Hyde Park Winter Wonderland
51°30′ N 0°09′ WLondonfrom Nov 19Seasonal
The Christmas fair in Hyde Park mixes Christmas market stalls with an ice rink and fairground rides, and suits families and groups who want a big night out, though entry is by timed ticket. In 2026 it runs from 19 November to 3 January 2027, open every day except Christmas Day until 22:00, with dates confirmed by the organizer.
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland runs November 19, 2026 to January 3, 2027 · confirmed by the organizer (source)
Advent SundaysGaudete, 13 DecemberChristmas Eve
Dates and hours
- November 19, 2026 to January 3, 2027Confirmedsourcechecked Oct 10, 2026
Hours · Mon–Sun 10:00–22:00
- Nov 19, 2026 · 12:00–22:00 (Opening day.)
- Nov 20, 2026 · 12:00–22:00
- Nov 23, 2026 · 12:00–22:00
- Nov 24, 2026 · 12:00–22:00
- Nov 25, 2026 · 12:00–22:00
- Nov 26, 2026 · 12:00–22:00
- Nov 27, 2026 · 11:00–22:00
- Nov 30, 2026 · 12:00–22:00
- Dec 1, 2026 · 14:00–22:00
- Dec 2, 2026 · 12:00–22:00
- Dec 3, 2026 · 11:00–22:00
- Dec 4, 2026 · 11:00–22:00
- Dec 7, 2026 · 11:00–22:00
- Dec 8, 2026 · 11:00–22:00
- Dec 9, 2026 · 11:00–22:00
- Dec 10, 2026 · 11:00–22:00
- Dec 11, 2026 · 11:00–22:00
- Dec 14, 2026 · 11:00–22:00
- Dec 15, 2026 · 11:00–22:00
- Dec 16, 2026 · 11:00–22:00
- Dec 17, 2026 · 11:00–22:00
- Dec 18, 2026 · 11:00–22:00
- Dec 25, 2026 · closed (Christmas Day.)
- Dec 28, 2026 · 11:00–22:00
- Dec 29, 2026 · 11:00–22:00
- Dec 30, 2026 · 11:00–22:00
- Dec 31, 2026 · 11:00–22:00
- Jan 1, 2027 · 11:00–22:00
- Jan 3, 2027 · 10:00–22:00 (Last day, billed as a family fun day.)
Access and crowds
- Getting around
- The organizer recommends Green Park or Bond Street stations for step-free access or buggies, since both have lifts. Hyde Park Corner, Knightsbridge and Marble Arch are closer but get busy and sometimes close. The organizer's help centre with full access details refused our requests.
- Busiest
- Peak sessions sell out ahead of the date, and the organizer advises booking by 23:59 the night before.
- Quieter
- Off-peak Monday to Thursday sessions in November, marked in green when you book.
Think of this as a funfair with a market inside it. The Christmas stalls cluster in the Market Square and the Bavarian Village near the Green Gate, while the rest of the site fills with fairground rides and the ice rink around the bandstand. Pick your gate by what you want to see first.
Book ahead and choose your slot with care. Entry runs on timed tickets, and the popular sessions sell out ahead of the date. The £1 off-peak tickets for Monday to Thursday in November are the cheapest way in.
The fair stays open between Christmas and New Year, which few British markets manage. Only Christmas Day is dark, and on Boxing Day the Elizabeth line does not run, so plan another route to Paddington or Bond Street.
Worth knowing
- Book by 23:59 the night before your visit for the advance prices.
- Use Green Park or Bond Street stations for lifts if you have a buggy or need step-free access.
- Enter by the Green Gate if the Christmas market is your main reason to go.
Quick answers about Hyde Park Winter Wonderland
When is the Christmas fair in Hyde Park in 2026?
The Christmas fair in Hyde Park runs from 19 November 2026 to 3 January 2027, open every day except Christmas Day. The organizer has confirmed the dates.
Do you need a ticket for the Christmas fair in Hyde Park?
Yes. Entry to the Christmas fair in Hyde Park is by timed ticket. Off-peak tickets cost £1 Monday to Thursday in November 2026, and spending £25 online makes entry free.
What time does the Christmas fair in Hyde Park open?
The Christmas fair in Hyde Park opens at 10:00 on most days and closes at 22:00. Some weekdays open at 11:00 or 12:00, and 1 December opens at 14:00.
Is the Christmas fair in Hyde Park open on Boxing Day?
Yes. The Christmas fair in Hyde Park opens on 26 December 2026, but the Elizabeth line does not run that day.
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