Wandsworth is hosting a Christmas market on the last Saturday of November
The market will run between 10.30am and 4.30pm in Bubbling Well Square, at the heart of Ram Quarter. Hot food stalls will provide visitors with a range of winter warmers. For those wanting to get involved in crafting, stallholders will be running workshops throughout the day, with a special focus on...
21 Nov 2024
Enjoy the magic of Christmas at Chelsea Physic Garden's festive holiday fair
Kick off the festive season at London's oldest botanical garden, Chelsea Physic Garden, this Thursday, November 21, to Sunday, November 24, where over 100 independent stalls will be offering everything from gourmet food and speciality drinks to homewares, clothing, and accessories Keep an eye out fo...
19 Nov 2024
Pick up a masterpiece or two at the Affordable Art Fair in Battersea
This autumn, the Affordable Art Fair returns to Battersea Park to celebrate its 25th anniversary. Featuring 113 galleries from 17 countries, the fair offers a wide array of contemporary artworks, including photography, paintings, prints, and sculptures. With artworks under £500 and £1,000, there's s...
14 Oct 2024
A new weekly food and craft market is opening in Elephant & Castle this weekend
Elephant Park Market is a new weekly neighbourhood food and craft market set to run every Saturday and Sunday in the heart of Elephant and Castle. It officially opens this weekend, 12 October, and is bringing together 20 independent traders offering street food and drink, artisanal food and crafty i...
8 Oct 2024
Second-hand treasures await at the Hackney Flea Market
Hackney Flea Market runs some of the biggest pop-up flea markets in the city, with hundreds of treasure hunters coming together in search of a bargain. Despite its name, Hackney Flea Market isn't confined to just one borough. They organise flea markets at different venues across all of London and in...
1 Oct 2024
Join a celebration of African and Caribbean culture at Black Culture Market
This autumn, the Black Culture Market will host a vibrant celebration of African and Caribbean culture on October 5 and 6. The market commemorates the start of Black History Month, and promises an incredible lineup of traders, music, and cultural experiences. Over 40 traders will offer a variety of...
30 Sep 2024
Islington Square welcomes pooches with their own market day
Munching your way through a food market is a time-honoured London tradition, especially on a glorious summer day, but our four-legged companions are often second-tier citizens relegated to snagging scraps off the floor. A new weekly market in Islington aims to change that. Held every Saturday in Aug...
12 Aug 2024
Holborn is getting a weekly lunch market by street food pioneer Kerb
Kerb Holborn is a new lunch market that brings together seven of Kerb's most popular street food traders. To celebrate the launch, Kerb is giving away 100 free meals this Wednesday – read on to find out how to claim yours. Kerb of Seven Dials Market fame is launching a new weekly lunch market, Kerb...
5 Aug 2024
Snazz up your home at the Camden Midcentury Interiors Market
The Midcentury Interiors Market bring some of the leading Midcentury interiors traders to a new venue in Camden. With furniture, art, lighting, homewares and more, there is sure to be something to appeal to every Midcentury connoisseur. Taking place at the Camden School for Girls from 11am to...
11 Jul 2024
Boxpark to launch another new market in Camden
Boxpark has announced the expansion of its popular shipping container markets with a new location in Camden. The buzzy market franchise has agreed to an exciting long-term property management deal with Places for London, TfL's property arm. This launch comes off the back of their their other s...
5 Jun 2024
Islington Square is launching a new Saturday market
This Saturday, June 1, Islington Square on Upper Street is launching a brand new, eagerly anticipated weekly Saturday market in partnership with Urban Food Fest. The Islington Square market will take place every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Boulevard, situated in front of Megan's and Arlo...
29 May 2024
Two London farmers' markets ranked in the country's top 10
Shopping at a farmers' market lets you get hold of quality fresh produce, often directly from the people who grow or make it. London is home to a whole host of farmers markets where you can buy fresh fruit and veggies, meat, fish, baked goods, and much more. Two of them certainly stand out though –...
28 May 2024
This iconic food market is launching a whole new section
Post Market in Balham is a trendy market located in an old post office in Balham. It features a curated selection of artisanal goods, fresh produce, and diverse street food stalls from local vendors. They're thrilled to announce their Grand Opening event this Saturday, May 25, for the addition of a...
