Winter Wonderland London 2018: When does Winter Wonderland open? What date?

WINTER WONDERLAND has brought Christmas magic to London’s Hyde Park for more than 10 years but when does Winter Wonderland open this year?

By Georgina Laud, Engagement Editor

16:48, Tue, Nov 13, 2018 | UPDATED: 17:51, Tue, Nov 13, 2018

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Visiting Winter Wonderland is a festive staple for both Londoners and tourists alike, transforming Hyde Park into a celebration of all things Christmas. Beginning as an open-air Christmas market in 2005, the festival grew to include rides, drinks, shows, and activities. Today Winter Wonderland has more than 100 rides and attractions and a huge variety of food and drink stalls, cafes and themed bars.

Hyde Park is one of London’s eight royal parks and explored by millions of Londoners and tourists each year.

And during Winter Wonderland, tourists and Londoners alike flock to the park to enjoy some festive fun and frolicking.

Visiting Christmas markets, going ice skating and seeing festive shows are all favourites for Christmas lovers.

All of those festive treats are available in one place, Winter Wonderland Hyde Park.

Winter Wonderland entrance

WINTER WONDERLAND: The Christmas extravaganza features food, drink, Santa, ice skating and more (Image: IMG)

When does Winter Wonderland open?

Those eager to visit Winter Wonderland can do so from 4pm on Thursday, November 22.

From Friday, November 23 until Sunday, January 6, the Wonderland will be open from 10am until 10pm.

With mulled wine, traditional Bavarian food and cosy hot chocolates, Winter Wonderland is the perfect day or night out.

This year there are returning favourite attractions like the UK’s largest outdoor ice rink, Zippo’s Christmas Circus and the Bar Ice, as well as a host of new elements.

Ice Sculptures

The Magical Ice Kingdom contains stunningly crafted ice sculptures (Image: IMG)

For families, Peter Pan on Ice will delight as award-winning Imperial Ice Stars take to the ice to tell the tale of Peter and Wendy and their adventure to Neverland.

For anyone who wants to express their Christmassy creative side, Ice Sculpting Workshops from the sculptors who created the Magical Ice Kingdom will be held.

The Magical Ice Kingdom, The Secret Forest, has over 500 tonnes of stunningly sculptured ice and snow, depicting all manner of woodland creatures.

There are also ice-sculpted tree thrones for those wishing to live out their ice prince or princess dreams.

People enjoying the Ice Bar

The Ice Bar is back, and is entirely made of ice, with sculpted ice glasses (Image: IMG)

For the kids, the popular Teletubbies Live Show will be coming to the MegaDome every morning with a special Christmas adaption.

Entry to Winter Wonderland is free, and each attraction costs individually.

It is best to book attractions before arriving for best availability. See here for more information.

The Ice Bar features bars, tables and glasses made of ice and has a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails to sip on.

With arctic temperatures of -10C, the bar provides you with a winter cloak and gloves so you can enjoy the ice whilst keeping warm.