Winter Wonderland London 2025 in Hyde Park Free

Winter Wonderland rides

Winter Wonderland is a much-loved festive spectacular enjoyed by many during London's most magical time of year!

Here's what visitors got up to at Winter Wonderland 2024:

• Soared into the sky on the iconic Giant Observation Wheel and saw the twinkling London lights below.
• Experienced the world's largest portable roller coaster with five loops, Munich Looping.
• Put nerves to the test on thrilling drop tower ride The Hangover for the ultimate adrenaline rush.
• Soared high above Winter Wonderland on the Aeronaut Starflyer and checked out Airborne for a high-speed spinning ride.
• Marvelled at the acrobatic wonders at a circus show. 
• Took a ride on a traditional carousel and raced down the Real Ice Slide.
• Stepped into the Magical Ice Kingdom to discover more than 500 tonnes of ice sculpted into Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland characters, with scenes including the Mad Hatter’s tea party.
• Took on the Après-ski Party Funhouse, a walk-through experience that transports you to the Alps and is sure to play a trick or two on you, with wobbly floors, a unique double slide and much more.

Winter Wonderland ice skating

Skate to live music on the Winter Wonderland ice rink, the UK's largest outdoor rink.

Take to the ice under a canopy of glittering lights and whizz around the charming Victorian bandstand in Hyde Park. Ice skating sessions run every hour between 10am and 9pm daily, with each session lasting 45 minutes. Tickets for the ice rink must be purchased separately.

Winter Wonderland ice bar

Take a trip to the coolest Apres-ski themed bar at Winter Wonderland!

Don a warm Regatta parka and gloves and venture into the -10°C ice bar for the ultimate club vibe with music, cocktails and everything sculptured entirely from ice. That's right, the tables, chairs and even your glass!

Enjoy a festive alcoholic or non-alcoholic cocktail included in the entry ticket. Sessions run 11am to 9.20pm daily, with each session lasting 20 minutes. Tickets for Bar Ice must be purchased separately.

Winter Wonderland's Christmas markets

Visitors can browse the traditional Christmas Market, one of the largest London Christmas markets complete with charming chalets overflowing with festive goods. Do a spot of Christmas shopping and meet the cheery vendors selling unusual and unique gifts, arts and crafts, trinkets, jewellery and decorations.

What are the best family activities at Winter Wonderland?

Winter Wonderland is a family friendly event suitable for all ages. In 2024, visitors enjoyed many fun kids activities throughout the winter including:

• Carousel and helter skelter rides at the traditional fairground with young kids.
• Adrenaline-fuelled rides on the Winter Wonderland rollercoasters for older children.
• Daytime shows such as Zippos Christmas Circus and Cirque Beserk.
• Winter Wonderland's Santa's grotto in Santaland, where children meet Father Christmas and get a small gift (if they've been good of course!).  
• A host of fun rides for smaller children, including a 45m-long (147 ft) Ice Slide! 

Where can you eat and drink at Winter Wonderland?

Winter Wonderland has many restaurants, bars and food stalls, ideal spots for tasty food, mulled wine or warm hot chocolate.

Here's what foodies got up to at Winter Wonderland in 2024:

• Sipped on cocktails at the après-ski-themed Bar Ice, where even the bar, tables and glasses are made of ice.
• Warmed up at the Fire Pit bar with its crackling fires and uplifting live music.
• Enjoyed a slow 360-degree spin with a festive drink at the Carousel Bar.
• Explored the Street Food Village to sample a variety of delicious sweet and savoury treats under the twinkling lights with live bands playing festive tunes.
• Sampled craft ales, hot chocolate and warm food in the Bavarian Village. The perfect place to escape the freezing temperatures and dance the night away.

Winter Wonderland tickets

Tickets to Winter Wonderland 2025 are yet to be released – check back nearer the time to secure your spot.

Entry to Winter Wonderland is free during off-peak times, but entry at peak times and access to some activities require a paid-for ticket.

Visitors who spend an additional £25 per person on chargeable attractions, rides or games when booking their ticket are entitled to free admission.

Paid-for attractions in 2024 included: 

• Ice skating 
• Giant Observation Wheel 
• Magical Ice Kingdom 
• Circus shows 
• Bar Ice 
• Ice Slide 
• Ice-sculpting workshops 
• Fairground rides and games  

Top tips when visiting Winter Wonderland

Follow these tips when visiting Winter Wonderland and make the most of this top Christmas attraction:

• Book your tickets in advance: As Winter Wonderland is a ticketed event, be sure to book your tickets before you visit. 
• Pick the best time: When booking, select a timeslot to suit you – entry at off-peak times is free, while standard entry is from £5 and peak time access is from £7.50 per adult ticket. 
• Wrap up warm: Being an outside attraction, it can get a bit chilly at times. Make sure to wear warm clothing, including hats, gloves and scarves – particularly if you’re visiting Bar Ice, the Magical Ice Kingdom or going ice skating. 
• Look out for famous faces: Many celebrities and VIPs have visited Winter Wonderland over the years, from Catherine, Princess of Wales and Prince George to Tom Cruise and Naomi Campbell.

Winter Wonderland opening times

Winter Wonderland is open daily from 10am to 10pm (except Christmas Day) – last entry is at 9.30pm.

Visitors are required to enter Winter Wonderland at the allocated time slot on their entry ticket. However, once inside you can stay for as long as you'd like. 

How to get to Winter Wonderland

Winter Wonderland is located in Hyde Park. The nearest Tube stations are Marble Arch (Central line), Hyde Park Corner (Piccadilly line) and Knightsbridge (Piccadilly line).

What hotels are near Winter Wonderland?

From budget to boutique, visitors can choose from a variety of London hotels situated nearby Hyde Park, whether that's the famous JW Marriott Grosvenor House London or a former Victorian townhouse such as Darlington Hyde Park.

Find plenty more Christmas events in London. Take your pick from these 101 Christmas activities, from Christmas shopping and festive markets, to the famous Christmas lights.