Despite being in the height of summer, tickets for London’s highly anticipated Winter Wonderland are now on sale.
On Thursday, August 1, tickets went on sale for the iconic festive event which will return for six weeks from November 21, 2024, through to January 5, 2025.
This is the seventeenth year that Winter Wonderland will be taking over Hyde Park for the festive season.
Winter Wonderland features over 100 rides and attractions for visitors of all ages to enjoy such as circus performances, rides and rollercoasters, street food, market shopping, a Ferris wheel and an open-air ice rink.
It is open daily from 10am until 10pm and claims to offer “the ultimate festival experience for everyone, from laid back family mornings to enchanting evenings with friends”.
Visitors can receive free entry when pre-booking £25 worth of rides, attractions, or food and beverage with their entry ticket online.
Or guests looking for a good deal to try their hand at the over 70 funfair games at Winter Wonderland can purchase a bundle of 20 Game Coins to save £10.
The Santaland Unlimited Ride Pass has also returned, giving people unlocking unlimited access to rides in Santaland, plus free entry to the event when booked in advance.
What’s on at Winter Wonderland?
Wilde Maus XXL is back at Winter Wonderland
Due to popular demand, Wilde Maus XXL is back after a year-long hiatus, giving visitors the ride of their life as they adventure through multiple twists and turns.
“Fan-favourite” Winter Wonderland rides also return and are now available to pre-book online, as visitors can prepare to twist through five breathtaking loops on Munich Looping, feel the adrenaline drop on the Hangover, fly through the sky on the Aeronaut Starflyer, and more.
Magical Ice Kingdom launches new concept – Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
The Magical Ice Kingdom unveils its new theme: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.
This immersive experience invites visitors on a journey through Alice’s magical and adventurous imagination, meticulously crafted from over 500 tonnes of snow and ice.
Visitors will enter through the Queen of Hearts’ castle, discover the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, fall through the iconic rabbit hole, and encounter all the story’s most iconic characters, including the Cheshire Cat and the Giant Caterpillar.
Presented in a specialist temperature-controlled environment of -10°C, the Magical Ice Kingdom is one of the largest ice exhibitions in Europe, with carved sculptures reaching over five metres high.
The attraction will also have a pre-recorded voiceover available to share with those who are visually impaired or blind.
New artisan traders and live demonstrations in the Christmas Market
With over 20 new traders making their Winter Wonderland debut in 2024, the Christmas Market will feature a diverse range of locally sourced and handmade crafts, alongside classic Christmas shopping staples.
The Market will also host live demonstrations, delicious food and beverage options, and entertainment under a canopy of twinkling lights.
Bavarian Village returns alongside a host of immersive themed bars
Bringing a taste of Bavaria to Hyde Park, the Bavarian Village is back with live festive sing-a-longs, cosy chalets, outdoor seating, bars, cafes, and pre-bookable meal packages.
Bar Ice invites visitors to enjoy a delicious cocktail at the coolest bar in Winter Wonderland, where everything - including the bar, tables, chairs, and glasses - is made of ice.
To warm up, the Pepsi MAX Fire Pit also returns with wintery cocktails, live bands, and DJ sets by the fire.
The Christmas Tree Arms is another must-visit for a cosy festive atmosphere - and the perfect spot to snap a pic with its Christmas tree lined exterior.
Visitors are also invited to immerse themselves in C.S Lewis’s world at Bar Narnia, where they can relax amongst snowflakes, snow queen sleighs, and the all-important wardrobe.
The Magical Journey of Hyde Park Winter Wonderland
Situated in one of the world’s most iconic green spaces, Hyde Park is one of London’s eight Royal Parks.
By attending Hyde Park Winter Wonderland and having the best festive day out, visitors are contributing “vital funds” which go back into helping The Royal Parks charity keep all eight Royal Parks looking beautiful now and in the future with money raised from events invested back into the parks.
A spokesperson for Winter Wonderland said: “Since the inaugural event in 2007, Hyde Park Winter Wonderland has welcomed and entertained millions of visitors from London and across the world, cementing itself as the number one festive destination in the UK.
“The team have been working hard behind the scenes to bring brand new content and exciting new initiatives for this year’s event, more of which will be announced very soon.”
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