For one of London’s best shopping experiences, come to historic Greenwich Market where unique arts and imaginative designs are a speciality. This is the place to buy items by local artisans that you just won’t find online.

As just one of our many lively events and activities through the year, we are delighted to be recognising the contributions of mums, nans and female carers everywhere on Sunday 15 March for Mother’s Day with a family-friendly event with Anna and the Boppin’ Bunnies musicians at Greenwich Market, a joyful, interactive music show.

But before then, there’s time to find a thoughtful item worth treasuring. Show how much you appreciate your mum, or the mum-like figures in your life, with a meaningful gift sold by the stallholders and boutique shops at Greenwich Market. Be inspired with this Mother’s Day gift guide.

Choose a bespoke bit of jewellery that mum will love

Laura’s Hand Jewellery sells a collection of resin necklaces, earrings, bangles, rings and hair clips, which are handmade and hand-painted, meaning every single item is unique (just like mum!). For other one-of-a-kind treasures, check out the eco-friendly designs at Adem By Hand, where each necklace and ring tells a story, or seek out artisan-crafted jewellery and gem stones at Roccabella.

Pamper mum with health and beauty products

Anyone that loves the K-Beauty trend will be delighted with the skincare treatments and cosmetics from South Korea at K-Miso Beauty UK. For even more natural skincare to help feel fantastic, check out the products with omega oils, proteins and vitamins at Amber Eve, or book a wellbeing treatment or massage with highly skilled therapists at Greenwich Spa.

Shop for stylish household items

Add a bit of sparkle to the home with creations by our local artisans. Pick from a range of exclusive glassware figurines and ornaments at Abuda Glass Workshop, and check out the high-quality handpainted ceramics and wine glasses with eye-catching colours at family-run Pama Crafts.

Buy flowers, but with a twist

For a bouquet that lasts that bit longer, create a bunch of crochet flowers – handmade with exceptional attention to detail – at A Little Florist. Ramola stocks beautiful nature-based designs, while the accessories at Iida Jewellery feature real flower petals.

Feed the soul with the market’s best foodie gifts

Dairy-free and gluten-free fudge is on the menu at The Fudge Patch, where high-quality ingredients make for delicious traditional slabs of fudge. Bring on a sense of nostalgia with the shelves of boiled sweets, hard gums, liquorice and other tasty treats at Mr Humbug. Add some continental flavour to your gift with a visit to the incredible L’Hexagone deli, selling top-of-the-range fine wines, artisanal cheese and cured meats.

Decorate a space with unique photography and artworks

For a truly timeless gift that can be appreciated every day, visit Greenwich Market’s artists. Local photographer Sam Warr specialises in taking authentic pictures that give a different perspective of London. At the Edit. Gallery, urban art comes to life, with a range of affordable price points, from small prints to large-scale original pieces.