Winter Wonderland is set to transform London’s Hyde Park once again in the run up to Christmas – and there’s less than a week to wait. With over 150 rides and attractions, the annual celebration is the largest winter event in the UK and attended by over two million people each year.
Kicking off on November 19, organisers have put together a stellar line-up with a host of new experiences alongside returning festive favourites. This includes the walkthrough Magical Ice Kingdom, where the ‘Neverland’ theme will transport visitors to the world of J.M. Barrie’s Peter Pan.
Families can also take in Gandeys K-Pop Dragon Circus, a debut production blending storytelling, comedy, breathtaking visuals, and an electrifying soundtrack. This is on top of countless rollercoasters, shows, market stalls, and warming food and drink options, so there’s truly something for everyone.
Tickets are on sale now, with a host of discounted packages and passes available to book exclusively online. For 2026, all entry tickets from Monday to Thursday throughout November will be off-peak, priced at just £1.
Here’s what you need to know:
When is Winter Wonderland?
The gates of Winter Wonderland 2026 will be open for six weeks between November 19 and January 3 so there’s plenty of time to have some festive fun. However, whilst the park will stay open until 10pm every evening, some mornings will open a little later. The dates that differ are as follows:
- November 19-20: Open from 12pm
- November 23-26: Open from 12pm
- November 27: Open from 11am
- November 30: Open from 12pm
- December 1: Open from 2pm
- December 2: Open from 12pm
- December 3-4: Open from 11am
- December 7-11: Open from 11am
- December 14-18: Open from 11am
- December 28 – January 1: Open from 11am
* Any dates not listed below will open at 10am.
January 3, the final day, will be the Family Fun Day, with more details about this to be revealed soon.
What’s new for 2026?
Organisers have confirmed several new things are coming to Winter Wonderland in 2026, such as The Magical Ice Kingdom’s Neverland theme. Here, eventgoers will step through the Jolly Roger and into the timeless world of Peter Pan, Wendy and Captain Hook. Prepare to see impressive ice sculptures carved from over 500 tonnes of ice and snow.
Gandeys K-Pop Dragon Circus is also coming to London this festive season. Combining the vibrant energy of K-Pop with world-class circus skills, the 55-minute show is a family-friendly experience for visitors of all ages. Shows begin at 2pm, 4pm and 6pm, with additional midday and 8pm slots on selected days. Prices start at £10.45 – book here.
A candlelight Christmas concert in the Big Top is also scheduled for a handful of days in December. Each evening, an all-star cast of celebrated West End performers, including Katie Hall, Dean John-Wilson, Tosh Wanogho-Maud, and Rachel John will treat audiences to festive hits, from White Christmas to Let it Snow and Santa Baby, all accompanied by a live band. Tickets start at £30 – book here.
What else is there to do?
Most visitors spend four to five hours exploring rides, markets and food stalls, Winter Wonderland organisers said. Add in ice skating, the Giant Wheel and a couple races down the Real Ice Slide, and you’ve got yourself a full festive day or evening.
Attractions & Live Shows
- 15 rides, including rollercoasters and starflyer
- Christmas Market
- Elves’ Workshop
- Giant Wheel
- Ice rink
- Ice slide
- Ice sculpting workshops
- Santa’s Grotto (with gift)
- Winter Wonderland Parade (select days)
Food & Drink
- Après-Ski Party Resort
- Bar Ice
- Bavarian Village
- Candy Cane Lane
- Circus Bar
- Explorer’s Rest
- Fire pit
- Jungle Bell Bistro
- Street Food Village
- Thor’s Tipi Bar
There will also be food and drink from some of London’s biggest names, including After School Cookie Club, Bad Boy Pizza Society, and The Duck Shed.
How much are tickets?
The entry ticket pricing for 2026 is as follows:
- Off-peak – £1
- Standard – £5.50
- Peak – £8.25
All tickets from Monday to Thursday throughout November will be off-peak, offering three times more off-peak tickets than last year.
Visitors can also choose from a range of online exclusive packages, which combine the most popular rides and attractions, as well as games credit. These also offer savings, upgrades and free entry.
These include the new Coaster Pass (£43.10), which grants access to every headline rollercoaster, the Santa Land Unlimited Pass (from £36.50), for endless goes on 16+ Santa Land rides, and the Explorer Pass (£27.45), designed for those who want it all.
Travel advice
There are four entrances to Winter Wonderland 2026; Red, Green, Blue and Gold.
Transport for London recommends walking from Paddington, Victoria or Bond Street as these will be less crowded than stations near Hyde Park.
Red
- Nearest zones: Santa Land and Thrillville
- Closest stations: Bond Street & Marble Arch
Green
- Nearest zones: Bavarian Village & Market Square
- Closest stations: Knightsbridge & High Street Kensington
Blue
- Nearest zones: Skater’s Corner & Show Town
- Closest stations: Hyde Park Corner, Green Park & Victoria
Gold
- Nearest zones: Arctic Circle & Luminarie Lane
- Closest stations: Marble Arch & Paddington
Find out more about Winter Wonderland and buy tickets here
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