Yes, Borough Market is open throughout the winter, operating year-round. While it is closed on Mondays during the regular winter season, it operates Tuesday-Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 9am-5pm, and Sunday 10am-4pm. The market is open 7 days a week in December for festive shopping, with special hours around Christmas and New Year's.
Borough Market's usual opening hours vary around bank holidays and throughout December. The Market is open 7 days a week from Monday 30 November and throughout December: Mondays – Fridays: 10am-5pm.
Frequently Asked Questions. Get help planning your trip to London's Borough Market with these answers to our most frequently asked questions. When is Borough Market open? We are open open six days a week, and closed on Mondays.
Yes, Borough Market is fantastic at Christmas for food lovers, transforming into a festive wonderland with lights, seasonal treats, mulled wine, and artisan gifts, though be prepared for significant crowds, especially on weekends, as it's a popular spot for both locals and tourists seeking gourmet food and holiday cheer. It maintains its authentic food market feel while adding Christmas magic with buskers, decorations, and special themed events like cheese tastings.
Borough Market is open six days a week from Tuesday to Sunday. From Monday to Friday, the market is open from 10 am - 5 pm. On Saturdays it is open 9 am - 5 pm and on Sundays from 10 am - 4 pm.
The best time to visit Borough Market for fewer crowds is weekday mornings (Tuesday-Thursday), especially right when it opens, or later on Thursday/Friday afternoons (around midday) to catch most stalls without the Saturday rush. For a lively atmosphere with seasonal treats, Saturday mornings are great, but expect it to be very busy, with peak crowds between noon and 2 PM, especially on Saturdays.
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For the ultimate Christmassy feel in London, head to Covent Garden for its giant tree and lights, Regent Street for its iconic angel lights, and Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park for a massive festive market and carnival; while Chelsea's Sloane Square offers charming local lights and markets, creating a wonderfully festive atmosphere.
Borough Market is a festive foodie destination for Christmas 2025, open with extended hours in December for seasonal produce, artisanal treats, mulled wine, and gifts, featuring special events like "An Evening of Cheese" on Dec 10th, but will be closed Christmas Day (Dec 25th) through Dec 27th, plus New Year's Day.
Yes, Borough Market was a filming location for Harry Potter, specifically used as the exterior for the Leaky Cauldron in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, with the Knight Bus dropping Harry off on Stoney Street next to the market. The specific spot is near the Market Porter Pub, under the railway bridge, with a shopfront at 7 Stoney Street becoming the magical pub entrance in the third film.
The stock and bond markets will reopen for regular hours, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Friday, Dec. 26 until the next scheduled closure is on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in observance of the new year.
Information. Borough Market is located on Southwark Street and Borough High Street just south of Southwark Cathedral on the southern end of London Bridge. The retail market operates six days per week; it is closed on Mondays.
The distance between Borough Market and Chinatown is 2 miles. How do I travel from Borough Market to Chinatown without a car? The best way to get from Borough Market to Chinatown without a car is to subway via Waterloo station which takes 12 min and costs £3 - £4.
Yes, nearly everything in London closes on Christmas Day (December 25th), including most shops, restaurants, and public transport, creating a very quiet atmosphere, but some pubs (often for limited hours), hotel restaurants (requiring advance booking), select non-traditional restaurants (like Chinese in Chinatown), and open spaces like Royal Parks are usually available. Planning ahead is crucial for meals and transport, as you'll need to rely on pre-booked options or taxis/rideshares.
The biggest Christmas market in London by far is Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park, a massive festive event featuring over 100 market stalls, an enormous ice rink, amusement rides, shows, and a huge variety of food and drink, making it the largest and most popular Christmas market experience in the city.
Crowned the least Christmassy town in the UK was… Luton. The city scored the lowest on the festive spirit score, making it home to the Grinchiest of souls in the country. Second place went to Bradford, followed by Southampton in third.
What is the most beautiful street in London during Christmas?
While beauty is subjective, Regent Street is often hailed as the most iconic and beautiful street for Christmas in London, famous for its dazzling "Spirit of Christmas" angel lights creating a magical canopy, though nearby Bond Street (with its regal displays), Carnaby Street (themed lights), and the elegant Mayfair (especially Annabel's) offer stunning, distinct experiences, with Covent Garden and Leadenhall Market adding festive market charm.
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