Royal Albert Wharf Winter Market 2025
Saturday 6th December 2025 , 12:00pm to 5:00pm
Join Bow Arts this December to enjoy family-friendly fun at this years’ Royal Albert Wharf Winter Market!
This December, come together with friends, family, and the local community at the Royal Albert Wharf Winter Market in the heart of the Royal Docks. Celebrating the season with Bow Arts, the market will be a hub of festive cheer at Pump House Square, welcoming craftspeople, artists, and some new faces from the students at the University of East London.
Whether you’re a resident of the Royal Docks or visiting from afar, there’s something for everyone. Find a unique, crafted gift for a loved one this winter, taste the street food, and enjoy the festive atmosphere along the waterfront at one of London’s emerging cultural hubs.
This year, visitors to the market will also have the chance to walk among bright, festive lanterns created by their neighbours to light up the docks. Find out how to get involved below.
Festive treats and hot drinks are also available at the Well Bean Co, followed by a delicious spread of contemporary Indian cuisine at our neighbourhood restaurant, Café Spice Namasté.
Come celebrate the season with your community at this magical winter gathering!
Winter storytelling
Storyteller Oliver Wallace of Patchlarks returns with more wild and rambunctious midwinter tales! Expect hilarious characters, fantastic adventures, and kind magic, all brought vividly to life with his suitcase theatre. This intimate, imaginative performance will transport you into a world of whimsy and wonder, where stories leap from the stage with energy and heart.
Don’t miss the chance to experience this enchanting wintertime adventure!
- First Performance 1:00 pm -1:45 pm
- Second Performance 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm
- Third Performance 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm
Listen to the festive choir
This year, the market welcomes the Stratford East Singers to lend their voices to the afternoon.
Enjoy the community glow with our winter lights
Community Lantern Making with Yuliya V Krylova
In the run up to the market, artist Yuliya V Krylova invites the community to join her in creating lanterns to decorate the docks.
Access Information
The Royal Albert Wharf Winter Market will be held outside, along the waterfront, in suitable weather. This event is suitable for all ages, and families with children are encouraged to attend.
The space has step-free access throughout from street level, including to an accessible
toilet in the Well Bean Co, and is service animal friendly. This venue does not have a hearing loop system.
If you have any questions regarding accessibility at this event or would like to make us aware of any
access requirements that you have in advance of attending, please email pandp@bowarts.com
Transport Information
Pump House Square, Shackleton Way, London, E16 2XY, United Kingdom
Nearest station(s): Gallions Reach (DLR)
Bus: 262, 366, 474, SL2
Parking: No parking available
Bike: Limited lockable rings bike parking available.
