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Walking Tour In London from King’s Road to Winter Wonderland
About King’s Road, London
King’s Road combines the royal history of its origins with a unique status as the birthplace of the 20th century’s most iconic cultural movements. Today it still retains all the glamour and free-spirited fun with a fresh mix of contemporary fashion and art, combined with great food and drink.
King’s Road dates back to the 17th century when access along the route was only granted to those carrying a special token bearing the King’s initials. It was made a public thoroughfare in 1830, at a time when the area was becoming settled by artists, creatives and bohemians who hugely influenced its legacy.
Home to some of the best independent and high street stores, from Peter Jones, Green & Stone and Anthropologie, along with fantastic restaurants such as Rabbit and The Ivy Chelsea Garden
The Ivy Chelsea Garden
Located on London’s enduringly desirable King’s Road, The Ivy Chelsea Garden brings the familiar luxury of The Ivy on West Street to a relaxed yet sophisticated all-day dining restaurant in the heart of Chelsea.
Open seven days a week and comprised of a main restaurant, extensive terrace and garden, orangery and a beautiful private dining room, The Ivy Chelsea Garden offers tranquil al fresco dining all year and the perfect setting for any occasion.
London’s Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park
From thrilling fairground rides and ice skating to charming Christmas markets and family shows, join in the seasonal fun at Winter Wonderland in London.
This fun family event is one of the best things to do in London at Christmas. Featuring a huge selection of festive entertainment and activities, from ice skating and circus shows to a Christmas market and live music, there’s enough fun things to do to fill a whole day and evening.
Take a look at what’s usually happening at Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland. Plus, check the top tips to make the most of your next visit to Winter Wonderland in London.
What are the top activities at Winter Wonderland?
1. Skate to live music on the Winter Wonderland ice rink, the UK’s largest outdoor rink.
2. Marvel at the acrobatic wonders at a circus show.
3. Soar into the sky on the iconic Giant Observation Wheel and see the twinkling London lights below.
4. Ride a traditional carousel or brave the giant loops of nine different rollercoasters at the fairground.
5. Create your very own ice sculpture at the Ice Sculpting workshops
6. Step into the Magical Ice Kingdom, a fantasy palace with forest glades, sorcerers and more.
What are the best family activities at Winter Wonderland?
1. Enjoying carousel and helter-skelter rides at the traditional fairground with young kids or giving older children adrenaline-fuelled rides on the Winter Wonderland rollercoasters.
2. Being enchanted by daytime shows, which included Zippos Christmas Circus and Cirque Beserk.
3. Stepping into Winter Wonderland Santa’s Grotto in Santa Land, where the little ones can meet 4. Father Christmas and get a small free gift (if they’ve been good of course!)
5. There’s also a host of fun rides for smaller children, including a 45m-long (148ft) Ice Slide!
Where can you eat and drink at Winter Wonderland?
1. Head to Winter Wonderland’s many restaurants, bars and food stalls for tasty food, mulled wine or warming hot chocolate.
2. Try festive German fare, such as German sausage and glühwein in the Bavarian Village.
3. Wrap up and relax with a cocktail at Bar Ice, where the bar, tables and even glasses are made of ice. Booking in advance is essential.
4. Warm up at the Fire Pit bar with its crackling fires and uplifting live music.
5. Ride the carousel and enjoy a slow 360-degree spin with a festive drink at the Carousel Bar.
6. Enjoy craft ales, hot chocolate and warming food in giant tipis at Thor’s Tipi. Snuggle up by the log fires, grab a blanket and escape the cold outside.
Winter Wonderland tickets
Winter Wonderland must be pre-booked and during off-peak times is free to enter, but entry at peak times and access to some activities requires a paid-for ticket. If you spend an additional £20 on paid-for attractions, rides or games when booking your entry ticket, your entry fee will be free.
Paid-for attractions include:
Ice skating
Giant Observation Wheel
Magical Ice Kingdom
Circus shows
Bar Ice
Ice-sculpting workshops
Fairground rides and games
Links:
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London’s Winter Wonderland 2021 in Hyde Park
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