Enjoy the festive feel of Christmas markets

When and where to find the best events in area

THE countdown to the festive season is under way across west London.

Christmas is on the horizon and to get excited for the coming festive season, why not visit a festive market this year.

Here is a list of all of the west London Christmas fairs and markets this year, although more are being announced every day, so visit www.getwestlondon. co.uk to keep up to date.

Ruislip Christmas Artisan Food, Craft and Market takes place in Manor Farm on Saturday, December 19 and Sunday, December 20. The Great Barn, Manor Farm, Bury Street, Ruislip HA4 7QL.

Operation Smile Christmas Market takes place today (Wednesday) for the preview evening and tomorrow for the open evening, Tickets cost £20 for a preview ticket and £5 for an admission ticket. Fulham Palace, Bishop’s Avenue, Fulham SW6 6EA. Call 0844 581 1110.

Southbank Centre Christmas Market takes place from Friday until Thursday, December 24. Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London SE1 8XX. Call 020 7960 4200.

The Christmas fair at Kempton Park Steam Museum in Feltham, takes place on Saturday. Kempton Park Steam Museum, Kempton Park Water Treatment Works, Snakey Lane, Feltham TW13 6XH. Call 01932 765 328.

North End Road Market are holding two Christmas markets on Saturday, November 28 and Saturday, December 12. North End Road, Fulham SW6. Call 020 8753 3916

Hestia is a Londonbased charity and its Christmas fair, which the Mayor of Camden will be attending, takes place on Saturday, November 28 from 10.30am. Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel, 3 Pilgrims Place, Hampstead NW3 1NG. Go to events@hestia.org.

The Chelsea Physic Garden Christmas Fair takes place on Saturday, November 28 and Sunday, November 29. Chelsea Physic Garden, 66 Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea SW3 4HS. Call 020 7352 5646

Pitshanger’s Light Up the Lane event on Pitshanger Lane takes place on Sunday, November 29. Pitshanger Lane, Pitshanger, Ealing W5 1QG

Ealing 135 Group Christmas Gift Fair takes place at the Kingsdown Methodist Church on Saturday, December 5 at 10am. Kingsdown Methodist Church, Northfields Avenue, Ealing W13 9PR. Go to ealing135events@gmail. com.

The Chelsea Christmas Gift Fair takes place at Chelsea Old Town Hall on Saturday, December 5 and Sunday, December 6. Chelsea Old Town Hall, King’s Road, Chelsea SW3 5EE. Call 020 7361 2220.

Pinner Christmas Artisan Market takes place at Bridge Street Gardens on Saturday, December 12. Bridge Street Gardens, Bridget Street, Pinner HA5 3JE.