Stay for the festival

Hotels in London around 2 November to 4 January 2027, dates pre-filled. Prices and availability open on the partner site.

Holidu hotels for these dates from USD 75/night Booking.com hotels for these dates from USD 72/night Expedia hotels for these dates VIP Cars car hire in London from USD 10.59/day

Before you go: mobile data eSIM (eSIMania) from USD 2

Editor's tip. Visit London's editors suggest weekday evenings after 7pm for the best atmosphere; Waterloo is the nearest Tube.

Know before you go

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What to eat there

  • Street food from the traders in the alpine-style chalets along Queen's Walk
  • Mulled wine and other drinks from the pop-up bars
  • Churros, which the Southbank Centre shows on its own market page

Good to know

  • The 2026 market opens Monday 2 November and runs to Monday 4 January
  • Independent craft traders share the riverside with the food chalets

Sources: southbankcentre.co.uk/activity/winter-market/ · visitlondon.com/things-to-do/whats-on/christm...

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