The festive season is typically full of Christmas fun and cheer, bringing people together and wrapping up the year with a flourish. However, this year, one of the greatest gifts of all – love – is on the table for many single Londoners, as local dating app happn has scanned the most likely locations for singles to cross paths and can reveal the top Christmas markets in the capital to find love and spark connections this winter.
For those looking for both Christmas gifts and a festive fling to cozy up with during the holidays, Trafalgar Square’s annual Christmas market takes the crown for the spot where people are most likely to find a date under the mistletoe, according to happn user data. Leicester Square’s Christmas market comes in second place for where couples are likely to meet, while Covent Garden’s festivities take bronze.
The top 10 Christmas markets in London where users find people they’re interested in:
Trafalgar Square Christmas Market
Christmas in Leicester Square
Covent Garden Christmas Market
Winter Wonderland, Hyde Park
Old Spitalfields Market
King’s Cross Christmas Market
Southbank Centre Winter Market
London Bridge City Market
Camden Market Christmas
Christmas at Borough Market
For those in the market for a romantic connection, happn has revealed the best times to find a potential partner at these popular London venues. The best time to find a connection at both Trafalgar and Leicester Square’s Christmas markets is 5pm on a Saturday. For those looking for love at Covent Garden, 4pm on Friday is best, while just an hour later is best for those at Winter Wonderland and Kings Cross.
Claire Rénier, dating expert at happn, said: “If you’ve reached the festive season and are looking for the perfect partner to spend it with, the incredible range of Christmas markets that London has to offer provides the perfect opportunity for sparks to fly. Whether you’re looking for a partner to snuggle down with for Christmas alone, or beyond, our insights highlight the places where market-goers are most likely to meet a special someone.”