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Cologne Christmas Market in London

  • November 30, 2008
  • Rated 4 of 5 by Abby071 from London, United Kingdom
Schedule a visit to the Cologne Christmas Market located between the London Eye and South Bank Centre / Royal Festival Hall along the River as part of the Christmas festivities. You will also find the Gingerbread Kitchen & Santa's Home which are open 10am - 8pm. We let the kids take part in Mrs.Claus's Gingerbread Christmas Kitchen Experience to make a Gingerbread Christmas card decorated with sweets, sprinkles & edible ink and have their photo taken with Mrs Claus. BUT, there's also the option of an audience with Santa where he tells jokes, stories and answers questions and the kids are then given a present from Santa as well as an individual photo with the big man himself!

Lots of fun and well worth a visit!!

Abby
http://parkplaza.com/countyhall_london

One of London's Best Kept Secrets

  • October 30, 2008
  • Rated 4 of 5 by Abby071 from London, United Kingdom
One of London's best kept secrets, the South Bank Book Market is the only established second hand, antique and vintage bookmarket in southern England. Situated in front of BFI Southbank, the market is open daily and even better, it's free! A book lover's paradise!

Abby
http://parkplaza.com/countyhall_london
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South Bank Sunday Book MArket

  • July 15, 2003
  • Rated 5 of 5 by fizzytom from Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
This outdoor market is held on Sunday mornings at the South Bank Complex on the Thames. The main focus is books but there are also stalls selling video tapes, CDs and old maps.

The goods are laid out on tables and you can walk round easily. Some stalls specialise in a certain field (for example, there is one stall which has an excellent selection of books on film and theatre with a great choice of biographies), but most have a diverse range of books so it's best to have a good rummage around.

The atmosphere is laid-back and you can browse at leisure. There's no hassle to buy and prices are reasonable. It's also possible with some vendors to sort out a price for a couple of items together.

This market is best in summer when you can stroll in the sun, make a couple of purchases, and then sit in front of the South Bank complex with a drink to enjoy your purchases.

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