Santa Land at Hyde Park Winter Wonderland
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Santa Land is the place to head if you're visiting Hyde Park Winter Wonderland with children. There's a whole section dedicated to younger visitors, with fairground rides, Santa's Grotto and a chance to meet Father Christmas without paying extra for the visit itself. Just remember you'll still need a Winter Wonderland entry ticket to get through the gates.
Santa Land at Hyde Park Winter Wonderland 2026
Date: Thursday 19 November 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027 (closed Christmas Day)
Time: Winter Wonderland opens between 10am and 2pm, depending on the date, and closes at 10pm. Santa's Grotto is advertised from 10am to 6pm.
Cost: Winter Wonderland entry from £1 off-peak, with higher prices at busier times. Santa's Grotto is free once inside. Fairground rides cost extra unless included in a pass.
Location: Hyde Park, London, W2 2UH
Drop-in / booking required: Winter Wonderland entry tickets must be booked in advance. Santa's Grotto is first come, first served.
Suitable for: All ages. Individual rides may have height restrictions.
What's happening at Santa Land?
Santa Land is Winter Wonderland's dedicated family area, with rides ranging from Santa's Train Ride and the Reindeer Ride to the Racing Coaster, Dragon's Nest and Race-o-Rama. There's plenty for children who fancy a spin on the fairground rides, while grown-ups can decide whether to join in or watch from the sidelines.
New for 2026 is the Santa Land Unlimited Ride Pass, giving visitors unlimited rides on more than 16 selected attractions throughout the day. It's worth looking at if your children are likely to want another go. And another.
Meet Santa for free
One of the best things about Santa Land is that meeting Father Christmas doesn't cost anything extra. Children can visit him in his grotto and receive a present, and there's also a chance to see Mrs Claus greeting visitors from the balcony.
You can't reserve a slot for Santa's Grotto, so it's worth heading there earlier in your visit. Queues can close ahead of the advertised finishing time on busy days.
More free festive activities
Santa Land also has The Elves' Workshop, where children can get stuck into puzzles, turn giant cogs and help bring Santa's toys to life. It's free once you've entered Winter Wonderland.
On selected dates, you can catch the Winter Wonderland Parade, featuring Santa's helpers heading off after their day's work. The parade is free to watch, with dates and times listed on the official parade schedule.
Good to know before you go
Entry prices vary depending on when you visit. Off-peak tickets are advertised at £1, standard entry at £5.50 and peak entry at £8.25. Spend £25 online on eligible rides, attractions or packages and you can unlock free event entry.
Once you're inside Winter Wonderland, you can stay as long as you like, so there's no need to rush between activities. Just make sure you arrive during your allocated entry window.
For a full breakdown of prices, opening times and ticket options, check the official Winter Wonderland ticket guide.
