Make Christmas shopping fun this year by visiting one of Camden's many markets and fairs this December.

You’ll find unique and unusual gifts a-plenty  while eating mince pies and supping mulled wine.

Or better yet, get some help making your own presents to really impress this Christmas.

Here are just a few highlights that might take your Yuletide fancy from festive fashion to vintage jewellery to homemade cake stands.
 

Camden Lock Market

Open every day until Christmas, discover hundreds of unique gift ideas while sampling delicious street food and listening to music in the cobbled yards alongside the Regent's Canal.
Camden Lock Market, 54-56 Camden Lock Place, Chalk Farm Road, NW1 8AF
camdenlockmarket.com

Burgh House Christmas Art and Craft Fair

4 December, 11-5.00pm
Burgh House’s hugely successful Christmas Fair returns with craft stalls, carol singers & mulled wine. Free entry.
New End Square, Hampstead, London, NW3 1LT
burghhouse.org.uk
 

Christmas Fair at Hampstead Town Hall

Saturday 3 and Saturday 17 December, 10am to 5pm
Enjoy a Christmas shopping experience set inside one of Hampstead’s historical venues, Hampstead Town Hall. The fair will be selling a great range of products from clothing and skincare, to jewellery and food.
Entry is free but a £1 donation would be appreciated with all proceeds going towards helping disadvantaged young people and communities.
Hampstead Town Hall, 213 Haverstock Hill, NW3 4QP
lovecamden.org/events/shopping/christmas-fair-hampstead-town-hall
 

Christmas craft workshops

Saturday 3, 10, 17 December, 1pm
Santa’s workshop is moving to Camden. Every Saturday afternoon in the run up to Christmas, Slanchogled arts and crafts are giving you the opportunity to make your own Christmas decoration, card or present.  All ages are welcome and it’s free.
To secure your pleace in one of the afternoon workshops, book ahead on slanchogled@gmail.com or call 02072844762.
Slanchogled arts and crafts, 66 Chalk Farm Road, NW1 8AN
lovecamden.org/events/talks-and-courses/christmas-craft-workshops
 

Christmas pop up Vintage fair

Sunday 4 December, 11am to 4pm
Christmas shopping vintage style from fashion to homeware in Hampstead. With over 40 stallholders selling everything from fashion for the party season to jewellery, decorations and gifts and collectables. You can also have a vintage style makeover or if it all gets too much just relax with a tea and cupcake in the vintage tea room.
St Stephen’s Rosslyn Hill, Pond Street, Hampstead, NW3 2PP.
lovecamden.org/events/shopping/xmas-pop-vintage-fair

Christmas bazaar

Sunday 4 December, 11am to 4pm
A special day with something for everyone including Christmas crafts to learn and make, seasonal refreshments, Christmas gifts, tombola and much much more!
Free
Highgate literary and scientific institution, 11 South Grove, N6 6BS
hlsi.net/
 

Oak studio

Check website for dates of classes throughout December
This hub of arts, crafts and creativity in Hampstead holds regular workshops to show you how to make your own gifts. From vintage plate cake stands to crochet, mosaic and festive cake pops theres lots of things to make and do.
Oak Studio, 8 Perrins Court, Hampstead, NW3 1QS
theoakstudio.com

West Hampstead Christmas Market

Saturday 10 December
Created to generate warmth and happiness, this market serves festive food, drinks and discounts on the day from local traders.
West End Green, West End Lane and Emmanuel Church

Camden Christmas Fayre

Tuesday 6 December, 11am to 2pm
Christmas carols and decorations, handcrafted Christmas Cards and handmade jewellery
Westminster Kingsway College, King's Cross Centre, 211 Gray's Inn Road, WC1X 8BA
westking.ac.uk