The Country Living Christmas Market is back and this time it's joined forces with Good Housekeeping Live for an all new Christmas extravaganza that's not to be missed. This year’s Christmas Market will take place at the BDC from 13-16 November.
For the first time, two iconic brands join forces to create a four-day extravaganza of great conversations and show-stopping shopping! Hang out with your favourite TV stars, authors, and experts and get involved with festive crafts, cooking demonstrations and taste tests or kick back, relax and be pampered.
The Country Living Christmas Market, situated at the heart of the event, is where you’ll find our favourite artisans showcasing one-of-a-kind gifts and fabulous products that will make this Christmas truly special.
If you’re shopping for that perfect present – or just looking to treat yourself – take a stroll through our Christmas Market and chat to some of our hand-picked artisans who pour their heart and soul into everything they do.
Good eating, good looks and good conversation are at the heart of this year’s event. The stages will bring you enthralling Christmas experiences that will have you buzzing for the beginning of winter.
Enjoy candid, live interviews with your favourite TV stars, authors and experts at the Good Conversation main stage – many of whom will be heading to the special Blackwell’s signing room where you can meet them in person!
We’ll be joined by some incredible guests including Tom Kerridge, Dame Prue Leith, Caroline Quentin, Anton Du Beke, Marian Keyes, Caitlin Moran, James Middleton, Anita Rani, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and many more!
This year the ever-popular beauty zone is levelling up with its very own makeover, where it will be transformed into the bigger and better Good Looks stage.
Here, the newest in beauty and wellness tech will be on show, giving you the chance to get one-on-one styling advice straight from the Good Housekeeping team or you can simply indulge yourself with a complimentary manicure or blow dry. This stage will also be holding talks on topics ranging from the art of decluttering to teaching you how to master wrapping any gift you could possibly have.
Head to the Good Eating stage for Christmas cooking demos, tablescaping workshops as well as Good Housekeeping and Country Living expert Q&As. Here you can also find the Good Housekeeping Institute pop-up, where you can try your hand at being a GHI taste tester and get your hands on the latest home tech.
When you’re done learning about sustainability in the kitchen and getting interesting insights into consumer trends, the Christmas market will be waiting for you, with tables brimming with delicious seasonal treats. Here you can try before you buy and sample some of the best local wines, cheeses, chocolates, gins, chutneys, oils and other mouth-watering delights.
The market will be abuzz with crafters who have everything you need to make your home extra festive with beautiful baubles, adorable ornaments, cosy sparkling lighting, garlands and audacious wreaths,
If you’ve been specifically craving that country-style Christmas feel, be sure to shop small for gifts this year and wander round the stalls of talented artisans, who will be showcasing everything from hand-crafted ceramics and beautiful clothing, to unique art, hand-poured candles, custom-made jewellery and more.
Or even make someone’s Christmas extra special this year by personalising their gift. A selection of artisans will provide on-site personalisation so you can take their present home with you the same day.
It’s sure to be a magical day full of crafts, food, trinkets and learning. Venture out to the BDC to get into that special Christmas spirit early. Bring your friends and family for a fabulous, packed day out. Christmas starts here!
If you’re looking to host your next event, whether it’s festive-themed or otherwise, at our exhibition venue then get in touch. Or if you would like to browse our upcoming events then visit our What’s On page. If you are looking for tickets you can buy them here.
Good Housekeeping Live with Country Living Christmas Market will be returning for another four-day frenzy of fantastic discussion, VIP pampering, taste tasting, and Christmas shopping beneath the glistening glass dome of the Business Design Centre in Islington following our wildly merry 2024 event!
There will be plenty of new things to enjoy in 2025, including additional holiday shopping, Yuletide entertainment, an artisan food hall, and even more fantastic A-list speakers on the main stage. We hope you can join us there!