23 May 2024
A new street food market is launching in April
If you're a fan of street food then there's something exciting coming your way. Adding to the city's already buzzing food scene, a new weekly street food market is launching on 4th April in the heart of London. Tower Hill Market, based right next to the Tower of London, is a new market showcasing mo...
3 Apr 2024
Recharge with big spring energy at Blondies Brewery's spring market
Blondies Brewery, the Leyton spin-off of Clapton's legendary rock 'n' roll dive bar Blondies, is hosting a spring market this Saturday. Blondies Brewery opened in 2023 as a welcome addition to the local community, serving not just as a rocking evening bar, but also a pleasant café and a venue for al...
12 Mar 2024
Keep the Dry January vibes going this weekend
If you've had a go at Dry January and want to keep it going, it's worth popping down to Delli in Netil Market this weekend. All month long this modern deli has hosted a residency by Jin Jin, a non-alcoholic enzymatic cordial that makes a fab alternative to booze or can easily be mixed into a cocktai...
23 Jan 2024
Feast your way around this Indonesian street food market and bazaar
Malaysian restaurant Minang Cuisine has teamed up with the local community to host an Indonesian bazaar including food, skincare products, arts and crafts and more. There will be a range of vendors brought together so you can stock up on all things Indonesian. Feast on Indonesian street food and mee...
10 Jan 2024
Restock your pantry with healthy goodies at the Jin Jin x Onggi takeover of Delli
In January, health-conscious brands Jin Jin and Onggi are taking over Netil Market's independent delicatessen with their all-natural products, as well as hosting exciting weekend events and special collabs. Delli is a contemporary food store championing independent, small-batch makers, and this Janu...
9 Jan 2024
The (day before) Christmas Eve meat auction at Smithfield Market
Following a hiatus of several years due to the pandemic, the Christmas Eve meat auction at Smithfield Market is making a comeback. However, this year, it's taking place on the day before Christmas Eve since the market doesn't operate on Sundays. This longstanding tradition has historically ena...
20 Dec 2023
Ride your hog to Blondies Brewery for a different Christmas market
Blondies Brewery, the Leyton taproom spin-off of famed dive bar Blondies, is hosting a Christmas market with a twist on Saturday 16 December. Blondies Brewery opened this year and has fast become a popular local hangout. It often hosts markets and other events, and it's keeping its program going dee...
12 Dec 2023
It's time for Brixton Windmill's Winter Market
Visit the unique setting of Brixton Windmill – London's only remaining working windmill – for some Christmas fun on 10th December. The Brixton Windmill Winter Market is on throughout the afternoon, offering lots of entertainment for all ages. It's free to attend. At the market you'll find a variety...
4 Dec 2023
The Waking Dreams Dreamers Pop-Up is more than just your average Christmas market
On 9–10 and 16–17 December the Waking Dreams Dreamers Pop-Up offers a great way to shop meticulously curated local East London treasures in the afternoon and evening. More than just shopping, there will be live vinyl DJs with crates to sift through and purchase, merch bundles and print-your-ow...
29 Nov 2023
It's all about festive food at Hampton Court Palace
We all know that food is an essential part of Christmas, and you can get stocked up on festive foodie treats at the Hampton Court Palace Festive Fayre. Taking place at Hampton Court Palace over the first two weekends of December, the grounds are transformed into a festive food wonderland with more t...
28 Nov 2023
Go Christmas shopping at The Chelsea Physic Garden Christmas Fair
This year, from 22–26 Nov, The Chelsea Physic Garden Christmas Fair has invited more than 100 independent suppliers to showcase their craft within the beautiful surroundings of The Chelsea Physic Garden, one of the oldest botanical gardens in Britain. There will be stalls stocked with all...
22 Nov 2023
Get crafty at The London Illustration Fair
This annual fair, taking place 24–26 Nov, is an artist-led illustration, print and graphic design fair that aims to bring artists together with buyers in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. This year, the event will return to London's Bargehouse, OXO Tower Wharf in Southbank, for a weekend filled with...
22 Nov 2023
A tribute to the Thames: Better Bankside's Frost Fair
Better Bankside's Frost Fair, transforms the Bankside neighbourhood into a festive wonderland for one weekend in January, inspired by the historical frost fairs along the Thames. From 1605 to 1814, the surface of the River Thames froze over a whopping 24 times, meaning that all trade on the water ca...
