Top 7 Christmas markets in London

Follow the lights to Hyde Park and immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere of Winter Wonderland, one of the biggest Christmas markets in London.

Discover more than 200 wooden cabins overflowing with fantastic gifts, including handmade crafts and beautiful pieces of jewellery.

You can also get your skates on at the UK's biggest outdoor ice rink, see London sparkle from the Giant Observation Wheel, or sit back and enjoy one of Winter Wonderland's top Christmas shows.

See the South Bank's riverside transformed into a wintry wonderland, where global cuisine, a time-travelling circus and an artisan Christmas market come together in one sparkling location for Southbank Centre’s Winter festival.

Amble past the traditional wooden chalets lining the banks of the Thames to pickup gorgeous Christmas gifts and stocking fillers from the Southbank Centre's Winter Market.

Plus, tuck into cheese-based food, cocktails and mulled wine underneath the glittering Christmas lights or catch a fantastic Christmas show.

Christmas By The River at London Bridge City is set against the stunning views of Tower Bridge and the Tower of London, offering beautiful huts packed with original presents, handmade crafts and plenty of delicious snacks.

Indulge in mouth-watering food from an array of pop-up options, take part in stroytelling or a craft workshop, or simply take in one of London's most iconic skyline views with a steaming cup of mulled wine. 

Experience festive fun with Christmas in Leicester Square, which gives the home of blockbuster film premieres a yuletide makeover. 

Browse more than 25 stalls in the traditional market, filled with a wonderful array of crafts and tempting treats. 

Then, head to the Belgian spiegeltent to enjoy a brilliant line-up of comedy, cabaret and burlesque shows. 

Tick items off your Christmas shopping list as you browse Greenwich Market's 150 stalls, selling a range of stocking fillers, fashion items, crafts and original artworks.

Make sure to also wander around the ancient maritime neighbourhood of Greenwich, which is decked out with lights and festive goodies, and choose from warming seasonal food served up in the many street food stalls. 

Get lost in a maze to an enchanted forest cinema (can you find the hidden tequila bar?), grab a ringside view at a Mexican wrestling match, or go back to your childhood with a roller disco and crazy golf at Winterville. 

London's alternative Christmas festival returns to Clapham Common with a Solo Craft Fair, plus an indoor market where you'll find handmade gifts and one-of-a-kind artisanal presents from local designers on the weekends.

Food, craft beer and cocktails come from street food gurus Street Feast's eclectic line-up of vendors and food trucks.

Venture over to picturesque Kingston upon Thames, where you can search the riverside town’s Ancient Market Place for unique Christmas gifts.

The cosy cabins at the Kingston Christmas Market are packed with a range of handmade arts and crafts, beautiful decorations and more.

Afterwards, enjoy seasonal entertainment while tucking into some specialist street food.