Add these to your Christmas bucket list (Picture: Getty)
It’s now November, which means two things. First off, Michael Buble and Mariah Carey are probably defrosting somewhere. And secondly — Christmas Markets are coming.
With all the mulled wine you can drink and all the mince pies you can eat, Christmas markets are the perfect place to get you in that festive mood.
There’s a certain warmth to Christmas markets that make them the perfect day out with friends, family, and maybe that special someone.
But don’t worry, you don’t need Rudolph’s red nose to guide you to London’s Christmas markets, as we have a handy list right here you can bookmark.
Covent Garden’s Christmas market is already open (Picture: Reuters)
What London Christmas markets are open now?
Trafalgar Square – Open now until January 2, 2024.
Southbank Centre Winter Market – Open now until December 26.
Christmas Design Collective at Connaught Village – Open now until December 19.
Leicester Square – Open now until January 7, 2024.
Covent Garden – Open now until January 7, 2024.
Winter Wonderland will open on November 17 (Picture: Getty Images)
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When do Christmas markets open in London?
Winter By The River – November 14 – January 1, 2024.
Greenwich Christmas Market – November 15.
Spitalfields Christmas Market – November 15 – December 24.
Christmas at Leadenhall Market – November 16 – January 6, 2024.
Kingston Christmas Market – November 16 – December 31.
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland – November 17 until January 1, 2024.
Kings Cross Christmas Market – November 23 – December 23.
Borough Market at Christmas – November 28 – January 9, 2024.
Christmas Duck Pond Market – December 2 – 3.
Christmas at Portobello – December 3 – 17.
DIY Christmas Market – December 9.
So Last Century Winter Vintage Market – December 9 – 10.
Christmas Independent Ceramics Market – December 10.
The Satanic Flea Market Anti-Christmas Fayre – December 10.
Several London Christmas markets are open already (Picture: Reuters)
As you can see, there are plenty of markets to choose from. So, wrap up warm and have some fun.
Alternatively, if you fancy heading slightly further afield, Europe’s Christmas Markets have something for everyone — from a slice of tradition in historical Salzburg, to a taste of Gløgg at Copenhagen’s Tivoli gardens.
Each European Christmas market varies with timelines. But, thankfully, Instagram account @travel_lisacarty has done the hard work for us and has collated all the different dates for 2023-2024.
You can find her top 20 below, along with dates.
2023/24 dates for 20 of the best European Christmas markets:
1. Copenhagen, Denmark – Nov 17 – Dec 31
2. Prague, Czech Republic – Dec 3 – Jan 6
3. Edinburgh, Scotland – Dec 17 – Jan 6
4. Vienna, Austria – Nov 11 – Dec 26
5. Budapest, Hungary – Nov 18 – Jan 1
6. Tallinn, Estonia – Dec 1 – Jan 7
7. Berlin, Germany – Nov 20 – Jan 1
8. Krakow, Poland – Nov 24 – Dec 26
9. Brussels, Belgium – Nov 24 – Dec 31
10. Dusseldorf, Germany – Nov 23 – Dec 30
11. Basel, Switzerland – Nov 23 – Dec 23
12. Malaga, Spain – Nov 25 – Jan 6
13. Zagreb, Croatia – Dec 2 – Jan 7
14. Munich, Germany – Nov 27 – Dec 24
15. Paris, France – Nov 24 – Dec 24
16. Cologne, Germany – Nov 23 – Dec 23
17. Rome, Italy – Dec 8 – Jan 6
18. London, England – Nov 17 – Jan 1
19. Dublin, Ireland – Dec 8 – Dec 21
20. Strasbourg, France – Nov 24 – Dec 24.
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Tis officially the season.