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Food Traders Wanted for Enfield Bonfire Night – 5 November 2026

Food Marketplace is looking for live-fire BBQ, hot dog, bratwurst, burger and loaded-fries traders for an Enfield event on 5 November. Applications close 28 October.

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Elephant Exchange Food Hall Opens in Elephant & Castle on 12 November 2026: First Traders, Food and What to Expect

The Elephant Exchange food hall opens in Elephant & Castle on 12 November 2026. Discover its first confirmed independent kitchens, hours, location and opening-week offers.

4 minFood Marketplace Editorial Team

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Best Christmas Markets in Europe 2026: London, UK & City Breaks

Compare 11 Christmas markets across London, the UK and Europe, with 2026 dates, closure warnings, real photos and practical tips for families, couples and friends.

11 minFood Marketplace Editorial Team

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Things to Do in London When It Rains: 9 Indoor Ideas

Rainy-day plans for families, couples, friends and solo visitors in London, with indoor activities, food halls, practical tips and a separate Watford option.

10 minFood Marketplace Editorial Team

Market Guides

Best Food Halls in Manchester: Mackie Mayor, Altrincham Market & Arndale Market (2026 Guide)

Manchester's three best food halls compared: Mackie Mayor in a restored Victorian market hall, Altrincham's Market House, and Arndale Market for a quick city-centre lunch, with opening times and the stalls to try.

5 minFood Marketplace Editorial Team

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BOXPARK Wembley Food Guide: What to Eat Before a Match or Gig (2026)

Heading to Wembley Stadium or OVO Arena? Here's what to eat at BOXPARK Wembley on Olympic Way, from wood-fired pizza and Karachi naan melts to Korean, Greek and halal burgers, plus opening times and match-day tips.

4 minFood Marketplace Editorial Team

Market Guides

Best Weekend Food Markets in London: Where to Eat on Saturday and Sunday (2026)

The best London food markets for a Saturday or Sunday, from Borough and Brick Lane to Chiswick, Greenwich and Chelsea, with opening times, which day to go and the stalls worth queuing for.

6 minFood Marketplace Editorial Team

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Bonfire Night 2026 in London: Best Fireworks Displays and Where to Eat Before

Bonfire Night 2026 falls on a Thursday, so London's fireworks are spread across 31 October to 8 November. Here are the best displays, with dates, times and prices, each paired with a food market close by so you can eat well before the show.

7 minFood Marketplace Editorial Team

Christmas Markets

London Christmas Tours 2026: Which Guided Tour Should You Book?

Five guided Christmas tours in London for 2026, side by side: what each one covers, how long it takes, what it costs and who it suits, plus private day trips to Oxford and Cambridge.

5 minSerkan Diner

Christmas Markets

London Christmas Lights 2026: The Best Walking Route (Free Map + Guided Option)

Our 2-hour walking route through the best Christmas lights in London, in the order that works: where to start, where to stop for a hot drink and where to finish.

5 minSerkan Diner

Christmas Markets

Oxford vs Cambridge at Christmas 2026: Which Day Trip From London?

Both make a brilliant Christmas day out from London. Here is how the markets, the sights and the journey compare, so you can pick the right one.

2 minSerkan Diner

Christmas Markets

What to Eat at London's Christmas Markets in 2026: A Food Lover's Guide

Mulled wine, roasted chestnuts, raclette, bratwurst and more: what to eat at London's best Christmas markets, and where to find it.

6 minSerkan Diner