London Christmas markets open from October through January

Summarised from This Is Local London's report · Updated 22 Oct, 06:08 · Archive

London Christmas markets are opening from October 2026 through January 2027 at multiple locations including Leicester Square, Southbank, Kingston and Greenwich.

Several Christmas markets are opening across London from October 2026 through January 2027, offering festive shopping and entertainment.

Leicester Square will open its Christmas market from 31 October to 3 January, alongside its seasonal ice rink. The market will feature festive stalls in the heart of the West End, convenient to Leicester Square Underground station. Southbank Centre Winter Market returns to the Thames from 2 November to 4 January, offering traditional wooden chalets decorated with twinkling lights, festive food, hot chocolate, mulled wine and gifts, with free entry though purchases are charged separately.

Kingston Christmas Market opens at the Ancient Market Place from 12 November to 3 January, bringing an Alpine-inspired atmosphere with seasonal stalls, gifts and food. Greenwich Market will hold its annual lantern parade and Christmas lights switch-on on 18 November, with the market offering independent traders selling handmade jewellery, artwork and gifts year-round.

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In this story: Leicester Square · Southbank Centre · Kingston upon Thames · Greenwich Market · River Thames · London

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