Events
The Big Christmas Market
Get ready - the legendary Tate Institute is transforming into a festive wonderland for the BIG Christmas Market!
The Crafted Corner and The Pamper Sessions are bringing you the ultimate Christmas shopping experience packed with incredible local stalls, delicious treats, creative workshops, music, and magical surprises all day long.
Come for the gifts… stay for the vibes and discover incredible market stalls!
Browse, shop and indulge in a curated selection of brilliant local businesses, including:
- Handcrafted and artisan treasures
- Tasty food and festive snacks
- Vintage finds & unique gift items
There’s truly something for everyone - perfect for ticking off your Christmas list and treating yourself along the way.
Festive Workshops
1:00pm – 2:00pm £5 per person (Prebook)
Christmas Cookie Decorating
2:30pm – 3:30pm £5 per person (pre-book)
Frost, sprinkle, and design your own festive biscuits — fun for all ages! Decorate up to 3 cookies with a large selection of festive sprinkles and decorations. Guidance by our friendly team.
Christmas Gift Box Workshop
4:00pm – 6:00pm (Pre-book)
Craft and personalise a beautiful keepsake box — perfect for gifting. Chose from a section of pre cut designs put together perfectly packaged boxes ma
Upcycle Your Own Christmas Jumper
Bring a jumper and transform it into a fabulously festive masterpiece!
Festive Entertainment all day:
Live music
Christmas DJ bringing holiday party energy
Santa Prize Draw with festive goodies up for grabs!
For your visit
Outdoors
One Element Docklands
Join the local fitness community all year round in the scenic Thames Barrier Park - all abilities welcome.
Business
Tate & Lyle Sugars
This refinery on the banks of the Thames has been producing sugar by the tonne for over 140 years.
Community
Royal Wharf Community Dock
From adult ballet classes to dance and drama classes for kids, this new centre in the heart of Royal Wharf has begun with a bang.