Halloween and Bonfire Night are out of the way so I am officially allowing myself to get excited about Christmas! One of the things I love to do in the run up to the big day is visit Christmas Markets including the big Winter Wonderland featuring a Christmas market and much more in London's Hyde Park.
This year Hyde Park Winter Wonderland kicks off from 4pm until 10pm on Thursday November 22 and runs until Sunday, January 6 2019, opening every day between 10am-10pm apart from Christmas Day. Entry to Hyde Park Winter Wonderland is free and attraction tickets are on sale NOW with family deals on offer from £20.
This year Hyde Park Winter Wonderland kicks off from 4pm until 10pm on Thursday November 22 and runs until Sunday, January 6 2019, opening every day between 10am-10pm apart from Christmas Day. Entry to Hyde Park Winter Wonderland is free and attraction tickets are on sale NOW with family deals on offer from £20.
So - what's in store for 2018-19?
- NEW FAMILY ENTRANCE
- UK’s LARGEST OUTDOOR ICE RINK
- ZIPPOS CHRISTMAS CIRCUS (NEW 2018 SHOW)
- CIRQUE BERSERK (NEW 2018 SHOW)
- BACKYARD CINEMA PRESENTS: THE SNOWMAN™ EXPERIENCE
- THE MAGICAL ICE KINGDOM’S ‘ENCHANTED FOREST’
- PETER PAN ON ICE
- TELETUBBIES CHRISTMAS SHOW
- SANTA LAND AND SANTA’S GROTTO (FREE ENTRY)
- ICE SCULPTING WORKSHOPS
- ICE SLIDE
- ICE TRIKE TRAIL
Yes, there will be a host of glittering attractions, shows, activities, rides and games perfect for the ultimate festive family day out. With a huge variety of food and drink stalls, cafes and themed bars, this year’s most anticipated seasonal showcase will see the entire family fully entertained.
Brand new and exclusive for 2018, The Magical Ice Kingdom will this year host a sparkling new theme –‘Enchanted Forest.’ Expect a magical world complete with woodland animals and mythical creatures, created from more than 500 tonnes of ice and snow in -10c temperatures.
How about a trip down memory lane with Backyard Cinema’s The SnowmanTM Experience? One of the UK’s best-loved family films will be brought to life as guests explore the multi-roomed, multi-sensory, cinematic adventure guaranteed to delight the entire family with Christmas cheer and childlike wonder
You shouldn't miss Peter Pan On Ice, with awe-inspiring skating and flying tricks. Performed by the internationally acclaimed Imperial Ice Stars, J M Barrie’s well-loved story takes to the ice with spectacular flying, swashbuckling aerial sword-fighting and stunning special effects. Guests can also expect state-of-the-art animated scenery, dazzling costumes, fire-on-ice and original music and songs within the 50-minute-long spectacular show.
Perfect for even the tiniest tots, Teletubbies Live Show will be heading to the MegaDome every morning as little ones can enjoy a magical Festive journey through Tellytubbyland.
As part of the new and exclusively designed Santa Land, guests can seek out the huge 45m long Ice Slide, ride it on an ice tube and experience skidding down an ice covered "mountain. Suitable for all ages but younger guests will need to be accompanied by an adult.
There's also an Ice Trike Trail suitable for kids over 6, teens and parents. Scoot round the 85m ice track on an ice trike, under a canopy of twinkling fairy lights and Christmas trees.
Don't miss out on visiting the (FREE) Santa’s Grotto. This year, Santa Land will have a new family entrance to provide speedy entry to the festive fun.
Zippos Christmas Circus and Cirque Berserk return to the UK’s biggest circus tent this year, with brand new, jaw-dropping shows throughout the day. The festive daytime spectacular, Zippos Christmas Circus, will return to Hyde Park Winter Wonderland in the MegaDome, with an all-new fun-packed circus show complete with jaw-dropping acrobats, comedy clowns, feats of incredible strength and stunning illusion plus larger-than-life dancing Snow Bears.(They are not real bears!)
For those with older children and teens, the circus acts heat up as the evening unfolds, as Cirque Berserk unleash a high-octane show featuring mind-blowing stunts. The all-new show combines the most incredible daredevil acts from around the world. Audiences can expect dazzling trapeze, contortion and jaw-dropping acrobatics, plus high wire motorbike stunts and the return of the incredible Globe of Death, where multiple motorcyclists speed at over 60mph inside an unbelievably small steel cage!
Want some amazing views? Head to the Giant Observation Wheel with staggering views across the capital. Tickets are available to purchase now through the official Hyde Park Winter Wonderland website with family deals from £20 and off peak offers available.
Polish up those skates as the UK’s biggest outdoor Ice Rink returns… this year, it just got even bigger! Perfect for families, couples, friends or colleagues, test out your skating skills in Hyde Park Winter Wonderland’s most popular attraction. Located within beautifully leafy surroundings, skaters will glide around the Victorian bandstand under a canopy of twinkling lights - if that doesn't make you feel festive I don't know what will.
For an even more streamlined visit to Winter Wonderland this year, Coaster Passes are now available to purchase, allowing tap ’n’ ride access onto all of the epic roller coasters. A minimum payment of £30 is required (with a £5 initial purchase bonus) and can be topped up from the box offices on site, or online. Coaster Passes can be used for the duration of the event and are ideal to give as gifts.
Tickets to all attractions are available to purchase now from:
Opens: Thursday 22 November 4pm – 10pm
Then: 23 November 2018 – 6 January 2019 10am – 10pm every day
Closed on Christmas Day
Entry to Hyde Park Winter Wonderland is FREE. For individual attraction ticket prices and information, please visit the official website. Attraction tickets sell out, especially at weekends and evenings. Advance booking is strongly recommended. Individual attraction prices start from £7 adult / £5 Child / £20 Family* / £6 Concession plus booking fee. (Off Peak prices also available).
*A Family Ticket consists of either: 2 Adults / Teens and 2 Children OR 1 Adult / Teen and 3 Children.
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