Hyde Park Winter Wonderland 2026: dates, £1 tickets and what’s new this year

London’s biggest Christmas day out is three weeks away. Hyde Park Winter Wonderland opens on Thursday 19 November and runs until Sunday 3 January 2027, with more than 150 rides and attractions. If you want the cheapest tickets, book soon.

How to get £1 tickets

Half a million £1 off-peak entry tickets are available for Monday to Thursday visits in November. Standard entry costs £5.50 and peak entry £8.25. Entry is free if you spend £25 or more on attractions in advance. Tickets are sold through See Tickets via the official website, and booking ahead is strongly recommended for evenings and weekends.

Opening times to know

Most days run until 10pm, but some opening times are later than you might expect. On 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26 and 30 November and on 2 December, the gates open at 12pm. On 1 December they open at 2pm. Several December dates open at 11am. Check your date on the official site before you travel.

What’s new for 2026

The headline attraction is the Magical Ice Kingdom, carved from more than 500 tonnes of ice and themed around Neverland this year. There is also a K-Pop Dragon Circus, with tickets from £10.45, and candlelit concerts from £30.

Tips for your visit

• Go on a weekday in November for the cheapest entry and shortest queues.
• Book headline attractions such as the Ice Kingdom in advance; time slots sell out.
• Hyde Park Corner and Marble Arch are the handiest Tube stations.
• Remember it is closed on Christmas Day.

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