When does Winter Wonderland open in 2026?

Hyde Park Winter Wonderland opens on Thursday 19 November 2026 and runs until Sunday 3 January 2027. It's open every day except Christmas Day, usually from 10am to 10pm. Everyone needs a pre-booked entry ticket, but off-peak slots (Monday to Thursday in November) are free to enter.

How much does Christmas at Kew cost in 2026?

Christmas at Kew tickets start from £25.50 on Kew's website, with child and family tickets also available. Under-4s go free. The trail runs on selected dates from 13 November 2026 to 3 January 2027, and tickets are timed, so popular slots sell out early.

What are the best free Christmas things to do in London with kids?

The West End Christmas lights on Regent Street, Oxford Street, Carnaby Street and Covent Garden are free to walk around. Trafalgar Square has carol singing at the Norwegian Christmas tree throughout December. Winter Wonderland's off-peak entry slots and its Santa's Grotto are also free.

Which London pantos are on for Christmas 2026?

Confirmed 2026 pantos include Cinderella at the London Palladium (5 December 2026 to 10 January 2027) with Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders, Jack and the Beanstalk at Hackney Empire (21 November to 31 December 2026) and Cinderella at Lyric Hammersmith (19 November 2026 to 3 January 2027).