This year, Hyde Park Winter Wonderland takes place from November 17th 2024 until January 1st 2025. Located in the centre of London in Hyde Park, this year marks the 16th year that the attraction has been running for. Offering a wide variety of attractions, activities, entertainment, food, drinks and so much more, we guarantee there’s something for everyone!
For 15 years, Hyde Park Winter Wonderland has been spreading the Christmas spirit throughout London for Londoners and tourists alike. With humble beginnings as an open-air Christmas market in Hyde Park, Winter Wonderland has since grown into an extravaganza with ice skating, shows, roller coaster rides, street food stalls, festive bars and live music.
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland Opening Times
Open Daily – 10am till 10pm (except Christmas Day) – last entry is at 9.30pm.
Visitors must enter Winter Wonderland at the allocated time slot on their entry ticket however, once you’re inside you can stay for as long as you like.
What Hotels Are Near Hyde Park Winter Wonderland
To fully immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere, consider staying at one of the hotels or guesthouses near Hyde Park Winter Wonderland. Here are a few recommendations:
1. **The Cumberland**: The Cumberland draws inspiration from the capital’s love of contemporary music, with a harmonious fusion of comfort and service. In a prime position between Oxford Street and Marble Arch, yet just yards from the oasis of Hyde Park, it’s the perfect base for a rocking time in London . You’ll be close to famous shopping districts, museums and historic landmarks, while a London Underground station is just around the corner, making further exploration a breeze.
2. **Thistle London Marble Arch**: Set in an art deco building overlooking bustling Oxford Street and Hyde Park, this grand hotel is a 3-minute walk from the Marble Arch tube stop and 1.3 miles from Buckingham Palace. The polished rooms provide flat-screen TVs and Nespresso machines, as well as free Wi-Fi and minibars. Suites add separate sitting areas. Room service is available 24/7. Amenities include a fitness centre, an acclaimed 1930s-themed restaurant and a classy jazz bar.
3. **The Prince Akatoki London**: A 4-minute walk from Marble Arch tube station, this serene, upscale hotel in the elegant Marylebone district is 8 minutes away on foot from Hyde Park and 2 miles from Buckingham Palace. Featuring Japanese-style decor, the minimalist, sophisticated rooms have flat-screens, Wi-Fi, minibars, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. Suites offer sitting areas; upgraded suites add kitchenettes and living rooms. Amenities include a sleek fine-dining restaurant serving Japanese fusion cuisine, as well as a bar specialising in whisky and sake. There’s also a gym. Breakfast and valet parking are available, as are sushi-making classes and sake tastings.
4. **The Beaumont**: Set in a stately art deco building dating from 1926, this luxe hotel is a 7-minute walk from both shopping on Bond Street and Hyde Park. Chic, art deco-style rooms feature marble bathrooms, flat-screens and Nespresso machines, plus free Wi-Fi and soft drinks. Upgraded rooms and suites add plush sitting areas; some have balconies. There’s a 1-bedroom suite designed by artist Sir Antony Gormley. There’s a 1930s-style grill restaurant, plus 2 elegant lounge bars, a private dining room, and a spa with a hammam. Other amenities include free local transport in a vintage Daimler car.
5. **London Marriott Hotel Park Lane**: Set in a converted apartment building overlooking Hyde Park, this posh hotel is across the street from Marble Arch tube station and 1 mile from Buckingham Palace. The airy, elegant rooms and suites feature marble bathrooms, 42-inch flat-screen TVs and Wi-Fi (fee), as well as 24/7 room service. Upgraded rooms and suites include access to a lounge with free continental breakfast and snacks. Suites add separate living areas with sofabeds, as well as city or park views. The property has a relaxed restaurant/bar serving classic British cuisine. There’s also a gym and an indoor pool, plus a business centre.
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Booking.comHyde Park Winter Wonderland Tickets
Admission to Winter Wonderland must be pre-booked. For more information please click here.
Entry is free during off-peak times and costs £5 or £7.50 for peak hours. Charges apply for rides, ice skating, big top shows, the observation wheel and other attractions.
What Can You Do At Winter Wonderland
This is what you can get up to at this year’s Winter Wonderland:
- Enter the Magical Ice Kingdom through the Ice Palace arched doorway, get transported into an immersive, frost-covered land created from over 500 tonnes of beautifully sculptured and crafted ice and snow.
- See London’s epic skyline from above Hyde Park, as you get transported 70 metres high in the tallest transportable wheel in the world on the Giant Wheel.
- Grab your helmet and rubber ring and race your friends and family down this Real Ice Slide in partnership with Crystal Ski Holidays – so much fun you get to do it twice!
- Back by popular demand, Zippos Christmas Circus returns to Hyde Park Winter Wonderland with their crew of world-class talent! Expect jaw-dropping aerial and acrobatic magic that will certainly put our lockdown skills to shame. Plus their now famous and adorable giant Christmas inflatable fur Bears!
- Release your inner artist and create your very own ice sculpture in the Hyde Park Winter Wonderland ice sculpture workshops.
- The Munich Looping, a famous ride from the popular Oktoberfest, is the world’s largest transportable roller coaster and it’s back again this year.
- Visit the fairground where there are nine different roller coasters to get your heart pumping!
- Returning from 2019, Dr. Archibald is the first transportable adventure supported by VR Technology. Try this incredibly immersive experience, exclusively at Winter Wonderland.
- Glide into the festive season on the UK’s largest open-air ice rink. Set in the heart of London’s Hyde Park, under a picturesque canopy of twinkly lights and built around the iconic Victorian bandstand. The perfect place for a winter skate!
What Can You Eat At Hyde Park Winter Wonderland?
Whether it’s a sit-down meal, a bite on the move, or a festive tipple or two – there is something to suit every one at Winter Wonderland.
- Step into Bar Ice (aka the ~coolest~ bar at Winter Wonderland), where you can expect 80’s Après-ski theme, fun cocktails and ice to be quite literally everywhere, in this insta-worthy haven.
- At this year’s Winter Wonderland, expect next-level Street Food indulgence!
- Get into the festive spirit and cosy up at The Fire-Pit with Pepsi MAX. Enjoy our open-air bar, live band, DJ sets and of course, Pepsi MAX cocktails.
- Bigger and better than before, The Explorer’s Rest is the ultimate destination to enjoy drinks, acoustic performances, DJ sets and most of all, festive fun!
- Bringing a taste of Bavaria to Hyde Park, the Bavarian Village is the perfect place to unwind and have fun, with its cosy chalets, outdoor seating, bars, cafes and restaurants.
- Inspired by the Sami people of Lapland, THOR’s Tipi Bar brings a Viking inspired Christmas experience to Winter Wonderland with cosy fires, mulled wine, hot chocolate, Prosecco and more!
- A traditional carousel styled bar that will take you on a slow 360-degree spin while you are enjoying your festive drink.
- The Arctic Lodge will give you a taste of the Alaskan frontier with roaring fires and cosy seating.
How To Get To Hyde Park Winter Wonderland
Winter Wonderland is located in Hyde Park. The nearest tube stations are: Marble Arch, Hyde Park Corner and Knightsbridge.
