With only five weeks left until Christmas arrives, make sure you don’t miss out on the array of festivities across London.

Find out where you can visit Santa in his Grotto and buy a range of homemade jewellery and crafts that will make the perfect stocking fillers…

Leytonstone Christmas Market Trail

The Leytonstone Christmas Market Trail is being held upstairs in Leytonstone Library, where there will be more than 20 stalls selling handmade gifts, including jewellery, clothing, art, cards, decorations, cakes and homewares that have been designed by people in the area.

There will also be a chance to visit Santa’s Grotto and a free glass of mulled wine or juice will be offered to all shoppers.

Leytonstone Library, Church Lane, Leytonstone, E11 1HG, Saturday, December 3, 11am to 4pm, details: admin@leytonandstonedesigners.co.uk

Winter Wonderland 

Hyde Park is celebrating 10 years of Winter Wonderland this year and as well as the usual entertainment and games, there will also be a new magical ice kingdom, where you can take a voyage to a frozen island filled with icebergs, igloos and a giant polar bear.

There will also be more than 200 Bavarian-style Christmas markets and the classic ballet The Nutcracker will be performed on ice in the new indoor venue, The Winter Palace Theatre.

Hyde Park, W2 2UH, Friday, November 18, until Monday, January 2, 10am to 10pm, details: hydeparkwinterwonderland.com

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Christmas Market Epping

Epping’s Christmas market stalls will be selling crafts and refreshments for one day only along the High Street. Don’t miss the festive refreshments, live music and magic that will be available throughout the afternoon, plus the chance to see Santa in his Grotto at the Fire Station from 4pm onwards.

Epping High Street, CM16 4AA, Friday, December 2, 12pm until 8pm, details: eppingtowncouncil.gov.uk

Urban Makers East Christmas Market

More than 100 designer makers will be in Mile End in December, as they trade jewellery, art, ceramics, textiles and homewares. There will also be a range of sweet and savoury food at the Urban Makers Feast, as well as coffee and Christmas cocktails, workshops and a craft room for children.

Ecology Pavilion, Mile End Park, Haverfield Road, E3 5TW, Saturday, December 10 and Sunday, December 11, details: urbanmakerseast.co.uk

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Tudor Markets

The Tudor Markets will be back at Tower Bridge for a third year running this winter and will be located in cosy log cabins next to some of London’s top sight-seeing spots, including London Bridge, The Tower Of London, HMS Belfast, City Hall and Hays Galleria.

Tower Bridge, SE1 2UP, Wednesday, November 30, to Tuesday, January 3, details: tudormarkets.com

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Where are your favourite Christmas Markets in London? Comment below or email rachel.russell@london.newsquest.co.uk