Winter Wonderland 2026 opens in Hyde Park on Thursday 19 November and runs every day until Sunday 3 January 2027, closing only on Christmas Day, with advance entry tickets priced at £1, £5.50 and £8.25 depending on the time slot, including booking fees. Every visitor, including young children, needs a timed entry ticket, with hourly slots from 10am to 8pm, and the site closes at 10pm with last entry at 9.30pm. This year's headline additions are Neverland, a Peter Pan-themed section of the ice sculpture attraction made from 500 tonnes of ice and presented with the Great Ormond Street Hospital charity, and the London debut of Gandeys K-Pop Dragon Circus, which combines K-pop music with circus acts, according to Time Out. Once inside, visitors can stay as long as they like, although rides and attractions cost extra, as the Westminster newsroom of The WP Times reports.
Hyde Park lies within the City of Westminster, and Winter Wonderland is one of the borough's biggest seasonal events, attracting large crowds to Hyde Park Corner, Marble Arch and Knightsbridge. Organisers say booking in advance can save up to 25%, and spending £25 in a single online transaction on rides, attractions, packages or food and drink deals makes entry free. Off-peak tickets are free to book in some slots, some mornings open later than 10am, and on 1 December the site opens at 2pm, so visitors should check the date before planning a trip. Fast-track passes are available, and the final day on 3 January is a family fun day. With the West End's Christmas lights switched on from early November and the Covent Garden markets opening on 12 November, a day combining Winter Wonderland with an evening walk along Oxford Street and Regent Street is a popular option for families, though queues at weekends and in the evenings can be long.
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Winter Wonderland 2026: dates and opening times
The event runs for just over six weeks, and opening hours vary on some days.
Key dates
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Opening day | Thursday 19 November 2026 |
| Final day | Sunday 3 January 2027, family fun day |
| Closed | Christmas Day |
| Usual hours | 10am to 10pm, last entry 9.30pm |
| Later openings | some mornings from 11am or 12pm, and 2pm on 1 December |
Entry slots
Entry slots run every hour from 10am to 8pm. Off-peak slots are shown in green, standard in gold and peak in orange, with peak slots mostly in the evenings and at weekends.
Winter Wonderland 2026 ticket prices
Entry tickets are cheaper in advance, and organisers say booking fees are now included in the advertised price.
Entry prices
| Ticket | Price shown |
|---|---|
| Entry tickets | £1, £5.50 and £8.25, depending on slot |
| Off-peak slots | free to enter in some slots, booking still required |
| Attractions | charged separately |
Ways to save
- Book in advance for savings of up to 25%.
- Spend £25 in one online transaction on attractions or food and drink deals to get free entry.
- Choose off-peak slots, which in some cases also offer off-peak attraction prices.
- Look at passes and packages that bundle rides and attractions.
- Pay in instalments with Klarna on orders over £50.
What's new this year
Winter Wonderland 2026 has more than 150 activities, including the ice rink, the Magical Ice Kingdom, a circus show and a giant wheel.
"The festive extravaganza will return on Thursday November 19 2026."
(Time Out London, on the return of Hyde Park Winter Wonderland)
New attractions
- Neverland, a Peter Pan-themed part of the ice sculptures, presented with GOSH Charity.
- Gandeys K-Pop Dragon Circus, making its London debut.
- New passes and packages bundling rides and attractions.
Returning favourites
The ice rink, Magical Ice Kingdom, circus shows, Christmas markets and the giant observation wheel return, alongside fairground rides and food and drink stalls. Full details are on the official Hyde Park Winter Wonderland website.
Getting to Winter Wonderland
Hyde Park is easy to reach by public transport, and driving is not recommended.
Nearest stations
- Hyde Park Corner, Piccadilly line.
- Marble Arch, Central line.
- Knightsbridge, Piccadilly line.
- Victoria, for mainline trains and buses, a short bus ride away.
- Many bus routes stop along Park Lane and Knightsbridge.
Tips for visitors
Weekday daytime visits are usually the quietest. Crowds build in the evenings and at weekends, especially in December. Wrap up warmly, as most of the site is outdoors. Our guide to London Christmas lights 2026 suggests a walking route that can be combined with a visit to Winter Wonderland 2026.
Winter Wonderland 2026: questions and answers
When does Winter Wonderland 2026 open
Thursday 19 November 2026.
How much is entry to Winter Wonderland
Advance entry tickets are shown at £1, £5.50 and £8.25 depending on the slot, including booking fees, and some off-peak slots are free.
Is Winter Wonderland open on Christmas Day
No, it is closed on Christmas Day.
Do children need a ticket
Yes, every visitor needs a timed entry ticket.
What time does it close
10pm, with last entry at 9.30pm.
Background: Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland has become one of London's biggest Christmas attractions. It is held in the Royal Park within the City of Westminster.
For more festive plans, read our guides to Westminster Abbey Christmas services and UK concerts in November 2026.
Sources used: Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, Time Out London, The Royal Parks, Transport for London
