Which Winter Wonderland attraction are you most looking forward to experiencing this festive season? Win a £200 Voucher

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With Christmas around the corner, it's time to start planning your must-do winter activities - what better place to celebrate the festive season than at Hyde Park Winter Wonderland?!

I’m sure many of you will be excited to know that Winter Wonderland is back this year with all the seasonal magic we’ve been waiting for and so much more!

Do you love the cosy charm of the Christmas markets, where you can wander through festive stalls with a warm cup of mulled wine in hand? Maybe your kids love the thrill of the rollercoasters, or perhaps you have little ones eagerly waiting to meet Santa in his grotto? Winter Wonderland truly has something for everyone, so whatever your festive favourites, we’d love to hear from you!

We'd like you to share which Winter Wonderland attractions you’re most excited for this season, and your top tips for making the most of the experience. Whether you’re coming with family, friends, or for a cosy date night, let us know your must-do activities to inspire others as they plan their perfect Winter Wonderland day or evening! ❄️✨

Here's what Winter Wonderland have to say:

For 17 years, Hyde Park Winter Wonderland has been spreading the festive spirit for Londoners and tourists alike. With humble beginnings as an open-air Christmas market in Hyde Park, Winter Wonderland has since grown into an extravaganza with ice skating, live performances, roller coaster rides, street food stalls, festive bars and live music.

Join us as Hyde Park Winter Wonderland returns to London for six magical weeks from 21 November 2024 to 5 January 2025.

You check out what Winter Wonderland has in store for 2024 here.

To say thank you for participating, one lucky Mumsnetter will win a £200 voucher for a store of their choice! To be entered into the prize draw to win the voucher you must:

• Share your favourite activities in the thread below
• Vote in our poll below

Thanks Mumsnetters! We can’t wait to hear from you, and good luck with the prize draw!

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Always love doing the big wheel ~ DS has been let on free although not being ‘young enough’ 2 years running!

Cant do a WW trip without churros either 😋

I love Ice Mountain followed by hot chocolate and churros!

100% the ice skating, under the festive lights - just the best (as long as the stewards keep others from weaving and speeding) then some street food, and a ride on the star flyer.

It's the first year my kids are old enough to understand Christmas so they are very excited about meeting Santa

Always my first mulled wine of the year!

It's a shame that WW have introduced a new disability access system which is creating barriers that prevents some people I know from being able to visit.

They've been many times in the past and loved every second. But won't be able to visit this year.

Personally, it's the hot chocolate and festive vibe that puts me in the Christmas mood.

Another vote for the big wheel - love this, its slow enough for me and high enough to see so much - and you can really soak in the atmosphere. We are thinking of buying a Santaland Unlimited Ride Pass for the rides too.

I love a look around diffrent stalls with a posh hot chocolate.

We go there primarily for the ice skating - but check the weather forecast first - a cold clear day is the best - a close second is the big wheel,

We are looking forward to the real ice slide !

Cirque Berserk for us ! 45 minutes of thrills.

I actually (foolishly) just checked online to see about visiting winter wonderland this year, as after the first few years I had dismissed it as being commercialised and for tourists. This thread made me think ah maybe it will be nice to try again.

I see that its no longer free entry (£25 minimum spend) unless you go on select weekdays at 10am or Boxing Day, which we could do - but not at 10am.

So the attraction I miss most is free entry.

It's not Christmas for us without going ice skating outdoors - with the atmosphere and sounds and smells of Christmas.

Weather and queue permitting the giant wheel !

It used to be good but now it's so expensive I no longer bother going.

There are usually fairs and Christmas markets dotted around London (centrally and in the outer boroughs) that are as good but a bit cheaper. Also, free entry.

Skating is a much nicer experience at Somerset House anyway.

I'm not going to get the prize money, but I'll just say Do Your Research.

DD is doing her ice skating grades so the ice rink for her. Ice slide for DS, mulled wine for me!

Go every year and used to be free to go in.in my 70's now so given up on the rides but love the atmosphere and watching my daughter and granddaughter going on the rides.its a tradition for us now.

Definitely the ice skating!

We go in as soon as it opens to get in the big rides easily. They're exceptional. the best bit for me was where an entertainer lady was singing on a podium and everyone was joining in and the atmosphere was amazing .

I love the Christmas market! It’s definitely the best bit!

I’m taking a teen I mentor and she’s very excited about all the rides!

My personal favourite from previous years is the bar which is a carousel. Christmas tunes in the background and is there anywhere better for a gluhwein or hot choc!

My daughter loved the circus and the rides last year. I would love to take both of my children now that my youngest is a bit older.

We really enjoyed the Ice Trail around Lincoln last year with all the lights twinkling as the evening fell, all the shops up Steep Hill and around Bailgate were very focused on Christmas and the atmosphere was really lovely.

Favourite thing every year is a chap who runs the game where you have to climb a rope ladder that wobbles and ring a bell at the top. DD had her 1st try age 5 and has been back every year for the past 10, never managed to ring the bell though. We also love the ice skating and the Bavarian village. Wouldn't be Christmas for us without a visit to Winter Wonderland 🎄🎅🏼🤶🏼

We love a stroll around the different markets with a nice hot chocolate to keep us toasty! Little ones are 2 and 3 now and love all the lights illuminating and the different colours. Can't wait to take them this year.