London: A Haute Guide To Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland

Since 2007, 15 million visitors have marveled at the delights of Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland. Every year we anxiously await November when the annual festival returns. While it is the same Winter Wonderland we’ve grown to love, each season we find new treasures to discover. Here is your essential go-to guide of Winter Wonderland’s haute musts.

Where to Eat and Drink:

Mr.Fogg’s Pop-up Cocktail Bar

The famous Mr.Fogg’s is gracing Winter Wonderland with its presence for a wonderfully curated pop-up. They will serve the same standard of sumptuous World Class cocktails that you’d find in their swanky Mayfair location. The décor will match caliber of their creations complete with Victorian-inspired accents that will transport guest into an incredibly Dickensian Christmas.

Swiss Chalet 

If a haute trip to the Swiss Alps isn’t in the calendar for this year, play a little make believe at Winter Wonderland’s Swiss Chalet. This Tyrolean-style eatery serves all your favorite Swiss delicacies and sharing platters. It is one of the only spots with table service and a proper sit-down meal environment. Treat yourself to some time out at the haute Swiss Chalet.

Christmas Markets

When’s the last time you enjoyed some mulled wine with a Nutella-filled crepe? Probably last year at Winter Wonderland; and luckily for you, it’s about to be back in your life. If you want to try a bit of everything without committing to a full-on meal, head over to the Christmas Markets. Here you will be surrounded by the likes of hot chocolates, hot toddys, warm pretzels, hot cider and more.

Bar Ice

Drink yourself to warmth and joy in this truly arctic experience. During your 30-minute long Bar Ice session you will drink all the cocktails your heart desires out of your own unique ice glass. And don’t worry, you’ll receive a warming cloak upon entry. Have a ball in this charming ice palace.

What to Do:

Ski Zillertal Ice Rink

Skate day and night surrounded by 100,000 enchanting Christmas lights. Make your away around the central Victorian bandstand as you glide past Hyde Park’s winter trees. Remember this magical moment with a professional photo taken by Zillertal’s photographer. It’ll be a memory you won’t want to forget.

Christmas Markets

Do some untraditional Christmas shopping in a traditional Christmas setting at Winter Wonderland’s markets. 200 fairy-lit Bavarian style wooden chalets outline a walkway into the magical festival. Not only can you find unique gifts from handmade crafts to accessories, there are also some tasty treats and warming drinks.

Circus Shows 

If you’re not into the cold and would rather keep inside, a Zippos Circus show is the option for you. Warm and comfortable seating in a theatre style atmosphere makes the MEGA DOME a perfect break from the outdoor markets and rides. Whether you’re checking out the family-friendly Zippos Christmas Circus or the contemporary thrill show Cirque Berserk, there is a show for all audiences.

Magical Ice Kingdom

The largest of it’s kind in the UK; the Magical Ice Kingdom is exactly how it sounds, magical. This special spot is somewhere to bring friends and family of all ages. It’s the picture perfect attraction for everyone to enjoy.

The Giant Wheel

Perhaps you are looking for a little privacy with your loved one. In such case, take a spin around the Giant Wheel. This Winter Wonderland staple lets you soar 60 metres into the London sky from the comfort of an enclosed pod. Gaze over 360-degree views of Winter Wonderland and London.

Rides

Unleash the kid in you with one of Winter Wonderland’s signature rides. From adrenaline inducers to children’s rides you have an unlimited variety. Don’t miss out on your chance to ‘never grow up’ this year.