16 Nov 2023
Visit the Satanic Flea Market for some unconventional shopping
The Satanic Flea Market in London offers a slightly different antidote to the tinsel-filled, jolly festivities, inviting you to explore an unconventional shopping experience. The market showcases a curated selection of occult and alternative treasures, from tarot cards and witch-inspired items...
16 Nov 2023
Celebrate Black-owned businesses in Hackney
Head to Bohemia Place Market in Hackney between 28th and 30th July for the Black-owned Hackney Market, a celebration of Black-owned local businesses with lots of food and drinks to tempt you, as well as retail items. Drop by during the day on Saturday or Sunday or attend the atmospheric night market...
26 Jul 2023
A market dedicated to cheese is coming to London this weekend
A cheese market entirely devoted to cheese is coming to London and it's going to brie a damn gouda time (sorry). The Chiswick Cheese Market, aptly nicknamed Cheesewick, is hitting the West London streets with all things cheese on July 16th. You can expect a whole market dedicated to cheese, includin...
14 Jul 2023
Celebrate arts and crafts with the Crafty Fox Summer Market
If you're a big fan of arts and crafts, The Crafty Fox Summer Market on 9th July is well worth checking out. At this seasonal market you can browse handcrafted items from a broad range of makers as well as take part in creative workshops. The event takes place for one day only in Granary Square. If...
5 Jul 2023
Farmers' markets
You don't always have to head to the supermarket to buy food essentials to have at home. Visit one of London's farmers' markets and you can support local producers and find the delicious fresh food you need, as well as enjoy a fun atmosphere. All over the city you'll find gourmet markets where you c...
12 Sep 2024
A slice of tasty Sicilian heaven is coming to London via SicilyFEST
Take a trip to Sicily without even having to leave London at the city's hottest Italian food festival, SicilyFEST, a celebration of all things Sicilian, taking place in April 2023. The Business Design Centre in Islington is transforming into a slice of Sicilian heaven via a Mediterranean street foo...
13 Dec 2022
Season's Eatings: Kerb launches festive pop-up with exclusive eats
Street food incubator Kerb, whose endeavours include the popular Seven Dials Market, are launching a festive pop-up in South Bank. Setting up a canopy outside of the National Theatre, where they already curate the food and drink spaces, they'll be hosting a number of the city's top food vendors, alo...
24 Nov 2022
London's prettiest Christmas market is back for another year of festive fun
It's that time of year again; the days are getting (much) shorter, there's a crisp, wintery feel looming in the air, and the sound of Mariah Carey declaring all she wants for Christmas is thrumming away in every possible public place. Christmas is right around the corner, which means one thing: Lond...
14 Nov 2022
Christmas markets
Every November and December, London springs to life with all things festive. From Oxford Street's spectacular Christmas lights and pop-up ice rinks to cinemas showing festive flicks and more, there's so much to see and do in London throughout the festive period. However, one of the best things to do...
26 Nov 2024
Eataly's epic wine festival is back in London this November
It’s no secret that Italy produces some of the world's most delicious and eclectic wines, catering to every kind of taste. The country is home to more than 2,000 native grape varieties, all varying in taste and texture, and nowhere has viticultural diversity quite like it. Eataly, London’...
25 Oct 2022
New food hall alert: Market Place Vauxhall is now open
As if we weren’t already spoilt for choice with Market Place’s two venues in Peckham and Hounslow. They’ve just opened a brand new branch in Vauxhall, Market Place Vauxhall, with a stellar line-up of tasty residents serving their street food year-round. This new foodie destination...
28 Sep 2022
Markets
From farmer's markets and flower markets to street food and antiques, London's market scene is popping off all over the city. While away the weekend, rummaging through antique goodies at Alfie's Antiques or dine with an old restored church as your backdrop at Mercato Metropolitano in Mayfair. Swing...
5 Sep 2024
Food markets
Restaurants are nice and all, but when you're looking for variety, affordable prices, and food you can take with you to a sunny park nearby, there's no place quite like a food market. London's food markets are known around the world for their fresh ingredients, incredible variety, and relaxed atmosp...
16 Aug 2024