If you want to learn everything from tree flocking and wrapping paper printing Coal Drop Yards will provide Workshops for you!

Cool, independent brands such as Kiosk, Twiin, Tom Dixon and Kitchen Provisions will teach you everything from tree flocking and wrapping paper printing to cracker and festive pinata making. You can come and explore the area, learn something new, do more and get into the Christmas spirit all whilst giving back. All proceeds are donated to Shelter. Ticket prices need to be honest of a minimum of £10.

Bauble Marbling at Tom Dixon;

If you are looking for something personalised for your Christmas tree this year, Coal Drops Yard and Tom Dixon invite you to create your own marbled bauble. You can pick colours, swirl the inks and create something unique each time! With a free glass of bubbles on arrival and with up to 6 different creations you’ll be sure to impress your friends and family. You can book this workshop here. Date: Mondays – 18 and 25 Nov and 2 and 9 Dec: 5.30pm – 7.30pm

Craker Making at Kitchen Provisions

Coal Drops Yard and Kitchen Provisions invite you to create the essential festive table accessory, the Christmas Craker. Choose from a selection of gifts, cracker patterns, festive jokes or have your family play out a different charade. You can book this workshop here.

Date: Tuesdays – 19 and 26 Nov and 3 Dec: 5.30pm – 7.30pm

Pinata Making at Twiin

Hosting the annual Christmas party this year? Learn how to create the perfect party pinata, the festive addition you never knew you needed! Join Coal Drops Yard and Twiin to choose your pinata size, decorative paper and fill the inside with colourful confetti and Christmas sweet treats. All guests will receive a free drink on arrival to really get the creative juices following. Book this workshop here.

Date: Wednesdays – 20 and 27 Nov and 4 Dec: 5.30pm – 7.30pm

Festive Wrapping Paper Printing at Kiosk

Add a personal touch to your Christmas gift this year with your very own designed Christmas wrapping paper. Get creative and design the perfect pattern with the help of experts. All guests will be able to print their custom creation using FOS certified or recycled paper. Book this workshop here.

Date: Thursdays – 14 and 28 Nov and 5 Dec: 5.30pm – 7.30pm

This year Canopy Market will be open every day in the run-up to Christmas, and each week sees a different theme take over the market. Expect carol singers, live jazz, special events, seasonal master-classes, workshops and tastings, plus all the festive food and unique gifts you can dream of. From unique craft gift ideas to a winter craft beer festival and plus, new this year, get everything you need for the Christmas table at The Market Larder. Buy directly from independent, ethical and sustainable food producers. Think farmhouse British Cheeses, sustainable smoked salmon and prize-winning cockerels from Nathan of the Butchery.

Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 12.00-19.00, Fri 12.00-20.00, Sat & Sun 11.00-18.00

Where & When: 29 Nov – 22 Dec, West Handyside Canopy

The first weekend of Christmas Under the Canopy kicks off with a craft and ceramics special. Canopy Market will be joined by emerging artists from Made in Arts London and a host of independent ceramicists alongside Thrown, the contemporary North London art gallery.

There will be an incredible range of artists and creators, selling unique and quirky jewellery, beautiful hand-crafted ceramics, modern prints and more.

This is the perfect opportunity to get ahead with original gifts!

Market Opening Hours:
Friday 12.00-20.00
Saturday 11.00-18.00
Sunday 11.00-18.00

London Winter Craft Beer Festival x Canopy Market

Wear your silliest Christmas jumper and get down to the craft beer festival at Canopy Market. Look out for the special range of Christmassy beers and seasonal gifts from your favorite London breweries, as well as crafty products to peruse in the stalls. DJs, entertainment, and all you need to eat, drink and be merry.

