Underneath you is fluffy, cold snow.
You watch as the misty fog escapes your mouth anytime you take a breath. Every time you inhale a frigid prickle enters your lungs and every time you exhale the heat from your breath warms your lips. Around you are naked trees covered in powder white snow. Glistening icicles hang off the branches like bats. The snow sparkles as it's frozen to branches; These are the elements that capture Hyde Park’s annual Winter Wonderland.
Located in the heart of London in Hyde Park, allow yourself to immerse in all things festive from 21st November 2019 to 5th January 2020. Open at 4pm on Thursday 21st November, Winter Wonderland is open every day from 10am to 10pm. Offering an array of attractions, activities and entertainment for visitors of all ages – there really is something for everyone.
Winter Wonderland is FREE to enter and this year there’s a lot in store with exciting new attractions including the world’s tallest transportable Observation Wheel, a new theme ‘A Christmas Carol’ at the Magical Ice Kingdom, a Season Ride Pass, Paddington on Ice and many more.
Not forgetting the return of some favourites including the UK’s largest open-air ice rink, funky new après ski vibes at Bar Ice, and jaw dropping acts in the Circus MegaDome!
Mornings are great for families where you can enjoy Winter Wonderland at a leisurely pace. At night, Hyde Park is transformed by thousands of sparkling lights, so enjoy a mulled wine or Bavarian beer and join in the festive atmosphere.
With over 100 spectacular rides and attractions, thrilling shows, London’s biggest Christmas Market, Santa Land, which is a whole area dedicated to little ones, restaurants, cafes and themed bars, this Christmas extravaganza will keep you topped up with festive cheer.
As one of the capital’s 8 Royal Parks, Hyde Park is visited by millions of Londoners and tourists every year. Covering 350 acres, it’s home to a number of famous landmarks including the Serpentine Lake, Speakers’ Corner and Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain.
For over 10 years, Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland has been spreading the Christmas spirit throughout London. The winter festival has become a landmark event for Londoners and tourists alike. With humble beginnings as an open-air Christmas market in Hyde Park, Winter Wonderland has since grown into an extravaganza with ice skating, shows, roller coaster rides, street food stalls, festive bars and live music.
Here is a brief list of exciting activities that you SHOULD visit:
The Comedy Club
Back by popular demand following its inaugural season last year, Hyde Park Winter Wonderland visitors can laugh-out-loud at The Comedy Club, Thursdays to Saturdays until 21st December at 9pm in the MegaDome.
Headline acts on the bill include the uproarious and endlessly inventive ‘pun-monger’ Milton Jones, TV star and major comedy talent Marcus Brigstocke, and Britain’s Got Talent star, Lee Ridley (AKA Lost Voice Guy).
Please note, due to content visitors need to be at least 16 years old.
Ice Sculpting Workshops
Try your hand at an exclusive opportunity to create your very own ice sculpture, in our on-site ice sculpture studio. Create your very own fun and frosty masterpiece under the expert guidance of the UK’s finest ice artists who design and create our stunning Magical Ice Kingdom.
The ice sculpting workshop is 40 minutes and available for those aged 12 years and over. Those aged between 12 and 17 years will need to be accompanied by a responsible adult aged 18 and over.
Please note, your ice sculpting session includes entry into the Magical Ice Kingdom and with more workstations this year, there’s more opportunity to take part!
Bar Ice
Welcome to the coolest destination around. With a free cocktail included in the price, step inside this funky, pop-art themed bar where everything you see will be entirely crafted from ice.
Choose from a variety of delicious alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails, all served in individual pre-carved ice glasses. This unique pop-up bar is kept at a chilly -10°C, but don’t worry, you’ll be provided with a winter cloak and gloves on arrival to help keep you warm and cosy!
Bar Ice is very popular and tickets sell out quickly, especially at weekends. Be sure to book ahead so you don’t miss out!
Paddington on Ice
New to Winter Wonderland this year, Paddington on Ice combines cutting edge choreography, stunning costumes and toe tapping music!
At 45 minutes long, the show is the perfect length for family members of all ages. Join Paddington on his big adventure, as he travels by ship from the jungles of Peru to London.
The production features award-winning international figure skaters, wonderful costumes, and toe-tapping music – a pure all-encompassing show to delight and captivate the whole family.
We, at The Mowbray Court Hotel Earl Court, know what’s going on, when it’s happening, and where it all happens. We have the latest and greatest list of things to do in London ready for all our guests.
