Christmas Market in Kingston Upon Thames
Need a present for your mum? Boom—handmade candles that smell like “cosy cabin in a forest.” For your dad? There’s probably a stall selling fancy hot sauces or quirky gin. He’ll appreciate the booze more than that tie you gave him last year.
You’ll find local artists selling prints, jewellery, and ceramics that look like they belong in a magazine. The best part? You’re supporting small businesses, so you can feel very virtuous while spending cash you don’t have. That’s the Christmas spirit, baby.
The beautiful Christmas market in one of the prettiest parts of London
Don’t Forget the Cute Stuff
There are wooden toys for kids and woolly hats for everyone else. I saw a stall selling felt reindeer that looked so happy, I almost adopted one. I resisted, but barely.
If you’re into Christmas decorations, you’ll lose your mind. Hand-blown glass baubles, personalised tree ornaments, and a surprising number of items shaped like badgers. I don’t know why badgers, but I’m here for it.