Christmas markets in London
Shop in London this holiday season is a lot of fun at the traditional Christmas markets.
There is a difference between going Christmas shopping at a retail store and going Christmas shopping at a market. Christmas markets in London are unique gathering places where you can find a wide variety of choices. From foods to homemade gifts to discounted items, Christmas markets have something for everyone and are not limited to just the stalls where you can buy things.
London’s Winter Wonderland
The Winter Wonderland that will be held in Hyde Park this winter will be moving on sometime in January 2009 so you will want to experience it before then. It includes a German style Christmas markets with around 50 wooden chalets around the bandstand with shops and food vendors. There will also be an outdoor skating rink capable of handling 400 skaters per hour, Ferris wheel, fairground rides, snow tube slide and snowball bungee, and, of course, Santa Claus.
The Lambeth Walk to the Slow Food Christmas market
Londoners who have been to the Slow Food Christmas Market in Lambeth say that it has the same feel as a summer farmer’s market, reminding everyone that the homemade treats here are to be savored and enjoyed. Spiced warmed cider, roast pork sandwiches, chutney, and more are all available at this Christmas market and you definitely want to take your time as you stroll through the market simply breathing in the smell of all the good food that is available. If you are looking for that extra little something for Christmas dinner or even for your New Year’s celebrations, this is where you will find it.
Potter’s Field will be a Christmas delight
While you may not be able to imagine what Christmas must’ve been like behind the imposing walls of the Tower of London, you can enjoy the Tower Bridge European Christmas Market that will be on the Tower’s Potter’s Field this winter from November 29 through December 22. The market will have traders and sellers from all over Europe displaying their artwork, handmade crafts, homemade food, drinks, and other Christmas items, such as gifts and decorations. It will be set up with wooden Christmas Market huts and Santa will even have a grotto here to visit with the children.
Christmas markets are a unique way to shop for your friends and family as well as enjoy a simple day out with your family. No matter what Christmas market in London you decide to visit, bring your appetite and energy with you and simply relax and enjoy the holiday spirit that is permeating through the air.