26 Christmas In South London, Friday, November 18, 2011
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UGGING the south side of the Thames, Southwark boasts awonder- ful assortment of shops, cafes and
Splendid Southwark
restaurants, not to mention awide variety of museums and other cultural gems, ideal for all your Christmas needs. First stop should be the Southbank. Forthe
fourth year running the long stretch on the riverfront between the Southbank Centre and the London Eyewill be home to the Cologne Christmas Market. From November 18 until Christmas Eve,
youcan look for and find unusual Christmas presents while kids can enjoyaride on atra- ditional carousel. Towards the Oxo Tower, which is itself
home to aplethora of design-led artists and great for gifts if youhavedeep enough pock- ets, Gabriel’sWharf, is ariverside oasis and home to amix of shops, studios, bars and restaurants. This arty enclave offers design-led shop-
ping, from jewelleryand ceramics, to fair- trade furnishings and affordable artwork. Forbook lovers the National Theatre’s Bookshop is worthalook as is Foyles at the Royal FestivalHall. Here youwill find a wide selection of books including agreat children’ssection and lots of cards.
Ideas: Tate Modernwill help you out
Avisit to Southwark wouldn’tbecomplete without atrip to Tate Modernand its great shop where youwill find lots of gift and stocking filler ideas. Don’tforget to check out the gift shop in the Royal FestivalHall. Forthe foodie in the familyavisit to
Konditor &Cook, Neal’sYard Dairies and Brindisa for delicious cheeses, meats, festive cakes, biscuits and other treats is amust. Finally, don’tforget the Elephant &Castle.
It has avibrant mix of high street and inde- pendent shops as well as market stalls and a sprinkling of cafes and restaurants, perfect for all your Christmas needs.
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