If you’re looking to get that festive feeling on your visit to London this winter, then you can’t go wrong with a visit to Hyde Park’s famous Winter Wonderland.
Open from the beginning of November right through to the 6th of January 2019, Hyde Park sees thousands of visitors flood through its gates to witness the fantastic spectacle that takes hundreds of team members weeks to create.
Located just a short stroll away from our 5-star hotels in London, here’s a short guide that gives you everything you need to know about this amazing festive spectacular.
Things to see and do
There’s so much to see and do at the Winter Wonderland that you’ll need to plan your visit carefully in order to pack in as much as you possibly can.
Featuring a beautiful Bavarian style village where you can browse the many stalls and pick up some traditional handcrafted gifts or souvenirs from your stay in the capital as well as a daily Santa parade that travels around the event space, the Winter Wonderland is great fun for children and adults alike.
There’s also an outdoor cinema screen showing your favourite Christmas movies and some fantastic live shows that you can enjoy – providing you book your tickets in advance as they can be very popular.
The Winter Wonderland also has one of the largest outdoor ice-skating rinks in London. If you are thinking of taking to the ice during your stay in London, don’t forget to book yourself into the Montcalm Spa the next morning to help soothe those tired muscles.
Opening times
The Winter Wonderland is open daily from 10 am to 10 pm, so there’s no reason to rush your leisurely lunch or breakfast from the Hankies Marble Arch Menu.
However, the Wonderland can get particularly busy from 6 pm onwards at weekends so if you wanted to beat the crowds then arrange to stay at one of our 5-star hotels in London during the week and you’ll be able to experience the event without the long queues. You can still take advantage of the Montcalm Spa and the delicious Hankies Marble Arch Menu during your weeknight stay.
How to get there
Hyde Park is very easy to reach from almost anywhere in London thanks to the city’s fantastic public transport and Tube network. Our 5-star hotels in London are centrally located to make getting to the Winter Wonderland simple and straightforward, so just hop on the Tube and disembark at Paddington.
From there, its just a few minutes’ walk to the north entrance of Hyde Park and you’ll be able to stroll through gardens and trees at this beautifully maintained public space until you reach your destination.
The Winter Wonderland is pretty hard to miss, especially with its beautiful lights and huge Ferris wheel, so you’ll be getting into the festive spirit in no time.
