Hyde Park Winter Wonderland 2026 runs from Thursday 19 November 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027 and is open every day except Christmas Day. Most days it opens at 10am and closes at 10pm, with last entry at 9:30pm. From Presidential Apartments Kensington on Barkston Gardens it's a 4-minute walk to Earl's Court station and then 8 minutes on the Piccadilly line to Hyde Park Corner, the closest station.
Winter Wonderland 2026 dates and opening times
The 2026 season starts on 19 November and ends on 3 January 2027, with the site closed on 25 December. Opening times change through the season:
| Dates | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Most days, 19 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027 | 10am | 10pm (last entry 9:30pm) |
| 19–20 Nov, 23–26 Nov, 30 Nov, 2 Dec | 12pm | 10pm |
| 1 Dec | 2pm | 10pm |
| 27 Nov, 3–4 Dec, 7–11 Dec, 14–18 Dec, 28 Dec – 1 Jan | 11am | 10pm |
| 25 December | Closed | |
Source: the official Hyde Park Winter Wonderland tickets guide, checked 29 October 2026. Times can change, so check your date before you travel.
Winter Wonderland tickets
Everyone needs an entry ticket for a one-hour arrival slot, booked on the official website. Entry is free when you spend over £25 in one online order on rides, attractions, passes or meal deals. Prices for entry, rides and shows change by date, so compare a few dates before you book.
How to get to Winter Wonderland from Earl's Court
- Walk to Earl's Court station: about 4 minutes from Presidential Apartments Kensington.
- Take the Piccadilly line eastbound, towards Cockfosters, to Hyde Park Corner: about 8 minutes, no changes.
- Follow the signs from the station into Hyde Park.
The Piccadilly line runs all night on Friday and Saturday nights (the Night Tube). Services change around Christmas Day and Boxing Day, so read our guide to how the Tube runs over Christmas before you plan a late trip.
What's on at Winter Wonderland Hyde Park
Winter Wonderland Hyde Park fills the park with rides, food, shows and Christmas markets. Regular highlights include:
- The giant observation wheel, for views over the park lit up at night.
- The Magical Ice Kingdom, a walk-through of ice and snow sculptures.
- The ice rink, set among the lights.
- The Bavarian Village, for German food, beer and mulled wine.
- Christmas market stalls selling gifts and festive food. Our guide to Christmas markets in London covers the others across the city.
- Circus and shows, which change every year. Check the 2026 line-up on the official website.
Tips for visiting Winter Wonderland London
- Book entry online before the day, and pick your arrival slot.
- Weekday afternoons are usually quieter than evenings and weekends.
- Most of the site is outdoors, so wear warm layers and waterproof shoes.
- Stay into the evening to see the lights at their best.
Where to stay for Winter Wonderland: serviced apartments in Kensington
Presidential Apartments Kensington is a single building of serviced apartments in Kensington at 6–12 Barkston Gardens, London SW5 0EN: a 4-minute walk to Earl's Court station, then 8 minutes on the Piccadilly line to Hyde Park Corner. Every apartment has its own kitchen with a dishwasher, a washing machine and a drying rack, air conditioning and living space, so you can make breakfast before a day in town and come back to more than a hotel room. Reception is open 24 hours and housekeeping visits on weekdays.
Staying a week or more over Christmas and New Year? See our long-stay offer for 7 nights or more, and book direct on our website for our best rate.
