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17.11.2025 – 04.01.2026

Christmas Markets, Shopping and Festive Gifting

Discover some of the top markets and gifting spots to visit this Christmas in the City of London.

Explore the best of the holiday season with Christmas markets, festive lights, and a variety of shopping experiences across the City. From handcrafted gifts to luxury finds, uncover unique treasures for loved ones beneath the glow of holiday lights and seasonal greenery.

Step into Christmas magic at Guildhall Christmas Market

Date: 8 & 9 December | Cost: From £7

Immerse yourself in a festive wonderland and get your Christmas shopping sorted at one of the City’s most majestic buildings, with access to the Great Hall, Old Library, and the underground Crypts — normally closed to the public.

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Christmas shopping experience at Leadenhall Market

Date: 13 November 2025 to 4 Jan 2026

Experience Christmas shopping and dining in one of London’s most beautiful locations. Explore Leadenhall market’s boutique shops, restaurants and bars guided by a twinkling light tunnel before stopping by the Alpine bar for your favourite winter warmers, gingerbread men and mince pies.

The much-loved annual switch-on ceremony on 13 November unveils the full splendour of Leadenhall Market’s giant real Christmas tree under the breathtaking central star-covered atrium of the Victorian market.

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Stocking fillers from Paternoster Square

Date: to be confirmed | Cost: Free Admission

Take a stroll around beautifully dressed cabins and explore a Christmas market full of food, drinks and crafts with the iconic St Paul's Cathedral as your backdrop. Keep an eye on this page for more details to be announced soon.

Shopping at St Paul’s Christmas Market

Date: to be confirmed | Cost: Free Admission

Step into festive magic at this brand-new festive market nestled next to the iconic St Paul's Cathedral, for an array of artisan food stalls, bespoke jewellery and knitwear, and sizzling street-food. A not to be missed enchanting market where beautifully decorated cabins make for the picture-perfect postcard. Keep an eye on this page for more details coming up soon.

Makers' Market in New Street Square

Date: 2 to 4 December from 12 to 6pm | Cost: Free

Whether you're hunting for presents or a treat for yourself, there's plenty of homeware, fashion, and Christmassy crafts to be discovered at this fabulous market, as part of Fleet Street Quarter Winter Festival.

One New Change

One New Change brings the festive spirit with its shop windows filled with magical displays and a modern tree for the perfect Christmas selfie. Accessorize, Fraser Hart, Hotel Chocolat, The Body Shop, Nespresso, Oliver Bonas, Lone Design Club and Molton Brown all have plenty of ideas to help you choose something unique this year.

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Luxury gifting at The Royal Exchange

Whether you're looking for stunning jewellery, beautifully crafted accessories, unmissable luxury offers or food and drink gifts, The Royal Exchange is the perfect setting to enjoy a luxury shopping experience this Christmas.

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Give the gift of Italy this Christmas

Pre-order Eataly unique culinary gifts and open the door to Italy with their bespoke or wrapped and ready hampers filled with high-quality Italian products. But that’s not all! Beat the crowds this festive season and pre-order from Eataly's first-ever selection of panettone – Classic, Orange and Chocolate, Pistachio Cream, and Pandoro – each made with the finest ingredients, starting from natural sourdough, Piedmontese whipped butter, and fresh eggs, ready to delight with every bite.

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City Information Centre

Free visitor information combined with shopping for London themed holiday gifts, what's not to like? Pop into the City Information Centre, by St Paul's Cathedral, and take a look at their range of Christmas cards, decorations, advent calendars, souvenirs and more.

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Christmas decorations at Tower Bridge

Add some festive flair to your home with Tower Bridge's hanging decorations. Don't miss their onsite shop after you visit this iconic landmark or browse their online shop now.

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Gifts for coffee lovers at Rosslyn

From the very best coffee to the very best equipment and everything in between. Find the perfect gift for coffee lovers at award winning Rosslyn specialty coffee shops.

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