London Bridge

Festive huts packed with gifts for every taste will line the Thames between London Bridge and Tower Bridge for Winter by the River 2025. For a mid-shop pit-stop there’s the après ski themed Glasshouse Terrace that’ll be serving seasonal drinks, craft beers, pizza and hot waffles, and hosting a series of events from live music to paint and sip sessions. And if that’s not enough to keep you busy, there’ll also be the Swift Stone Curling pop-up where you can take on family and friends sliding the stone down the ice.   

London Bridge is already teeming with spots for foodies, with Borough Market attracting big crowds seeking out mulled wine and fine cheeses as the winter nights draw in. But there's an added lure this December, as Stainer Street (the station walkway between Tooley Street and St Thomas Street) hosts its very own market, courtesy of Real Food Markets. It'll sell all kinds of tempting things from independent designer-makers and artisanal food producers, making it a perfect spot to pick up a present or two - or a warming seasonal snack to munch as you soak up the city's festive atmosphere.