Christmas shopping in Vauxhall means independent makers, neighbourhood markets and little gems tucked under railway arches.
There’s nothing like the joy of finding something that isn’t from a high-street chain. Fill your stockings with handmade ceramics and textiles, one-off art pieces and festive treats from our local Portuguese deli.
Whether you’re buying for your better half, your flatmates or whoever you picked for Secret Santa, check out our top tips to shop local and find something a bit different.
Garden Museum Beautiful & Useful Fair
The Christmas craft fair is back this winter! Find one-of-a-kind gifts for your loved ones from a curated collection of Britain’s best designer-makers selling bold, bohemian and thoroughly beautiful handmade ceramics, textiles, art prints, jewellery, and homewares. The day also includes two Christmas decoration craft workshops, so if you’re feeling crafty yourself, book to make straw or embossed tin decorations, inspired by traditional techniques and folk art designs.
Winter Fair at Vauxhall Gardens Community Centre
A neighbourhood Winter Fair filled with local makers, mulled wine, food, crafts and community cheer. A proper SE11 winter warm-up — think twinkly lights, great smells, friendly faces and gifts you can feel good about buying.
Christmas Market at Vauxhall City Farm
A full festive takeover: glowing light trails, meet-and-greet with Santa, crafting with Elfie, a Christmas market, Nana’s Nightcap bar and plenty of fluffy animals to pat. It’s the ultimate family-friendly Christmas day out — right here in SE11.
Festive Nails at Vauxhall Nails & Beauty
Get Christmas ready and sparkle your way through party season. Sleigh bells? No — nail bells. Acrylic, Mani & Pedi, BIAB gel, SNS dipping; plus waxing and eyelash extension.
Christmas Eve at Casa Madeira
Experience the magic of a Portuguese Christmas. Don’t miss Madeira Patisserie’s iconic Bolo Rei (King Cake): handmade in their bakery, it’s a must-have for an authentic Portuguese holiday treat! This is the busiest day of the year at Madeira, as locals flock to the deli to stock up. The arch housing the restaurant transforms into part of the deli for the day to meet demand. It’s a first-come, first-served event, so arriving early is key!
Lavender Oil from Vauxhall Park
For a very different, very Vauxhall, Christmas present, how about gifting a bottle of local lavender oil, a lavender bag or even some lavender linen water – harvested, distilled and created by volunteers from the lavender that grows right here in Vauxhall Park. On sale now at Parco Café in Vauxhall Park.
Majestic Wine Vauxhall
You don’t need to go very far to find the best selection of tipples for your holiday season. Majestic Vauxhall, under the arches on Goding Street, is an Aladdin’s cave full of delicious fizz, wines, beers, spirits and plenty of no-lo options. Pop in to browse or order online.
