London’s signature festive tradition is gearing up for its most ambitious season yet. Running from 19 November 2026 to 3 January 2027, Hyde Park Winter Wonderland is set to bring over 150 rides, attractions, and seasonal experiences right into the heart of the capital. And to help visitors navigate the festivities without breaking the bank, advance online bookings come with savings of up to 25%, alongside off-peak £1 entry tickets for all Monday to Thursday visits throughout November.
New for 2026: West End candlelight concerts, K-Pop circus & Neverland ice magic
This year’s edition introduces a lineup of brand-new highlights, led by Christmas by Candlelight. Running from 5 to 23 December, this series of six sing-along concerts features a West End cast and live band performing seasonal classics like White Christmas, Let It Snow!, and O Holy Night inside an immersive, candlelight-lit arena. Another major addition for 2026 is the VIP Tour Experience, an exclusive 80 minute guided adventure that gives small groups queue-skipping privileges across curated rides, expert fairground game tips, fast-track access to the ice kingdom, cloakroom entry, and £30 in ride and game credits.
Families and literary enthusiasts can look forward to The Magical Ice Kingdom presents ‘Neverland’, created in association with Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity (GOSH Charity). Visitors can step through the Jolly Roger into a frozen world sculpted from 500 tonnes of ice and snow, featuring Peter Pan, Wendy, and Captain Hook in a tribute to J.M. Barrie. A portion of every ticket sold goes directly to support GOSH Charity during the Christmas period. Meanwhile, Gandey’s K-Pop Dragon Circus makes its London debut, blending high-energy K-Pop rhythms with world-class acrobatic storytelling.
Family friendly fun
Alongside the new additions, returning favourites include the UK’s largest open-air ice rink surrounding Hyde Park’s Victorian Bandstand, the 70-metre Giant Wheel, the five-loop Munich Looping coaster, Bar Ice, and the expansive Bavarian Village. Younger visitors can head straight to Santa Land to visit London’s largest free Santa’s Grotto. With tailored advance bundles like The Arctic Adventure and The Showtown Spectacular available alongside flexible payment options, advance planning ensures the best value for a festive day out in the capital.
Book early for best prices
Pre-book tickets and check out the new price packages to unlock your free entry and to plan your visit. Full information is at Winter Wonderland website.
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