It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
What would Christmas in Wimbledon be without all the festive cheer that our favourite Christmas markets and festive events bring?
Read on for our round up!
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- The Wimbledon Christmas Market on The Piazza is back bringing an exciting collection of local artisan makers and creators to shop from, the market is open every weekend throughout December. It holds everything you need for festive gifting from independent sellers. There’s also hot food, sweet treats and mulled wine to enjoy while you shop!
- Have you seen the Wimbledon Quarter Ice Rink?? Throughout the festive season all the way up to 5th January, the ice rink at Wimbledon Quarter is set within their beautiful winter wonderland – and is now twice the size that it was! And it’s indoors, which means you can skate whatever the weather! There are sessions for everyone including quiet and sensory-friendly slots and children’s skates and aids.
- Join Made in Merton for a festive block-printing workshop to design and print your own Christmas cards. Register for the event on Eventbrite. The ticket price of £15 includes everything you need to create your own Christmas cards such as cards, envelopes and printing inks and blocks. Open to ages 16+ and is suitable for anyone who likes crafting, whatever their skill level. Check out their Insta to see more block printing.
- Join the Faith in Action Carol Concert and support the Merton Homelessness Project! On Thursday, 12th December, 7pm, St John’s Church, Spencer Hill, the concert will feature the Bishop Gilpin Community Choir – and the event is free!
- Join Lantern Arts Centre this Christmas as they embark on a heart-warming journey with Belle and her family in their retelling of the original Beauty and The Beast! Lantern Arts Centre has been producing brilliant, family-friendly pantomimes for over 25 years – expect a fantastic tale, loads of toe tapping tunes and a ton of fun. Tickets £17/£14 concession. Wed 11th – Sun 15th December 7.30pm. Weekend Matinees 2.30pm. Written and directed by Susie Pottinger, based on the original tale.
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And further afield – but still within 30 minutes of Wimbledon:
- Kingston Christmas Market at The Ancient Market Place, Kingston, is one of the most magical Christmas markets in London. Take a twinkling stroll through fairy lights, sipping mulled wine and nibbling on delicious food – the perfect way to get you into the Christmas Spirit. On now until 5th January 2025.
- The Southbank Winter Market is back with a village-worth of festive pop-ups, independent crafts traders and street food. You can walk along the Thames surrounded by Christmassy magic, with the sumptuous sights of London’s river by your side. Enjoy all the festive indulgence here until Boxing Day; enjoy London’s Southbank year round.
- The Festive Fayre at Hampton Court Palace will be open on two weekends in December: 6-8th & 13-15th, when the historic gardens will be transformed into a dazzling marketplace with over 100 independent artisan producers, seasonal delicacies, street food and of course all the mince pies you could eat.
- Barnes will be brimming with Christmas cheer on 6th December as the Christmas Fair at Barnes Village opens. This one-day fair hosts local choirs and musicians will perform around the village, to be enjoyed alongside late-night shopping and funfair rides on Barnes Green, and festive stalls open from 3pm – 8pm.
- Join the Royal Hospital for Neuro-Disability as they kick off the festive season with a jolly Christmas fair, where you can browse gifts and stocking fillers alongside festive food, and take part in raffles and games for a good cause, all on 7th December.
- The North End Road Christmas Market is back this year, featuring delicious food and gift stalls, alongside live music and a day full of entertainment on 7th December.