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As Christmas approaches, the streets of London start to undergo a magical transformation. From pop-up ice rinks to a slew of special events, appear all over the city. From Oxford Street to Greenwich, the entire city exudes a festive atmosphere that is contagious. The Christmas markets in London is where all the action takes place.  From the best of Christmas decorations to traditional food, visitors will find them all at the city’s Christmas markets.

Those planning to visit the city in the festive season would find staying in central London the ideal location. The hotels near Kings Road, Chelsea, London would be perfect. The San Domenico Hotel London at Sloane’s Square in Chelsea, would offer convenient access to the best markets in the centre of the city.

Some of the best markets to visit for shopping include:

Southbank Centre’s Winter Market: One of the most popular winter markets in the city, the Winter Market at the Southbank Centre will have two new bars to make it a more spirited event. The Circus Bar with its warm fire pits offers the best of non-vegetarian snacks to be washed down with cider and mulled wine. Cheese lovers can opt to head to the Bar under the Bridge, which will serve fromage treats with a variety of cocktails. There will also be a plethora of food stalls selling some of the finest seasonal delicacies from all over the planet. Then there is the one place where everyone will make a beeline to – Jimmy Garcia’s famous pop-ups serving the most delicious cheese fondue.

Winter Wonderland: Hyde Park’s famous Winter Wonderland is probably the most popular festive event in the city. It attracts locals and visitors in droves with plenty of activities for everyone to enjoy. When it comes to a classic Christmas market experience there is nothing better than Winter Wonderland’s Bavarian Village. Chock-full with restaurants, cafes and bars it serves the kind of food sold in a Christmas market back home in Germany. These include grilled salmon, mulled wine bratwurst and plenty more of authentic German food. Beer lovers will enjoy a visit to the massive beer hall to swig on the finest varieties of beer. Entertainment options are galore ranging from stand-up comedy to roller coasters, ice rinks to circuses.

Winterville: Among the longest running Christmas markets in London, Winterville returns to Clapham Common this Christmas. This year Street Feast will take centre stage, the best nomadic food specialists. They will organise an exceptional line up of food vendors selling everything under the sun ranging from wood-fired pizzas to Chinese buns and frozen chocolate vodka shots among plenty more. There will also be an art fair with local craftsmen and artisans offering items of sale. These will include jewellery, art, unique Christmas gifts, souvenirs, clothes and lots more. A great place to shop around for last minute gifts for friends and family members. There is loads of entertainment with roller disco, DJ nights, an immersive cinema experience, mini-golf course etc.     

These are just a select few of the best Christmas markets and fairs to visit in London during Christmas!