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Hyde Park Winter Wonderland: free entry days, tickets & hours
Independent guide, not the official Winter Wonderland website. Official links are under Sources.
Winter Wonderland is free for some visitors, not for everyone.
- Free for: Children aged 2 and under enter free (they still need a ticket); Essential Companion ticket for a carer of a disabled visitor.
- Otherwise: standard entry ticket (adult, booked in advance, booking fee included) — £5.50.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Children aged 2 and under enter free (they still need a ticket): A free entry ticket must still be booked for the child.
- Free Essential Companion ticket for a carer of a disabled visitor: Book online or at the Box Office, subject to availability.
- Entry is not free in 2026: everyone aged 3+ needs a timed ticket. The cheapest are the £1 green Off-Peak slots, mostly Monday-Thursday in November.
- If you plan to ride anyway, pre-book £25 or more of rides or food in one online order and your entry ticket is free.
- Your ticket only fixes the hour you arrive - once inside you can stay until 22:00, so an early slot gives the longest visit.
- Advance prices end at 23:59 the day before; buying on the day costs more, and popular slots sell out.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free forChildren aged 2 and under enter free (they still need a ticket) | children under 3 | Book a free child entry ticket with the rest of your party. Rides, attractions and games are still paid. | Yes |
| Free forFree Essential Companion ticket for a carer of a disabled visitor | carers of visitors with disabilities | The disabled visitor needs an Access Card or a Hyde Park Winter Wonderland Digital Access Pass showing +1 or +2; the disabled visitor buys their own entry ticket. | Yes |
Official prices
Winter Wonderland ticket prices
| Standard entry ticket (adult, booked in advance, booking fee included) — Entry is ticketed for everyone aged 3+, in one-hour slots. 2026 advance prices: Off-Peak £1 (green slots), Standard £5.50 (gold), Peak £8.25 (orange, mostly late afternoons and weekends); on-the-day prices are higher (the site values entry at up to £9.50). Entry becomes free if you pre-book £25+ of rides, attractions, packages or meal deals in one online transaction. Rides and attractions are always extra. | £5.50 |
| The Ice Rink (adult, advance, from; skates included) — London's largest outdoor ice rink | £12.65 |
| The Giant Wheel (adult/teen, advance, from) — Views over Hyde Park and the West End | £8.80 |
| Magical Ice Kingdom (adult, advance, from) — Walk-through ice and snow sculptures | £10.20 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (standard entry ticket (adult, booked in advance, booking fee included)). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: Winter Wonderland
Ratings and prices from the booking partners; prices may change.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 10:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00–22:00 |
| Wed | 10:00–22:00 |
| Thu | 10:00–22:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–22:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–22:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–22:00 |
| Mon | 12:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 12:00–22:00 |
| Wed | 12:00–22:00 |
| Thu | 12:00–22:00 |
| Fri | 12:00–22:00 |
| Sat | 12:00–22:00 |
| Sun | 12:00–22:00 |
| Mon | 11:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 11:00–22:00 |
| Wed | 11:00–22:00 |
| Thu | 11:00–22:00 |
| Fri | 11:00–22:00 |
| Sat | 11:00–22:00 |
| Sun | 11:00–22:00 |
Closed today (holiday or special closure).
19 November 2026 to 3 January 2027, every day except Christmas Day, closing at 22:00 (last entry 21:30). Opens 10:00 on most days; 12:00 on 19-20, 23-26 and 30 Nov and 2 Dec; 14:00 on 1 Dec; 11:00 on 27 Nov, 3-4, 7-11 and 14-18 Dec and 28 Dec-1 Jan. Timed one-hour entry slots between 10:00 and 20:00; once in you can stay until closing.
Hyde Park, London W2 2UH, United Kingdom
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FAQ
Winter Wonderland: common questions
Is Winter Wonderland free?
Winter Wonderland has no free entry for everyone. Also free: Children aged 2 and under enter free (they still need a ticket); Essential Companion ticket for a carer of a disabled visitor. Otherwise the official ticket costs £5.50.
Who gets free entry to Winter Wonderland?
Children under 3 — book a free child entry ticket with the rest of your party. Rides, attractions and games are still paid.. Carers of visitors with disabilities — the disabled visitor needs an Access Card or a Hyde Park Winter Wonderland Digital Access Pass showing +1 or +2; the disabled visitor buys their own entry ticket..
Do I need to book for free entry to Winter Wonderland?
A free entry ticket must still be booked for the child.
How much is a ticket to Winter Wonderland?
Standard entry ticket (adult, booked in advance, booking fee included) costs £5.50 on the official site.
What are Winter Wonderland's opening hours?
19 Nov – 3 Jan: daily 10:00–22:00. 19 Nov – 20 Nov, 23 Nov – 26 Nov, 30 Nov, 2 Dec: daily 12:00–22:00. 27 Nov, 3 Dec – 4 Dec, 7 Dec – 11 Dec, 14 Dec – 18 Dec, 28 Dec – 1 Jan: daily 11:00–22:00.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- help.hydeparkwinterwonderland.com/hc/en-gb/articles/32623830581789-Are-children-aged-2-and-under-able-to-enter-for-free · checked Wednesday, 28 October 2026
- help.hydeparkwinterwonderland.com/hc/en-gb/articles/37785246869533-Can-I-get-an-Essential-Companion-entry-ticket · checked Wednesday, 28 October 2026
- hydeparkwinterwonderland.com/tickets-guide/
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