Kingston Christmas Market Market Place Kingston Upon Thames
You cannot navigate this market without a cup of mulled wine. It’s the official fuel. They serve it in adorable little boots or mugs, and you get a deposit back if you return them—or, like most people, you keep it as a souvenir that will collect dust in your cupboard until next December. Surprising fact number two: the market sells over 10,000 cups of mulled wine each season. That’s enough alcohol to fill a small swimming pool (or a very sad wedding).
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If wine isn’t your thing, there’s hot chocolate so thick it’s basically pudding, and spiced cider that warms you from the inside out. One sip of that cider and you’ll be stripping off your coat, convinced it’s summer. It’s like a heating system you drink.
The Entertainment: Where You Become the Show
There’s a small stage with live music—carolers, brass bands, and the occasional man with a guitar who takes himself very seriously. But the real entertainment is you. Watch the crowd: families with buggies playing bumper cars, couples having their third argument about which stall to visit, and that one person taking a selfie with every single chalet.
Surprising fact number three: the market is actually carbon-neutral in its energy use. That’s right—while you’re getting sloshed on mulled wine, the market’s lights are powered by renewable energy. So you can feel both festive and smug. It’s the perfect combination.
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