London, Greater London
Winter by the River 2026
2026 Dates Not Yet Announced
When we checked on 11 October 2026, the organiser had not published dates for 2026. We check again regularly and add them as soon as they are out. Please don't plan a trip around last year's dates.
| Last Year (2025) | 13 November 2025 to 4 January 2026. Last year's dates, shown only as a guide to the usual time of year. |
|---|---|
| Where | Thames riverside walk at London Bridge City, between Hay's Galleria and Tower Bridge SE1 2DB Open in Maps |
| Entry | Free to enter |
| Organiser | London Bridge City. Official page |
Winter by the River: Quick Answers
When is Winter by the River in 2026?
The 2026 dates had not been announced when we checked on 11 October 2026. In 2025 it ran 13 November 2025 to 4 January 2026, which is a guide to the time of year and nothing more.
Where is Winter by the River?
Thames riverside walk at London Bridge City, between Hay's Galleria and Tower Bridge, London SE1 2DB.
About Winter by the River
Riverside Christmas market of gift and food stalls with pop-up bars and curling lanes on the south bank of the Thames near Tower Bridge. It was formerly known as Christmas by the River.
Where Is Winter by the River?
Thames riverside walk at London Bridge City, between Hay's Galleria and Tower Bridge, London SE1 2DB. The other dots are nearby markets.
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