Winter Wonderland
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland provides a spectacular festive destination with something to excite people of all ages. Choose from one of our popular attractions, experience the thrilling rides, take a trip to Santa Land, browse the Christmas markets and enjoy the festive fare. FREE to enter and soak up the festive atmosphere!
Book ahead for ice skating,The Magical Ice Kingdom, Zippos Circus, Giant wheel and Bar Ice. Advance booking is highly recommended as attraction tickets sell out, especially at weekends and evenings. Advance tickets guarantee fast-track entry into Hyde Park Winter Wonderland!
Winter Wonderland starts at 5pm on Friday November 21 2014. From then on it will open between 10am and 10pm every day, from November 22 2014 to January 4 2015 excluding Christmas Day when the event is closed. Admission to Winter Wonderland is FREE. You will, however, have to pay for the attractions you wish to use. Tokens are needed for rides and these can be bought at Token Booths on site.
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Disney On Ice presents 100 Years of magic
Combining tales as old as time from some of Disney’s best loved stories, Disney On Ice comes to the 02 Arena on Christmas Eve and we can’t think of a better way to entertain little ones during the excitement of the run up to Christmas day. Join more than 60 Disney characters including the stars of Disney/Pixar’s Finding Nemo, as they take to the ice for a grand celebration in Disney On Ice celebrates ‘100 Years of Magic’.
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Ice Skating at The Natural History Museum
You can now combine a visit to one of Britain’s most popular museums – exploring exhibitions including the ‘Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2013’ or the ‘Dinosaurs Gallery’ – with some spectacular christmas ice skating at the Natural History Museum. With its grand christmas tree, festive music and christmas market stalls selling unique craft gifts, it’s also a great place to meet both family and friends.
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Ice skating at Somerset House
There’s really nothing that sums up London at Christmas better than wrapping up warm and getting your skates on. We’ve been umming and ahhing over which is our favourite of the capital’s outdoor ice rinks, and after much deliberation we’ve gone for Somerset House again. Because, with an evening’s skating around the iconic 40-foot Christmas tree in the grand courtyard to the sounds of Tchaikovsky, followed by some late-night shopping at The Christmas Arcade and with Fortnum & Mason offering a host of seasonal experiences on and off the ice, it’s simply streets ahead in the glamour and romance stakes.
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Carols by Candlelight – Royal Albert Hall
If there’s anything that’s guaranteed to get you in the festive mood, it’s a Christmas carol service – and there’s nowhere more impressive than one by candlelight at the Royal Albert Hall. This year sees a range of seasonal classics from Rutter’s ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’ to Gruber’s ‘Silent Night’ – all performed by the Mozart Festival Orchestra in full 18th-century period costume. With the scriptures read by special guest Robert Powell, it’s a wonderful experience that’ll have you counting down the days till Christmas.
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Hogwarts at Christmas at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
Celebrate the festive season Harry Potter style with Hogwarts at Christmas at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter.
Ensuring things are even more magical than usual, the most amazing snowfall of the season hits Hogwarts. Get up close to the stunning model castle used in the Harry Potter films as it’s covered in a blanket of special effects snow for the Christmas period.
The many intricately detailed sets in the studio are also given a Christmas makeover as props and decorations used in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone are brought out of storage.
There’s also the chance to marvel at the eight Christmas trees that line the Great Hall, alongside festoons of holly, mistletoe and golden wreaths.
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Hamleys – Father Christmas Meetings
Join Father Christmas and his lovable elves at The Finest Toy Shop in the World! for fun, magic and theatre at this very special time of year. I Met Father Christmas at Hamleys! is an extra special experience where children will enjoy up to 1 hour with Father Christmas, take part in seasonal activities, enjoy delicious snacks and receive a special gift bag from Father Christmas to take home.
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hristmas Lights In London
There’s nothing like the sparkle of London Christmas lights to give the city an instant festive makeover. Details of plans and dates for lights in Oxford Street, Covent Garden, Regent Street, Westfield etc. will be added to this page as events are announced. You can also browse our gallery of Christmas lights in London from years gone by.
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The Nutcracker – Royal Opera House
Visit one of the best-loved ballet productions to really get you in the mood. The Nutcracker comes back to the capital every year and tells the story of Clara, who creeps downstairs one Christmas Eve to find that her toys have come to life.
