Now in its 24th year, Spirit of Christmas Fair (November 3-9) hosts over 600 exhibitors and welcomes over 55,000 enthusiastic shoppers to the Kensington-based fair.
As popular as the shopping is, the talks and workshop programme which runs daily across the seven-day Fair, is highly recommended and included in the ticket price. Battersea Bookshop presents Taskmaster presenter and comedian, Alex Horne who is talking about his new children’s book, ‘The Last Pebble’. The author and shepherdess, Amanda Owen is giving a talk on two separate days about ‘Christmas on the Farm’. British Turkish novelist, Elif Shafak will be talking about her latest book, ‘Rivers in the Sky’ which was shortlisted for the Women’s Prize for Fiction, and author Kate Mosse will reflect on the enduring legacy of Labyrinth and discuss her latest new book, Feminist History for Every Day of the Year. Irish Chef, author and TV presenter, Clodagh McKenna, will be giving a cookery demonstration on Power Soup and 10-minute Soda Bread from her new book ‘Happy Cooking!’.
Chef Kate Austen was a Great British Menu winner this year and will be doing a demonstration on indulgent Christmas treats. She will also be designing a bespoke menu to be served all day at the Fair’s restaurant. For shoppers wanting to continue the indulgences there are workshops in abundance covering such treats as Cocktail making with Reverend Hubert and Louis Roederer Champagne Tasting.
Visitors love the styling and designing element of the talks and workshops and for 2025 there are multiple opportunities to make both your house and yourself tip top and festive ready. Flower arranging is offered by Lavenders Blue florists and MeadowSweet and wreath making with AdoreMyDoor. A gift wrapping masterclass with Jane Means and tablescaping and Dress For Dinner covers most elements of the Christmas house.
For the hostesses, Colour Theory by Kettlewell and how to have ‘Winter Glowy Skin’ (by Karen Davies, Founder of Time of Your Life and Beauty Shortlist Awards 2025 Winner) this Christmas will put them in good shape for entertaining and partying especially alongside a workshop on Style and Personal branding with Lisa Talbot. Luxury beauty membership brand, Beauty Pie will be also be hosting a workshop at the Fair.
For the full list of talks and workshops visit: www.spiritofchristmasfair.co.uk/2025-workshops
Ticket includes entry to Luxury Travel Fair:
Condé Nast Traveller presents the Luxury Travel Fair which takes place alongside the Spirit of Christmas Fair from 6-9th November 2025. Visitors can meet face-to-face with specialists and leading tour operators from over 80 unmissable travel brands. The show also features complimentary live talks from leading travel experts and personalities.
