Wouldn’t you know it—the holidays have come upon us again. Ever thought about visiting London Christmas markets to get into the festive mood? The English are already fabulous at merrymaking any time of year, but the capital truly comes alive at Christmas time with twinkly lights, crafty goodies, and a pint of something delicious—as well as a liberal sprinkling of good cheer. Shopping for gifts and indulging in a cup of mulled wine is a seasonal must-do, and there’s plenty of fun to be had at markets and fairs across London, whether you’re still crossing presents off your list or if you’re down to just window shop.
Need more inspo to get you into the Christmas mood? Or maybe you’re going to continental Europe instead? Check out this roundup of the best Christmas markets across Europe. And if you’re looking for purely decorative light shows, you have your pick from this list of the best places to see Christmas lights all around the world.
Read on below for some London Christmas markets where you can do all your holiday shopping—and will have you craving for next year’s go-around.
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