Festive Markets, Vintage Fairs, and winter fun in North London

There’s always something to do in North West London, and you can be sure that November and December weekends are chock full of festive fetes, craft markets and brilliant markets.

Craft Fairs
Whether you’re looking for an unusual gift, want to buy some new homewares and support local artisans at the same time, or just fancy a browse, there are several great craft fairs happening in the neighbourhood between now and Christmas. 

East Finchley Winter Market
36 local artisan makers and crafters including ceramics, hand-blown glass, candles, textiles, prints, jewellery, accessories, knitwear, homewares and board games will be selling their wares at Bottles N jars in East Finchley, and there’ll also be fantastic wines to taste.

27 November, 11am-6pm
Bottles ‘n’ Jars 82-92 Great Northern Road London N2 0NL

Pramstead’s Mumpreneur Christmas Market and Mingle
Pramstead, the knowledgeable website for parents in North London, is holding a local female entrepreneurs market. There’ll be  food, bubbles and mulled wine, activities for kids, and a host of local small businesses selling their wares and offering their services.

26 November, 4 – 9pm
Primrose Hill Community Library, 14 Sharples Hall St, NW1 8YN

Frost Fair
Run by the Finchley Women’s Institute, this winter fair is held in the St Stephens’s house and gardens and promises over 30 stalls selling local honey, handmade gifts, jewellelry and art and crafts.

Nov 27, 10.30am – 5.30pm
St Stephen’s House and Gardens, 17 E End Road, N3 3QE

Muswell Hill Winter Makers Fair
This one is run by the Muswell Hill Creatives. Think local artisans selling their hand made jewellery, accessories, clothing, candles, homewears and art.

26 Nov, 10.30am – 4pm
St James’s Square, N10 3HP

CurateD Holly Lodge Christmas Fair
Bringing together select, ethical, independent brands including fashion, textiles, pottery, prints, handbags, and cakes to Holly Lodge Community Centre in Highgate.
Tickets are free but you can book your entry here.

Saturday 3rd December 10-6
Holly Lodge Community Centre 30 Makepeace Avenue Highgate, London N6 6HL

Thisishomeworks Christmas Bazaar
Scores of makers and designers will be meeting at Salusbury Rooms in Queens Park to sell their wares

4 and 11 December from 10am -2pm
Salusbury School NW6 6RG

A little bit of everything
There are plenty of Christmas fairs that are good all-rounders if you just want to potter around the stalls, soak up the Christmas atmosphere and eat a mince pie or three.

Christmas Tree Festival
All Saints Church is starting Christmas right with 20 trees, a grand raffle, children’s activities, mulled wine and hot chocolate and local choirs singing the Christmas classics.

10 Dec, 3-6pm
All Saints Church Childs Hill, Church Walk, NW2 2TJ

Edgeware Christmas Pop-up Fair
The lovely Sangham Centre in Burnt Oak is holding an indoor market to celebrate the festive season, with local traders, festive food and free face painting for kids (from 2-5pm)

3 December, 11-5.30
Sangam Association of Asian Women, 210 Burnt Oak Broadway, HA8 0AP

Primrose Hill Christmas Festival
Live music, a Christmas Choir, street food, fairground rides and craft stalls – the Primrose Hill Christmas festival has it all! There’s even a dog show, with all money raised going to support local food banks.

27 November, 10am-5pm
Regent’s Park Road, NW1

Our Yard at Clitterhouse Farm’s first festive fair
Brent Cross Town’s local farm, Clitterhouse Yard has yet to announce details of its first festive fair, but they’ve promised a band and dancing!
Keep an eye on their social media for more details.

10 Dec, 4pm-8pm
Clitterhouse Farm, Clitterhouse Playing Fields, Claremont Road, NW2 1AP

West Hampstead Christmas Market
West Hampstead Christmas Market promises children’s activities, local arts and crafts, food, cakes and a strolling magician!

10 Dec, 10-4pm
West End Green, Mill Lane, NW6 1LU

Vintage Fairs
Find fabulous frocks, dapper suits and period homewares at these vintage fairs

Pop-up vintage fair Hampstead town hall
Pop-up Vintage is taking over Hampstead Town Hall with three floors of traders selling fashion, jewellery, homeware collectables and more.

Saturday 4 Dec, 12-5pm,  Entry costs £3 / Students £2
Wac Arts, Old Hampstead Town Hall, 213 Haverstock Hill,  NW3 4QP

Salusbury Sunday Market
Salusbury Sunday Market is a regular event that brings together independent makers, local designers and vintage stalls, and this year they’re holding two special markets for the festive season.
Find out who’s trading here.

27 Nov and 18 Dec, 10am-2pm
Salusbury Rooms, Salusbury School, NW6 6RG

Cultural Fairs
There are several culturally specific markets happening over the next few weeks. Go for the gift-buying opportunities, stay for the fabulous food!

The Afro Carribean Christmas Craft Fair
This is a fun packed day for all the family with great entertainment and the opportunity to buy amazing gifts and treats from local Caribbean vendors. Money raised will go to support projects in Jamaica.
You can get your free ticket and buy raffle tickets here.

26-27 Nov, 9am-8pm
The Pavillion Hub Cafe, Parkview Park Road, Tottenham, N17 9EX

Japanese Christmas Market
Japanese art, craft, gifts and food make this market a brilliant place to pick up a present

11 Dec, 12-4pm
Hornsey Parish Church Hall, Cranley Gardens, N10 3AH

Danish Christmas Market
Danish food, sweets, candles, decorations and visits from Father Christmas: everything you need for a proper Danish celebration.
Find out more here – scroll down the page for the text in English.

26 Nov 11am-5pm, 27 Nov 11am-5pm
The Danish YWCA 43 Maresfield Gardens, NW3 5TF.

Family Fun Days
These markets promise fun, festive days out for all the family.

Wembley market
This two-day event offers face painting, children’s rides and Christmas karaoke, plus choral performances and festive food and drink.

10-11 Dec, 12-7pm
Wembley Central, St John’s Road,  HA9 7JG

Hampstead Heath Christmas Fayre
Hampstead Heath’s new Christmas fair promises Christmas trees, mulled wine, festive food and funfair rides.

Every weekend from 26 Nov – 11 Dec, then every day from 17 Dec – 3 Jan (closed on Christmas day), 11am-7pm
Car park site, East Heath Road, NW3, 1RJ

Other Festive Events

Don’t forget that we’re holding a Christmas celebration, a Menorah Lighting ceremony and a fun Chanukah event for kids here in Brent Cross Town, and check out what else is happening in Barnet here.