London, Greater London
Buckingham Palace Christmas Market 2026
There Is No Separate Christmas Market Here
There is no Christmas market at Buckingham Palace. Royal Collection Trust, which runs the palace's visitor sites, opens a Christmas pop-up inside the existing gift shop at the Royal Mews on Buckingham Palace Road from 13 November 2026 to 4 January 2027 (closed 24, 25 and 26 December), and states that it is a shop and not a Christmas market. The Mews itself is closed for the winter and the palace opens only for pre-booked guided tours.
| Where | Gift shop of the Royal Mews on Buckingham Palace Road, beside Buckingham Palace SW1W 1QH Open in Maps |
|---|---|
| Organiser | Royal Collection Trust. Official page |
Closest Christmas Markets to Buckingham Palace
These are the nearest markets with confirmed 2026 dates, closest first. Distances are in a straight line from Buckingham Palace.
Mayfair Christmas Market
London, Greater London
26 to 28 Nov 2026
Under a mile away
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland
London, Greater London
19 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027
Closed on Fri 25 Dec
Under a mile away
Skate Leicester Square and Christmas Market
London, Greater London
31 Oct 2026 to 3 Jan 2027
Closed on Fri 25 Dec
1 mile away
SoLo Craft Fair South Bank Christmas Market
London, Greater London
15 Nov to 20 Dec 2026
Open Sundays only
1 mile away
Chelsea Physic Garden Christmas Fair
London, Greater London
26 to 29 Nov 2026
1 mile away
Southbank Centre Winter Market
London, Greater London
2 Nov 2026 to 4 Jan 2027
Closed on Fri 25 Dec, Thu 31 Dec
1 mile away
Buckingham Palace Christmas Market: Quick Answers
Is there a Christmas market at Buckingham Palace?
No. There is no Christmas market at Buckingham Palace.
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