Join us for a fantastic festive community celebration at The Blue Market Place! Enjoy free seasonal activities for all ages, including Christmas carols, street performers, wreath-making, Christmas shopping, party games, and more from 12pm to 4pm at The Blue Market. You won’t want to miss it, everyone is welcome!
About the Winter Fair
The Blue Winter Fair is a beloved annual event that takes place in the first week of December, marking the start of the festive season while supporting local shops and businesses. This event is organized by Blue Bermondsey BID, a non-profit network dedicated to local businesses.
This year, Blue Bermondsey BID is excited to collaborate with Rouel Road TRA to host a free Christmas Party for residents. Additionally, in partnership with Big Local Works and ReLondon, we are introducing ‘Greening the Blue’ with complimentary environmental awareness activities.
We are also thrilled to welcome back popular attractions such as Custard Storm Circus, roaming Father Christmas, wreath-making with our Art Elves, and performances by choirs from St. James Church and Boutcher Primary School.
‘this the season to celebrate
Full List of Activities on the Day:
Custard Storm Circus (12 – 4pm)
Enjoy a live finale circus show at 3:45pm, featuring stilt walking, juggling, a roaming magician, and free face painting! Learn circus skills to impress your friends with our talented Custard Storm performers.
Christmas Carols (12:30pm – 1:45pm)
Experience a live performance of traditional Christmas music by St. James Church Choir and Boutcher Primary School Choir. Time & Talents will provide a pedal-powered rickshaw mobility taxi service for senior residents who would like to join our carol service.
Father Christmas (12pm – 4pm)
Our very own Father Christmas will be roaming The Blue Market Place all afternoon, greeting young and old.
Rouel Road TRA Christmas Party in The Market Place
Rouel Road TRA and Baxter Party Services will be playing seasonal music and taking DJ requests throughout the afternoon. Everyone is welcome to join in and compete for fun prizes in games like pass the parcel, limbo, and dance-offs. There will also be sweet treats and seasonal surprises for families!
Wreath-Making Workshop (12pm – 4pm)
Our skilled Art Elves will show you how to weave willow and decorate your wreath. Choose from holly, ivy, and a variety of seasonal greens, as well as colorful ribbons, beads, and bells. Take your wreath home or hang it in The Market Place for all to see.
Greening the Blue at The Winter Fair (12 – 4pm)
Join us in helping Bermondsey waste less and reuse, repair, and recycle more. Enjoy environmentally focused activities for all ages, proudly funded by ReLondon and delivered by Big Local Works.
Litterati Litter Picking:
Join our volunteers as we tidy up Bermondsey.
Reuse and Recycle Family Workshop: Christmas Cards
Artist Sarah Sparkes will help you recycle old cards, magazines, and paper into colorful new Christmas cards to share with friends and family this yuletide.
Veolia Recycling Hub
Visit their stall to learn about recycling in Southwark.
Swap shop and Toy Donations
Bring us your unwanted clothes to donate or exchange. Toy Donations will be redistributed to local families in need. Please only donate items in good condition that you would welcome as a gift. (Sorry, we can’t rehome broken or soiled items or games with missing pieces.)
How to get there:
The Blue Market, Market Place, London SE16 3UQ
Buses: 1, 381, P12
Underground: Bermondsey
Train: South Bermondsey
Overground: Canada Water
Santander dock stations on Southwark Park Road and Clements Road
Bicycles parking available.
About the Blue Bermondsey BID
Blue Bermondsey BID is an independent, not-for-profit company funded and led by local businesses who activities are geared to provide services to our members whilst providing a unified voice on issues that concern the local business community. We work with the local stakeholders, residents, and visitors to help make The Blue in Bermondsey a better place to work, live and visit by funding many innovative initiatives and events.
www.bluebermondsey.co.uk