Among the many Christmas markets that can be found these months on the streets of Madrid, there is one with a special touch—featuring natural wreaths, garlands, and tables that invite you to linger over your meal. In El Viso, Sally Hambleton’s Xmas Shop brings that British charm to life in a pop-up shop where flowers share space with decorations and gifts. The shop is set up at its event space at 11 Gabriel Lobo Street, across from the flower shop at number 10: two nearby but distinct addresses that you should be careful not to confuse when planning your visit.
Her inspiration comes from London’s Christmas markets, though here the experience has a more intimate feel. Fir trees, garlands, warm lights, and natural wreaths create a setting that also features ceramics, antiques, and handcrafted ornaments.
A Christmas pop-up on two separate dates
The Christmas table takes center stage, featuring tablecloths, napkins, glasses, candelabras, candle holders, and candles, in addition to the floral elements that define Hambleton’s work. Natural wreaths can be purchased ready-made or you can learn how to make them in one of their workshops. This combination of a shop and creative activities explains the venue’s split schedule: for a few days, shopping gives way to creating floral decorations.
As in previous years, this pop-up is unique in that it takes place in two separate sessions. For this season, the first runs from November 12 to December 8, and the second from December 14 to January 9, 2027, with the week of December 9 dedicated to workshops.