Christmas markets in London, which ones to see and all the addresses to reach them without too much effort. Signs for a weekend or day of gifts and Christmas activities in the City of London.
I Christmas markets di London they are without doubt the most beautiful Christmas markets in Europe. Even if they do not have the tradition of some really old markets, those of the English capital are certainly the richest in charm, also because London is the city where you most often think of going, for a holiday or a long weekend, for a long weekend. spring or as in this case, for the Christmas holidays.
Here is a small vademecum on London Markets, where to find them and which are the most beautiful, full of charm or things to eat. In London there are ice skating rinks, but also stalls and lights. If you've already taken a look at the dates on switching on of Christmas lights in London, you just have to visit the English city. Many of these markets have already been explored in other posts but it was interesting in my opinion find them all in one article the most beautiful and interesting Christmas markets in London. Ready? Let's start then!
Winter Wonderland
By far the best known of the London Christmas Markets. The Hyde Park Christmas Market it is free to enter and is located in Hyde Park. Although the entrance is not paid even if it looks a lot like a large playground, on some days of the week it is really difficult to enter and to do so you will have to do long lines. Here the rule of "if you arrive late you enter better and without queuing" does not apply, the queues go until the evening, only try to go in the middle of the week and not on the weekend. Even if you don't like games you will still have fun browsing the stalls, remember that it is closed on Christmas day. If you are looking for a place to sleep nearby I definitely recommend the hotel I tried, the Royal Park Hotel in London.
Southbank Centre's Christmas Market
I have to tell the truth, this is my favorite. It will be because from here you can see the London Eye turning, it will be because it is located on the bank of the Thames, along the Queen's Walk or because in the distance you can see the Big Ben, but the Southbank Centre's Christmas Market London is my absolute favorite in the English city. If you want a typically London market, however, this is not for you because of its German style with wooden houses and food, purely North European, served in the stalls. Try it though, both for the location and for the experience. If you then look for where to eat chocolate in London at Christmas, find among these 3 addresses the best one for you and have a feast on mine too!
Camden Lock Christmas Market
Camden Town Christmas Market doubles its offer, not just the classics Camden Town Markets during the weekends, but a new appointment, that of Thursday evening from 17 to 22 to get to know and explore the markets of one of the most artistic and well-known places in London under a new guise. Camden Town yes easily reached from London.
Apple Market
Apple Market is a market that, like Camden Town, is actually open in London all year round, but it is only during the Christmas period that it embellishes itself with famous red balls of the Christmas tradition. The Market is located in Covent Garden and here, in addition to Christmas decorations, it is also possible to buy objects that are actually found all year round like in the best vintage markets of the English tradition, such as crafts and costume jewelery. Impossible to miss it.
Harrods
Even if it is not a real Christmas market, Harrods in my opinion should also be mentioned only for the beautiful Christmas lights with which it is literally dressed. The interior of the department store is not all that different from the rest of the year, if only the merchandise for sale. The interior is decorated with the colors and decorations of Christmas, but it is from the outside that it really makes its figure. My advice is to pass it and, if you are not satisfied with it, go skating in the beautiful ice skating rinks in London for Christmas.
