Danish Fair 2025, The Danish Church in London, 4 St Katharine’s Precinct, London NW1 4HH

Danish Fair 2025
Saturday 17 May | 11am – 5pm
The Danish Church in London
4 St Katharine’s Precinct, London NW1 4HH

http://danskekirke.org/danish-fair-2025

We are delighted to announce that the two acclaimed Danish Nordic Noir authors, Lone Theils and Heidi Amsinck, will be joining us at this year’s Danish Fair.

From 11am to 1pm, visitors can stop by our book stall to meet and greet the authors, purchase their latest novels, and have them signed. Both authors have recently released new titles that continue to captivate readers with their distinctive voices and sharp storytelling.

Lone Theils is the author of the popular Nora Sand series, the first of which, Pigerne fra Englandsbåden (Fatal Crossing), has been adapted for television and aired on Channel 4. Season 2 is currently in production. In her latest thriller, En djævelsk plan, the story begins at a summer party at the Danish Church in London, where a Danish couple makes a desperate plea for help in finding their missing daughter.

Heidi Amsinck is the author of the Copenhagen-based Jensen series, which follows a crime reporter through a gripping new case. Her latest novel, Out of the Dark, has just been released. A former journalist and BBC Radio 4 contributor, Heidi has also written numerous critically acclaimed short stories for radio.

While Lone lives in Denmark and writes in Danish about the UK, Heidi lives in the UK and writes in English about Denmark – two sides of the same Nordic Noir coin.

About the authors
Lone Theils
A former London correspondent for Danish media including Berlingske Tidende, Politiken, DR and TV2, Lone Theils debuted in 2015 with the crime novel, Pigerne fra Englandsbåden, the first novel in the popular Nora Sand series, now sold to over 15 countries and recently adapted for TV (Fatal Crossing, Channel 4). Season 2 is currently in production. The latest title in the series, En djævelsk plan, was published in March. Lone Theils is also the author of the Hjemvendt series set in West Jutland and has received several awards, including the Otto Lindhart Prize (2022) and the Readers’ Choice Award at the Danish Crime Fiction Festival (Krimimessen) (2024).

Heidi Amsinck
Heidi Amsinck is the award-winning author of the bestselling Danish crime fiction series featuring Jensen, a reporter with a failing newspaper in Copenhagen. A journalist by background, Heidi spent many years covering Britain for the Danish press, including a spell as London Correspondent for the broadsheet daily Jyllands-Posten. Born in Copenhagen, she now lives in the UK where her work has been broadcast frequently on BBC Radio 4. Her latest novel is Out of the Dark (Muswell Press, April 2025).

About Danish Fair
This year, Danish Fair returns with fresh energy and new ideas as the church and its beautiful gardens are transformed into a lively marketplace filled with Danish goods, delicious food, and fun for the whole family.

Since 1954, Danish Fair has brought together Danes and friends of Denmark for a festive, memorable day in the heart of London. With over 1,000 guests of all ages, it’s a day for everyone, no matter your background or connection to Denmark, and the entire event takes place in both Danish and English.

The fair is packed with stalls offering classic and modern Danish design, handicrafts, antiques, books, flowers and delicious treats – all served with a generous dose of Danish charm. Inside the church, you will find everything from liquorice and home-baked goods to unique finds and design inspiration, while the garden turns into a vibrant food market with traditional smørrebrød in the marquee, hot dogs, frikadeller with potato salad, and cold drinks from the bar.

Children can enjoy games, face painting, a duck pond – and of course, our legendary flødebolle catapult. Throughout the day, there will be live music and a relaxed, festive vibe that many will recognise from Denmark.

No Danish Fair without our beloved raffle! This year, it is bigger than ever with more than 65 prizes up for grabs – including a luxury getaway in Scotland, flights, hotel stays and car hire in Denmark, delicious dinners, Danish design, fine bottles and much more. The more tickets you buy, the better your chances of winning amazing prizes.

Get your raffle tickets here:
https://www.danskekirke.org/raffle

The draw will take place at Danish Fair on Saturday 17 May at 4.30pm. Cannot be there on the day? No problem – we will contact all winners by email and post the winning numbers on our website.

All proceeds support the church and community projects at The Danish Church in London. It ensures a diverse programme of cultural events and Danish lessons for both Danes and the broader community.