Celebrate Small Business Saturday in Lewisham
Every pound spent locally helps keep our high streets buzzing, sustains jobs and strengthens our community. Whether you’re popping into your favourite café, picking up gifts at a local market, or browsing a family-run shop, your choices make a real difference.
Recently, the hugely-popular Mayor of Lewisham Business Awards celebrated 100 exceptional businesses in the borough. The record-breaking public engagement highlights just how valued Lewisham’s small, independent businesses are within the community.
Find the perfect, locally-sourced gift
Lewisham’s independent businesses have your festive gifting sorted. Discover an incredible range of locally-made products and unique ideas – whatever you’re looking for, you’ll find something special right here in Lewisham. Browse our guide to local independent stores, bars and small businesses to discover.
Shop from local makers
This year, Lewisham is alive with seasonal markets and events designed to help you discover and support local businesses. Here’s details on how to visit them:
Art Hub Christmas Market – Deptford
Shop from 30+ local makers and artists at the annual Art Hub Christmas Market, with stalls and the chance to screen print and craft your own decorations, it’s the perfect spot to find unique gifts.
Saturday 6 December, 11am–5pm, Art Hub Studios, Stanley Street, Deptford, SE8 4BL. Free entry.
Art Hub were supported by a Strategic Workspace Grant as part of the Council's 2023-2025 UK Shared Prosperity Fund. With the grant, Art Hub have created affordable workspace for over 100 local artists.
Cockpit Winter Open Studios – Deptford
Meet 175+ artist-makers at Cockpit Studios, Deptford. Friday 5 December, 5-9pm, Saturday 6 and Sunday 7, 12-6pm. Lewisham residents get half-price tickets via the Cockpit Studios website:
The Mansion Market - Beckenham
A free community market, run in partnership with Lewisham Local, celebrating Small Business Saturday, showcasing local artisans and small businesses. Expect handmade gifts, jewellery, candles, festive treats, mince pies and mulled wine. Saturday 6 December, 11am-4pm, Beckenham Place Mansion, BR3 1SY. Free entry.
Ladywell Christmas Market – Ladywell
This small community market will feature 35 stalls, live music from local choirs and bands, and plenty of homemade gifts and festive food. Saturday 6 December, 11am-3pm, St Mary’s Church, 346 Lewisham High Street, SE13 6LE:
Queermas Christmas Art Market – Deptford
LGBTQIA+ Christmas Art Market hosted by London Queer Mart. Support 130+ queer makers and creatives with stalls, services, and charity tombola. Expect art prints, ceramics, zines, clothing, jewellery, and more. Sunday 7 December, from 11am, Deptford Lounge. Everyone is welcome; parental supervision advised for children:
Mont58 Coffee
This year, Sydenham-based award-winning enterprise, Mont58 Coffee, have been featured as part of Small Business Saturday’s Small Biz 100, a national campaign spotlighting 100 small businesses across the UK in the lead up to Saturday: