Sleigh bells ring, are you listening? In Hyde Park, snow is glistening.
Winter Wonderland in London is back and families can once again enjoy the festivities that include a circus show, ice skating and an observation wheel.
Rollercoasters, live music and a whole range of food and drink will also be seen in a variety of rides, stalls and workshops, meaning there should be something for everyone who wishes to attend.
The popular event was cancelled in 2020 becuase of the coronavirus pandemic.
But now it is back and is a sign of Christmas that will hopefully come without fears of of viruses and hospitalisations.
But when does it start and what is different?
When is Winter Wonderland 2021?
Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park runs from November 19, 2021 to January 3, 2022.
Families are advised to come earlier on in the day and adults in the later afternoon and evening.
For eating and drinking, a selection of German cusines are on offer at the Bavarian village, while the regular festive stalls of mulled wine and hot chocolate are also there.
Bar Ice is a bar made entirely of ice, including the glasses, though if you're fed up with the winter chill you can visit the fire pit.
The top activities include ice skating on the UK's largest outdoor rink and a giant observation wheel will giving people views of the twinkling lights of London.
Or you can have a go at creating their own ice sculptures.
How to buy tickets for Winter Wonderland 2021
The event organisers are insisting that people book in advance this year and are using a useful ticketing system to make sure people can plan their days.
The pre-booked tickets can be bought here.
Certain days are proving very popular and Saturday December 11 is already sold out.
Tickets for the weekend are of course far more in demand and some days are also showing only limited tickets available.
There are three allocated times of day for people to visit. The first is from 10am to 1pm, with the second following as 1pm to 5pm. The final time period starts at 5pm, before closing down for the day at 10pm.
Tickets can be bought for free at off-peak times. Standard admissions are £5 per person and are £7.50 at peak times.
Tickets become free upon admission if an individual person spends £20 or more on paid-for rides and games when booking.
These attractions include:
- Ice skating
- Giant Observation Wheel
- Magical Ice Kingdom
- Circus shows
- Bar Ice
- Ice-sculpting workshops
- Fairground rides and games
The nearest tube stations include Hyde Park Corner, Knightsbridge and Marble Arch.
