{"id":8716,"date":"2022-11-21T08:28:18","date_gmt":"2022-11-21T08:28:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/?p=8716"},"modified":"2024-11-12T08:46:25","modified_gmt":"2024-11-12T08:46:25","slug":"south-bank-christmas-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/things-to-do\/christmas\/south-bank-christmas-market","title":{"rendered":"South Bank Christmas Market"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]There&#8217;s nothing like wandering around Christmas market stalls with lights twinkling to give you that festive feeling! <strong>South Bank Christmas market<\/strong> is a great opportunity to get outdoors and feel the magical atmosphere during the festive season.<\/p>\n<p>The annual event attracts thousands of visitors from around the globe, who come to enjoy mulled wine, hot chocolate and festive treats. Visitors can also enjoy live music, food stalls, craft workshops, children&#8217;s activities and much more.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;]\n            <div class=\"dowtk-blog-image\">\n                \n                \n                    <picture class=\"attraction-cta__image\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/shutterstock_1192449577.jpg\" alt=\"boy looking at sweets in at a christmas market stalll\" class=\"lazyload\" \/> \n                    <\/picture>\n                            <\/div>\n\n            [\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Market Location and Opening times<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;]\n            <div class=\"attraction-cta\">\n                \n                \n                    <picture class=\"attraction-cta__image\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/shutterstock_164489408-1-1260x708.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload\" \/> \n                    <\/picture>\n                \n                 \n            \n                                    <div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-wrapper\">\n                         \n                            <div class=\"attraction-cta__description\">\n                                The Southbank Centre&#8217;s Winter Festival is a unique festival that takes place every December between Tower Bridge and Waterloo Station and the South Bank Christmas Market is part of it.<\/p>\n<p>Southbank has become synonymous with <strong>London\u2019s Christmas Markets<\/strong> over the years.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                 \n                            <div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-box\">\n                                <div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-title\">\n                                    <span><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\"?>\n<svg width=\"384px\" height=\"511px\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 511\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\n    <title>Shape<\/title>\n    <g id=\"Page-1\" stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\">\n        <g id=\"location-dot-solid\" fill=\"#555555\" fill-rule=\"nonzero\">\n            <path d=\"M168.3,499.2 C116.1,435 0,279.4 0,192 C0,85.96 85.96,0 192,0 C298,0 384,85.96 384,192 C384,279.4 267,435 215.7,499.2 C203.4,514.5 180.6,514.5 168.3,499.2 L168.3,499.2 Z M192,256 C227.3,256 256,227.3 256,192 C256,156.7 227.3,128 192,128 C156.7,128 128,156.7 128,192 C128,227.3 156.7,256 192,256 Z\" id=\"Shape\"><\/path>\n        <\/g>\n    <\/g>\n<\/svg> Location<\/span>                                   \n                                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/yXGN4vbz59XGFSoW9\" target=\"__blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n                                            <span>Get directions<\/span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><!--! 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As you wander alongside the River Thames you will have a magical time.<\/p>\n<p>Discover local traders selling artisan products. Beautiful <strong>handmade gifts <\/strong>can be purchased from German-style wooden chalet market stalls or why not pick up something festive for your home? Choose from one of the beautiful decorations on display. You&#8217;ll be sure to pick up some fantastic gifts for friends and family.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                            <\/div>\n                \n                \n            <\/div>\n\n            [vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Food and Drink at South Bank Christmas Market<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;]\n            <div class=\"attraction-cta\">\n                \n                \n                    <picture class=\"attraction-cta__image\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/shutterstock_1167379684-1260x708.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas hamper\" class=\"lazyload\" \/> \n                    <\/picture>\n                \n                 \n            \n                                    <div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-wrapper\">\n                         \n                            <div class=\"attraction-cta__description\">\n                                Are you a foodie? Then, there&#8217;s plenty of <strong>street food <\/strong>to enjoy from an array of delicious food vendors and wooden stalls.<\/p>\n<p>Hot food on offer at South Bank market includes tasty savoury treats such as burgers, gourmet cheese toasties and duck wraps. In addition, classic winter food like fondue and<strong> toasted marshmallows<\/strong> will keep your belly merry!<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, we all know a trip to a Christmas market isn&#8217;t complete without a few hot toddies to drink. Why not pick a <strong>warming mulled wine<\/strong>? You can choose from the dozens of market stalls that sell winter drinks to keep you cosy as you browse the delicious treats on offer and enjoy the festive atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p>There will be foodie gifts galore too for your family and friends.                            <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                            <\/div>\n                \n                \n            <\/div>\n\n            [vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;]\t<div id=\"thb-image-6ab077207f682\" class=\"caption-style1  aligncenter   thb_image_link wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"thb-image-inner size_100\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"thb_image   attachment-full thb-lazyload lazyload\" alt=\"woman drinking hot drink\" title=\"Girl,Drinking,Hot,Coffee,While,Walking,In,Christmas,Market,Decorated\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/shutterstock_1521312443.jpg\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/shutterstock_1521312443.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/shutterstock_1521312443-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/shutterstock_1521312443-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/shutterstock_1521312443-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/shutterstock_1521312443-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/shutterstock_1521312443-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/shutterstock_1521312443-185x123.jpg 185w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/shutterstock_1521312443-740x494.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/shutterstock_1521312443-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/shutterstock_1521312443-72x48.jpg 72w\" \/>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">We hope you have found our guide to South Bank Christmas market useful and have a great time if you visit.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Don\u2019t forget to check out our other Christmas blogs. 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