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Urban Makers Christmas Market 2026

Visitors can browse a curated selection of ethical and sustainable creations, including Christmas gifts, decorations, homewares, jewellery, art, candles, and clothing. The market is hosted in an airy pavilion featuring floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking park reed beds. Guests can also visit the Urban Makers Feast area to enjoy artisan coffee, cocktails, cakes, and warming savoury dishes.

What to Expect

Features 50 different designer-makers each day with sustainable handcrafted gifts.

Event Details

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Bow

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

Urban Makers

Food & Drink

The Urban Makers Feast offers cakes, warming savoury dishes, artisan coffee and cocktails.

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ ⚪ (3/5)

Best For

Ethical gift shoppers and fans of independent makers

Vibe

Festive and welcoming

Energy Level

Low

Budget

Free

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

None

Location

The Ecology Pavilion
125 Grove Road E3 5RP
London
E3 5RP

Know Before You Go

  • Tickets: Free entry.
  • Hours: 11 AM to 5 PM each day.

Tips & Advice

  • Visit on more than one market day if you want to see a wider mix of makers, since 50 different designers are featured each day.
  • Admission is free, so you can browse the makers market without budgeting for an entry ticket.
  • Plan your visit within the 11 AM to 5 PM opening window, and leave time to browse the stalls and Urban Makers Feast.
  • Use the Ecology Pavilion address, 125 Grove Road, E3 5RP, to find the market in Mile End Park.
  • Take a pause at Urban Makers Feast for warming savoury dishes or coffee; cakes and cocktails are also on offer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What can I buy at the market?

There are 50 designers each day selling handmade Christmas gifts and decorations, homewares, jewellery, art, candles, clothing, accessories and more. Every product is made with sustainability and ethical practices in mind.

Is there food and drink?

Yes. The Urban Makers Feast is back, with cakes, warming savoury dishes, artisan coffee, cocktails and more.

What is the venue like?

The Ecology Pavilion overlooks the reed beds of Mile End Park. Its floor-to-ceiling windows fill it with natural light.

How can I sell at the market?

Trader applications are open now on the Urban Makers website.

Is this the first year?

No. This is the 11th Urban Makers Christmas market, and it's returning to the Ecology Pavilion in Mile End Park.

Tags

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Last Updated: Oct 20, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team