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Spitalfields Market: London’s most underrated Christmas Market
National World - LocalTV
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18/12/2024
We head to one of London’s oldest markets.
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Spitterfields market with its rich history and electric atmosphere has
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quietly become one of London's most underrated Christmas markets. Nestled in
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the heart of East London this once bustling wholesale market has
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transformed over the years into a hub of culture, food and design while still
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retaining traces of its centuries-old legacy. Dating back to the 17th century
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Spitterfields market was originally established as a fruit and vegetable
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market. In its early days it was surrounded by the grimy streets of the
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East End, a far cry from the trendy area it is today. Over the years the market
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has seen waves of change from the arrival of the French silk weavers in
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the 1700s to the markets transformation into a hub for fashion and arts in the
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late 20th century. Today it blends modern innovation with its deep historical
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roots making it a unique setting for the festive season. During Christmas
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Spitterfields takes on a particularly charming air though it often gets
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overshadowed by more famous markets like Winter Wonderland or Southbank's Centre
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Christmas Offerings. Spitterfields Christmas market is a low-key, authentic
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and incredibly welcoming. The cobbled streets and the market's iconic
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Victorian architecture set the scene while twinkling lights add just the
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right amount of seasonal cheer without feeling overdone. And the food scene here
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is another Christmas highlight. Artisan food stalls tempt you with seasonal
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offerings, roasted chestnuts, mulled wine and hot chocolate alongside more
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inventive dishes like gourmet tacos, wood-fired pizzas and even Christmas
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styled burgers. Spitterfields may not have the grandeur of some of the other
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Christmas markets but that's part of its appeal. It's the kind of place you can
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wander aimlessly, find something unique whether that's presents or food. For more
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