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This December, Eel Pie Island is opening its doors for its Christmas Open Studios weekend on 6 and 7 December, which means you can step inside the usually off-limits workshops and meet the artists who live and work there. Across the two days, you can browse handmade ceramics, oil paintings, jeweller...

So Last Century is heading back to Dulwich Picture Gallery for a two-day Christmas Vintage Market, taking place on 6 and 7 December. Around twenty vintage traders will be spread across the Linbury Room, Art Studio and Cloisters, each selling a curated mix of mid-century pieces and winter finds. You...

South London's beloved Model Market is set for a major revival in spring 2026, returning with an expanded and upgraded vision. The new edition will take over part of Lewisham Shopping Centre, blending retro 1950s market design with its trademark gritty-artsy atmosphere. The organisers of Model Marke...

Novikov's Mayfair Christmas Market 2025 is making a return, bringing festive food, cocktails, and shopping to Mayfair. The best bit? This much-anticipated market is totally free to enter. Expect a generous spread of luxurious comfort food, like pasta tossed in a Parmesan wheel, tender porchetta, lob...

The Wax on Tap Record Fair returns for its final edition in 2025, and everyone's invited to celebrate London's vibrant vinyl scene one last time. Founded by friends and lifelong collectors Josh, Bridger, and George in 2024, the event was created to champion and protect the city's record culture. It...

The annual ceramics fair returns to the Museum of the Home on 13–14 September 2025 as part of the London Design Festival, celebrating exceptional craftsmanship and artistry. Set in East London's creative hub, the event brings together talented ceramicists from across the UK and beyond. Visitors can...

This September, the London Illustration Fair Pop-Up returns to Old Spitalfields Market, celebrating creativity and showcasing some of the UK's most exciting illustrators and independent artists. Following a successful summer edition, the fair's second instalment takes place on Saturday 13 September,...

Every third Sunday of the month, Chiswick reverts back to its old name of Cheesewick with the arrival of London's only dedicated cheese market. More than 200 different cheeses and gourmet accoutrements are on display each month at the Chiswick Cheese Marke, located at Old Market Place next to Chiswi...

This summer, Camden Market is launching its free 'Summer in Camden' series – a celebration of music, culture and community. And the place to be? The Dark Horse and its rooftop terrace, where The Summer Sessions kick off on 31 July, continuing through August. It's set in the heart of Camden's iconic...

The Spotlight Market returns for its Summer Edition on 18–19 July at MKII in Lower Clapton, bringing together a handpicked mix of antique furniture, art, and decorative objects in a celebration of rare finds and distinctive styles. From modernist sculptures to bold mid-century pieces, the range span...

The River Walk Market is returning to Battersea Power Station from 22 June to 31 August 2025, taking place every Sunday along the scenic riverside. The market will feature a rotating mix of independent traders offering artisanal goods, from natural wines and baked treats to cured meats and cheeses.

One of the UK's leading food hall franchises, Market Halls, is set to open its largest venue yet in Paddington Square on Tuesday, March 4. It spans a whopping 11,000 square feet and will feature eight beloved food traders, two bars, an outdoor terrace, and heaps of communal seating. Ahead of the lau...

If you're a fan of rummaging through tables of second-hand goodies, you're in the right place. The Big Winter Walthamstow Flea Market kicks off this weekend at Big Penny Social, showcasing an eclectic mix of treasures from 60 different traders. Browse a wide range of stalls offering pre-loved and vi...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 –...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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’...

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...