Southbank Winter Market 2026 – Dates & Opening Times

About this car boot sale

A Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday car boot sale in London, Greater London, with its dates, times, prices and facilities below.

The Southbank Centre Winter Market is a riverside Christmas market of Alpine-style chalets along the Queen's Walk beside the Thames, stretching under Hungerford Bridge between the Royal Festival Hall and Jubilee Gardens. It has pop-up bars serving mulled wine, hot cider and hot chocolate, winter street food and sweet treats, and gift stalls selling jewellery, decorations and fashion, all part of the Southbank Centre's winter season.

In 2026 the market runs from Monday 2 November to Monday 4 January 2027. It is open daily from 11am to 10pm, with craft traders closing at 9pm, and it is closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Eve. The Queen's Walk is a public space, so there is no charge to visit. The Southbank Centre is cash-free. Waterloo is the nearest station, and Embankment is across the Golden Jubilee footbridges. Details confirmed on the organiser's website, October 2026.

Opening season & schedule

Open on Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, from November to January, buyers from 11am.

Open on: Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Next date: Monday 2 November 2026 (expected)
Buyers from: 11am
Closes at: 10pm
Season: November to January
Frequency: Weekly
Bank holidays: No

Features & Amenities

Confirmed on site: toilets, refreshments and step-free access.

Toilets on site
Food & drink ☕
Wheelchair access
Outdoor venue

Only confirmed facilities are listed. Anything missing may still be there — tell us what to add.

Car boot sale pricing & entry fees

Entry is free for buyers (public riverside walkway, no tickets); seller pitches trade stalls by application — contact the organiser.

Entry for buyers

Free entry

Free (public riverside walkway, no tickets)

Gates open from 11am

Pitches for sellers

Trade stalls by application — contact the organiser

Prices are a guide from the latest listing details — please confirm with the organiser before travelling.

What to expect

A quick guide based on this sale's opening times, size and facilities; see the reviews below for first-hand accounts.

Best time to arrive: From 11am, when buyers are let in
Size & crowd: Varies by week

Variety of second-hand bargains
Good food & drink options
Family-friendly atmosphere
Step-free, accessible site
Busiest first thing on a Saturday morning
Parking can be limited — arrive early
Mostly outdoors — few covered areas
Bring cash — most sellers are cash only

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Southbank Centre Winter Market: whether it is on this week, what time to arrive and what it costs.

Is Southbank Centre Winter Market open today?

No — Southbank Centre Winter Market is not on today (Thursday 1 October). The next sale is Monday 2 November.

Is Southbank Centre Winter Market on tomorrow?

No — Southbank Centre Winter Market is not on tomorrow (Friday 2 October). The next sale is Monday 2 November.

Is Southbank Centre Winter Market open this Saturday or Sunday?

No — Southbank Centre Winter Market is not on this weekend (3–4 October). The next sale is Monday 2 November.

What time does Southbank Centre Winter Market start?

Buyers can arrive from 11am, the sale closes around 10pm.

What are the 2026 dates for Southbank Centre Winter Market?

The next 2026 dates for Southbank Centre Winter Market are Mon 2 Nov, Tue 3 Nov and Wed 4 Nov.

How much does Southbank Centre Winter Market cost?

Buyer entry is free (public riverside walkway, no tickets) and a seller pitch costs trade stalls by application — contact the organiser.

When is the next Southbank Centre Winter Market?

The next sale is expected on Mon 2 Nov, based on its regular schedule. It runs every Saturday (November to January), every Sunday (November to January), every Monday (November to January), every Tuesday (November to December), every Wednesday (November to December), every Thursday (November to December) and every Friday (January to January).

Is there parking at Southbank Centre Winter Market?

Parking is limited — arrive early or use nearby parking.

Is Southbank Centre Winter Market dog friendly?

Dogs are not listed for this sale — check with the organiser before travelling.

Does Southbank Centre Winter Market run all year round?

No — Southbank Centre Winter Market runs seasonally, from November to January.

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Southbank Centre Winter Market