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Christmas under the Canopy

2026–27 dates not announced yet — usually late November to just before Christmas, Tuesday to Sunday

West Handyside Canopy, King's Cross, London, Greater London · London

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The tall glass-and-iron roof of the West Handyside Canopy at King's Cross over a paved open space, with table-tennis tables and brick buildings beyond
The West Handyside Canopy at King's Cross, the covered space that hosts Christmas under the Canopy (photo 2016) — Photo: Clem Rutter, CC BY-SA 3.0

An artisan Christmas market of London makers and food stalls under the Victorian iron canopy beside Granary Square at King's Cross.

The West Handyside Canopy, a restored Victorian goods-yard shelter next to Granary Square, hosts King's Cross's main Christmas market for about four weeks before Christmas. A rotating selection of London artisan traders sells gifts alongside food stalls, with mulled wine or cider and live music under festive lights.

It is one of around ten Christmas markets and pop-ups across the King's Cross estate each season, including the Lower Stable Street Market at Coal Drops Yard (open Thursday to Sunday) and one-off themed markets. Entry is free.

Dates by season

SeasonDatesStatus
2026–27 Not announced yet (usually late November to just before Christmas, Tuesday to Sunday) To be confirmed
2025–26 Fri 28 Nov – Mon 22 Dec 2025Tuesday to Sunday each week, plus Monday 22 December Held

Dates are taken from the market’s own website or official announcements and were last checked on 6 October 2026. Plans can change, so please check with the organiser before you travel. Spotted a change? Tell us.

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