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Winter in East London

Explore the most magical time of the year in our neighbourhood with culture, cocktails and plenty of shopping opportunities. Use the Market as your starting point and take time to discover all the seasonal treats that our corner of East London has to offer.

Lost in Light

A visit to neighbourhood’s newest art-inspired attraction, Lost in Light, is a perfect way to brighten dark winter days.

Open for a limited time only, Lost in Light on Curtain Road promises to take you on an unforgettable journey into light and sound, featuring award-winning installations from the renowned collective Squidsoup – celebrated for pushing the boundaries of immersive art.

Find out more and book tickets on their website.

Hot Chocolate Festive Trail at Old Spitalfields Market

While we’ll have seasonal specials available all winter, if you are in East London during the first week of December and have a sweet tooth, a visit to the Market is a must.

The Hot Chocolate Festive Trail sees our street food traders reimagine hot chocolate their own way, each creating a special to form part of our one-week-only celebration of all things chocolate.

Pick your favourite special from the list, whether its deep fried Yum Buns with melty chocolate dipping sauce or exciting dairy-based cocktails at Funky Cellar, or go full chocoholic and attempt to try the lot!

‘Silent Night’ at Dennis Severs House

The Dennis Severs House museum, located minutes away from the Market at 18 Folgate Street, is our favourite East London hidden gem.

Occupying a house that was built in 1724, it tells a compelling story to tell about life in 18th and 19th century Spitalfields.

Tours are available every Thursday to Sunday, including special ‘Silent Night’ sessions during twilight and evening hours, when shadows of the past are illuminated by the rich warm splendour of candlelight.

Find more details and book here.

Winter Street Food Specials

The colder months see our street food stalls ensure their menus are ticking those essential comfort food boxes.

Carb-load like you are going into hibernation with grilled cheese toasties with soup for dipping at Melt and seasonal fruit crumbles from Humble Crumble, then enjoy a warming drink at Chai Guys and mice pies from Roxyrara cakes.

Discover our full food line-up here.

 

Winter Past at Museum of Home

Journey through time at East London’s wonderful Museum of Home, as you walk through rooms and interiors depicting winters gone by and exploring homes and traditions of winters past, present and future.

This year, the Museum’s newest permanent gallery with rooms from 1878 to 2049 will debut new stories of Winter, telling the stories of migrant communities celebrating the festive season and transporting you from a joyful midwinter celebration in 1630 to a midnight mass in 1956, before glimpsing a futuristic New Year’s Eve in 2049.

Learn more and book on the Museum of Home website.

Aperitif & Apres-Ski Vibes at Funky Cellar

Does winter leave you longing for the magic of snow-capped mountains?

Allow Funky Cellar to transport you, with a hot-cheese-heavy menu that includes all-you-can-eat Raclette melted at the table and served with potatoes and pickles.

Start with a Mulled Wine, French beer or an Aperitif from their extensive drinks menu before working your way through their unbeatable cheese board and ultimately end up full, happy and pleased that you don’t have to actually ski in the morning…

Walk Along Fournier Street

The historic Huguenot buildings of Fournier Street are a sight to behold all year round, but at Christmas this corner of Spitalfields becomes a real must-visit.

During December residents adorn their ornate doors with the most charming selection of colourful wreaths, creating a festive feel that would get even Ebenezer Scrooge in the Christmas spirit.

Cocktails at The Loft

Perched above the main Market floor, The Loft is the best spot to enjoy our Christmas lights and people watch.

And their cocktail menu is arguably even better than their location…

Indulge in carefully-crafted classics, or their ever-evolving list of exciting seasonal specials including this year’s Candy Cane cocktail.

 

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