What's on the day
Five reasons to wrap up warm
Chingford's favourite community Christmas market returns with more to see, taste and do than ever before.
Santa's Grotto
Meet Father Christmas in his magical grotto — every visit supports a local children's charity.
Live Entertainment
Choirs, brass bands and local performers on stage throughout the afternoon.
Xmas Craft Activities
Hands-on festive making for children — decorations, cards and creations to take home.
Community Carols
Gather round and sing the season in with much-loved carols from Chingford's community groups.
A bustling market
More than thirty stalls — inside and outside Chingford Assembly Hall, plus along the edge of The Green — with handmade gifts, festive food and drink, and treats from Chingford's independent traders and makers.
Programme
The day, hour by hour
Our full line-up of stage acts and activities is being finalised. Times below are a guide — check back closer to the day.
Santa's Grotto and craft activities run throughout the day, 11am–4pm.
Santa's Grotto
A magical visit — for a wonderful cause
Step inside Santa's Grotto and let the little ones share their Christmas wishes with the big man himself. It's one of the most-loved parts of the day and always draws a crowd.
Best of all, every penny raised at the grotto goes to a cause close to Chingford's heart.
This year the grotto is raising much-needed funds for The Dream Factory Children's Charity — so every visit to Santa helps make dreams come true.
The Dream Factory is a charity set up to grant wishes and dreams to children and young people aged 3 to 25 living with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions or severe disabilities.
Visit yourdreamfactory.org →
From years gone by
The market in full swing
A taste of the festive atmosphere from previous Love Chingford Christmas Markets.
With thanks to
Main event sponsorLloyds Estate Agents
An independent estate agent based in Woodford Green, proudly backing the North Chingford Christmas Market and our local community.
Visit lloydsestates.com →Our supporters
Stage sponsors
Local businesses helping to keep the music and entertainment going all day long.
CKP Decorating Services
Painting and decorating specialists.
RAH & Sons Roofing Ltd
The roofing specialist you can trust.
Bloomin Lovely Fencing & Landscaping Ltd
Landscaping & fencing contractor — 35 years' expertise, based in Chingford.
Booking
Book your visit to Santa's Grotto
Grotto slots are limited and go quickly. Reserve your place in advance to avoid disappointment — and support The Dream Factory at the same time.
Book your grotto slot →Booking link coming soon — check back or follow Love Chingford for updates.