Back for another year to help Londoners and tourists feel festive, Christmas by the River is a free Christmas market packed full of festive goods. Located by the River Thames at the iconic London Bridge and Tower Bridge, this market attracts lots workers in the city, local Londoners and tourists who come to London from around the world for a festive holiday. With beautiful traditional market stalls that twinkle at night and an iconic backdrop of Tower Bridge, this market is definitely Instagram worthy. 

Explore the market stalls where there will be seasonal food and drink being sold. Enjoy German bratwurst with all the sauce you desire and a glass of warm mulled wine to really soak up the festive feel. Lots of the stalls will be selling hand-made decorations and gifts from local artists and companies. There will also be plenty of edible treats including cookies, gingerbread and churros for you to indulge in. This is the perfect chance to pick up some extra stocking fillers or a secret Santa present. Christmas by the River London also has a bar with a standing area that is covered and decorated beautifully for the festive season. Grab your favourite drink or try one of the seasonal options including mulled wine, hot cider or Bailey’s hot chocolate.