Where to go for London Christmas markets
What do you think of when you're planning a Christmas market trip? How about the twinkling lights and the sounds of people laughing on rides? Or what about the lingering smell of chestnuts roasting on an open fire? As well as European Christmas markets dotted across the continent, there’s plenty of festive fun to be had in London too.
Land at London Luton Airport and travel by public transport to some of the best Christmas markets in the capital. Arrive at the airport, head to a coach stop and relax through central London, or get from the terminal to St. Pancras International in as little as 32 minutes. We’ve picked some of our favourite Christmas markets and how to get there from London’s simplest and friendliest airport…
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland
📅19th November 2026 – 3rd January 2027
With over 250 shops, attractions, rides and shows to explore, Winter Wonderland is London's largest Christmas market. Tick off the Christmas list by finding presents and decorations from the 100+ shopping chalets, before everyone splits for a family-friendly festive day out. Will you make a snowman at an ice sculpting workshop, stay in the Bavarian village, or watch London light up from the Giant Wheel?
Get the National Express coach from London Luton Airport to Marble Arch and walk to Hyde Park.
Leicester Square Christmas Market
📅 31st October 2026 – 3rd January 2027A smaller Christmas market that packs a punch in the heart of central London. Start your visit with a few laps around the ice rink and see how fast you can go! In need of a pick-me-up? Grab a hot dog or hot chocolate from the dozens of food vendors in the corners. For those wanting to explore more of central London, Leicester Square is a prime location. You’re minutes away from Covent Garden, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus and
Get the National Express coach from London Luton Airport to Baker Street and take a 10-minute tube to Leicester Square.
King’s Cross Christmas Market
📅 26th November 2026 – 3rd January 2027
Step off an East Midlands Railway or Thameslink train at St. Pancras International and be greeted with a variety of Christmas events in King’s Cross. Start by shopping for that special gift at Christmas Under the Canopy, before enjoying a glass of glühwein at the Crafty Fox Christmas Market. For those who want to mix sports with Christmas markets, try your hand at curling or rollerblading in Coal Drops Yard.
London Bridge Christmas Market
📅 10th November 2026 – 3rd January 2027
Spend a winter by the River Thames with a visit to the London Bridge Christmas Market. Tower Bridge and the Tower of London provide a dramatic backdrop to Christmas shopping. Will you choose a London-inspired decoration, or snack on traditional gingerbread? Pop-up bars line the river – why not enjoy food and drink in an igloo? It’ll help you stay warm in winter weather; London temperatures can dip to as low as 3°c.
Get the Luton DART from London Luton Airport to Luton Airport Parkway, followed by a direct Thameslink train from Luton Airport Parkway to London Bridge.
When do the Christmas markets start in London?
Most Christmas markets in London typically open in mid-November and run through December into early January. Plan a London itinerary filled with Christmas markets at Battersea Power Station, Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden, and Mayfair. Discover even more places to visit in November and December.
Where are the best European Christmas markets?
Fly to dozens of Christmas markets across Europe from London Luton Airport. As well as Hyde Park Winter Wonderland in London, visit Strasbourg as the "Capital of Christmas" in December. Watch cities transform at Christmastime, including Basel, Nuremberg, Krakow and Craiova.