Scandinavian Spring Market 2018

Come and experience the Nordic Spring atmosphere at the annual Scandinavian Spring Market taking place on Albion Street in Rotherhithe London SE16 7HZ between the Finnish and Norwegian Churches on 17 March 2018. The nearest tube stations are Bermondsey and Canada Water and overground station Rotherhithe.

The market street connects the Finnish and Norwegian Churches and coincides with the indoor Spring Fair at the Finnish Church. This is a popular event attracting Nordics living in the UK as well as local residents, who come enjoy good food and explore a wide variety of Scandinavian related goods, arts and crafts.

The market is organised as a collaboration between Finnish and Norwegian Churches, Southwark Council and Albion Street Steering Group and is free to visit.

Featured stalls

Arctic Power Berries

100% pure berry powders from Finland, the Land of The Midnight Sun. Wild arctic berries are naturally rich in vitamins, antioxidants, nutrients and fibre. They grow and mature under the midnight sun, absorbing the goodness from their clean and unpolluted surroundings.

Fine and Scandi

Fine and scandi is a mobile Scandinavian Street Kitchen based in Forest Row, East Sussex. Founded and run by Sussex local Tania Macnabb – a half Swede with a huge passion for Scandinavian food and culture – the business has been running since August 2014, and has been growing ever since.

Finnish Church in London

The Finnish Church in London is a religious, cultural and social meeting place for all the Finns who live in Great Britain and Ireland (either permanently or temporarily), as well as for their friends and family. The church will be hosting their traditional Finnish Christmas Market (you should expect to queue up so be sure to arrive early)

Funky Little People

Funky Little People is where you will find some funky Scandinavian products! Kids clothes, official and rare Moomin gadgets and Scandinavian gifts and fantastic Scandinavian brands specializing in long lasting funky unisex kidswear and we also stock official Moomin related products from selected brands.

My Little Wish

Turkish towels and peshtemals (just as good as terry towels), big blankets, crafted tea towels in a rainbow of colours are the perfect gift for anyone. Ikat silk cushions are handmade specifically for them, and come in a variety of colours and designs, making them the ideal complement to your home. Attractive designs, made using high-quality materials, and carefully crafted by experienced artisans.

Nordic Nic Nac

Nordic Nic Nac, Scandinavian inspired clothes and accessories handmade and designed with passion for knitting and sowing. Toys and homeware that add the Scandinavian look to your home

Norwegian Church in London

Sjømannskirken – Norwegian Church Abroad, is a non-profit organization with a commission from the Parliament to serve Norwegians abroad. 29 churches serve as social and cultural meeting places for around 900.000 annually. In addition, 7 chaplains cover around 80 countries visiting Norwegian communities and students. Norwegian oil installations in the North Sea are also frequently visited by 7 chaplains.

Sven Comics

“International Cartoon Ambassadors of the Nordic Culture” aim to capture the essence of dry Arctic humour and ridicule with widely recognised but relatively untouched Scandinavian stereotypes as well as global oddities. The latest book to complete the Nordic wildlife jokes trilogy, Sven’s Moose, was released in May 2016. Purchase Sven Comics at the market

Sweetish

The Swedish pick and mix, chocolates and sweets stall during the Scandimarket is never short of buyers willing to indulge in the tasty flavours of their products.7

Up Market

Up Market is a Community Charity Shop situated in Albion Street providing quality pre-loved items at fantastic prices and have a considerable range of Ladies, Mens and Childrens clothing and accessories in the shop. Clothing aside they also have lots of bric a brac, artwork, china, books and much more.

What’s on in Rotherhithe

SE16-WORG, a coordinating group helps to promote other factual tourist and visitor literature and material for the Rotherhithe area. A must visit during the market

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