Market Opening Hours:
Friday 12.00-20.00
Saturday 11.00-18.00
Sunday 11.00-18.00

Kids Christmas x Canopy Market

Santa’s reindeer are coming to town!  Join Coal Drop Years for an action-packed fun weekend. Make your own illustrated Christmas cards, ceramic baubles and screen-printed advent calendars. Get stuck into badge-making with the Design Museum, learn how to make a natural Christmas wreath, try our hot chocolates with tons of different toppings. Meet a real live reindeer, sing-a-long with our live band playing your favourite Christmas carols and dive into our festive scavenger hunt for free presents! Of course, bring your kids if you have them!

Market Opening Hours:
Friday 12.00-20.00
Saturday 11.00-18.00
Sunday 11.00-18.00

When: 20-22 Dec, West Handyside Canopy

Mexican Christmas Market

 

Mexican restaurants Casa and Plaza Pastor are hosting a Mexican Christmas Market with artisanal Mexican clothing, accessories, ornaments, and craftworks from independent artists and designers.

This is the perfect opportunity to buy unique Christmas gifts and decorations or to enjoy some traditional Mexican sweet bread and hot chocolate. If you ever dreamed of traveling to Mexico but didn’t because of the distance, here’s your opportunity.

Mexican duo Las Guadalupes, will be bringing festive cheer with vibrant mariachi songs, plus expect piñatas too to round up the traditional Mexican Christmas festivities.
The stallholders include:

• Olin – Arts, crafts & Huichol jewelry
• Cakes Little Miss- Mexican cookies & mini-piñatas
• Yes Sanchez- Handbags, wallets and purser hand embroidered from Puebla
• Nahual – Handwoven textiles and accessories
• Inkas Crafts- Colourful clothing and textiles
• Oaxacan art: Hand embroidered blouses and dresses
• Marigold by Moncoco- Mexican Silver and Huichol art jewelry
• Chalton Gallery- Art by handpicked Mexican artists
• Sweet Nibble- Traditional Mexican ‘pan dulce’ and cakes
• Mexican Mamma – Mexican essentials: from the food cupboard to the wrestling ring

Date: Thursday 5th December 2019 – Saturday 7th December 2019

Independent Label and London Brewers Market

Are you into independent labels? Vinyl lovers, rejoice. The Independent Label Market is back at the Yard. You’ll find stalls stacked high with vinyl from the likes of Bella Union, Brainfeed, and Dirty Hit. The market gives some of the most exciting record labels around the chance to sell their freshest sounds directly to the public. Plus there will be beers from London Brewers Market.

Date: Sat 30 Nov, 11-6.30pm, Coal Drops Yard

Botanical Boys Wreath Making

Take time out to sit and craft your very own Christmas wreath at this fun and laidback workshop led by the Hackney-based Botanical Boys. Designed to get you connected to nature, you’ll build your base using moss, fresh cuttings, and dried fruit before adding a touch of sparkle, all while quaffing mince pies and prosecco.  Book this workshop here

Date: 7-8 Dec, 1-4 pm, Lower Stable Street, Coal Drops Yard

Jewelry Making with Maya Magal

Thursdays and Fridays at SUPERMAX are where it’s at this festive season. Ten nights of non-stop party with the DJs each devoting themselves to a different killer theme. Think 90s jams, house party vibes, R’n’B, hip hop, and nights of unabashed Prince and George Michael worship.

Date: 1-21 Dec, Kings Place

Festive herbs & drinks Masterclass

Sat 23 Nov, 1-3pm, Botanical Boys, Coal Drops Yard

Beer + Burger – Grinch Burger

The Christmas-inspired guest burger is back! A juicy turkey patty, loaded with a brussel sprout + roast chestnut pesto, maple bacon and American cheese. It’s Christmas in a bun!

Available from Sun 1 Dec, Beer + Burger Store, York Way

Date: 21 Nov – 31 Dec, Ruby Violet

There you have it, plenty of activities to do during the festive period at Kings Cross / Coal Drops Yard and London Town. If you are staying with us – Central Hotel London – we hope you enjoy this amazing festive period, if you are thinking of booking, do book direct on our website as we always have surprises for you.

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