish Church in MaryleboneMarketpours glögg
- Winter WonderlandFestivalfor rides, ice-skating and circus shows
- Leadenhall's storied Victorian arcadeMarkethistory buffs should visit
- Oxford StreetNeighborhoodat Christmas
- Fortnum & MasonSightChristmas windows and hampers
- Burlington ArcadeNeighborhoodgorgeously decorated for Christmas
- LibertySightfor beauty advent calendars and ornaments
- Somerset HouseSightbook a session of ice skating
- Covent GardenArts centrefestive season with street performance
- Church of SwedenPlace of worshipannual Christmas fair in November
- Chelsea Physic GardenGardenticketed fair in oldest botanic garden
- DIY Art MarketMarketplatform for artists and designers
- Greenwich MarketMarkethistoric market with community vibe
- Queen's HouseMuseumSanta Grotto visit
- Greenwich PeninsulaSuburbcraft and street food stalls, carousel
- Between the BridgesRestaurantmulled wine, cocktails, Christmas sing-alongs
- Canopy MarketMarketstreet food and handmade gifts
- Leadenhall MarketMarketVictorian wrought-iron and glass structure