Christmas in Leicester Square
When: Sat 31 Oct 2026 – Sun 3 Jan 2027 Open now
Open daily except Christmas Day (dates for the rink and its market stalls)
London, Greater London
Good Housekeeping Live with Country Living Christmas Market
Wednesday 11 – Saturday 14 November 2026 Open now
9.30am–5pm daily (2026)
Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, Islington, London, Greater London · London
A four-day ticketed Christmas shopping show in Islington that pairs a large artisan makers' market from Country Living with talks, cookery demonstrations and tastings from Good Housekeeping.
Every November the glass-roofed hall of the Business Design Centre in Islington fills up for this festive show run by the publisher Hearst. At its centre is the Country Living Christmas Market, where hundreds of British artisan makers sell gifts, homeware, food and treats, with a separate meet-the-makers list published before the show.
Around the market there is a full programme of talks from TV presenters, authors and experts, cookery demonstrations and taste tests with the Good Housekeeping Institute, craft workshops and beauty sessions. There are book signings too.
Entry is by ticket. VIP tickets add fast-track entry, access to the main Good Conversation stage and a goody bag; talks on the other stages are included with all tickets.
Dates by season
| Season | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2026–27 | Wed 11 – Sat 14 Nov 2026 | Open now Add to calendar (Wed 11 – Sat 14 Nov 2026) |
| 2025–26 | Wed 12 – Sat 15 Nov 20259.30am–5pm each day | Held |
Dates are taken from the market’s own website or official announcements and were last checked on 8 November 2026. Plans can change, so please check with the organiser before you travel. Spotted a change? Tell us.
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