{"id":41176,"date":"2025-11-11T17:57:38","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T16:57:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/?p=41176"},"modified":"2025-12-09T11:49:57","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T10:49:57","slug":"christmas-theme-parks-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/christmas\/christmas-theme-parks-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas at the UK\u2019s theme parks &#8211; Winter magic for families"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Pantomimes, mince pies, mulled wine and\u2026 theme parks? You might not think places like Alton Towers and LEGOLAND are particularly Christmassy, but Britain\u2019s theme parks are transformed into winter wonderlands during the festive season.<\/h2>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">If you\u2019re looking for some chilly thrills beyond the local ice rink, here are five UK theme parks to visit and their Christmas events.<\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legoland.co.uk\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">LEGOLAND Windsor<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a> &#8211; build your perfect Christmas<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-41177 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/legoland-christmas.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas at LEGOLAND\" width=\"598\" height=\"422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/legoland-christmas.jpg 598w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/legoland-christmas-250x176.jpg 250w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/legoland-christmas-120x85.jpg 120w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/legoland-christmas-480x339.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/><\/strong>Festive shows, LEGO Santa and a giant DUPLO Christmas tree welcome you to LEGOLAND Windsor this winter. Kids can enrol in the Elf Training Academy Show, where they\u2019ll learn how to build, sing and move like a proper Christmas elf. The Build to Give workshop helps bring about the true spirit of the season \u2013 every LEGO heart that\u2019s built triggers the donation of a LEGO set to charity!<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">For an extra magical experience, book a festive sleepover in a LEGO-themed hotel room or upgrade your ticket to meet Father Christmas in his cosy grotto. Both upgrades include a LEGO gift for every child on the booking. With over 20 iconic rides and attractions still open, Christmas at LEGOLAND promises thrills, spills and creative builds!<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Stay nearby<\/h4>\n<div class=\"sdstaynearby\">\n<div class=\"sdcol2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/329\/Windsor-Central-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelodge.co.uk\/image\/upload\/v1675260555\/ecrm\/hotels-digi\/GB0784.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"sdcol2 sdlast\" style=\"padding-bottom: 20px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/249\/Slough-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelodge.co.uk\/image\/upload\/v1675260555\/ecrm\/hotels-digi\/GB0766.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn btn-blue wpel-icon-right\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/search\/results?location=LEGOLAND\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Search deals<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.altontowers.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Alton Towers<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a> &#8211; a spectacular Santa sleepover<\/strong><\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DQ7FBX_jAt6\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DQ7FBX_jAt6\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">A post shared by Alton Towers Resort (Official) (@altontowers)<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Swap reindeer for roller coasters this Christmas at one of Britain\u2019s most iconic theme parks. Alton Towers offers a Santa Sleepover on selected dates throughout November and December \u2013 a short break families won\u2019t want to miss!<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">The package includes a one-day entry to the theme park, an overnight stay in one of the resort\u2019s themed hotels, a personal visit to Santa\u2019s Grotto and even a traditional Christmas panto! And that\u2019s not all \u2013 you also get access to the UK\u2019s only CBeebies land, the waterpark and even nine holes of extraordinary golf.<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">In other words, you can cram a whole week\u2019s worth of festive fun into two days. And with an evening meal and buffet breakfast included, you won\u2019t have to peel a single sprout!<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Stay nearby<\/h4>\n<div class=\"sdstaynearby\">\n<div class=\"sdcol2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/385\/Ashbourne-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelodge.co.uk\/image\/upload\/v1675260555\/ecrm\/hotels-digi\/GB0948.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"sdcol2 sdlast\" style=\"padding-bottom: 20px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/486\/Stoke-on-Trent-Trentham-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelodge.co.uk\/image\/upload\/v1675260555\/ecrm\/hotels-digi\/GB1248.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn btn-blue wpel-icon-right\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/search\/results?location=Alton%20Towers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Search deals<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>3. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chessington.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Chessington World of Adventures<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a> &#8211; explore the Winter\u2019s Tail<\/strong><\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DQW29iKCYOA\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DQW29iKCYOA\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">A post shared by ChessingtonWorldOfAdventures (@chessingtonworldofadventures)<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Animal lovers and young families will love Chessington World of Adventures\u2019 Winter\u2019s Tail event. The resort pulls out all the stops for its Christmas Village, with an enchanted, snow-covered forest and energetic elves that make for a movie-like experience.<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Get down and boogie at the event\u2019s festive silent disco before visiting Santa\u2019s cosy Grotto, which is adorned with twinkling lights and warmed by a woodfire. After sharing your Christmas wish with St. Nick, head to the Toy Workshop, where the elves might hand you an early present!<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Beyond the village, there\u2019s a festive light trail, carollers singing classic tunes, and even a boisterous Christmas panto (oh yes there is!). Select rides stay open, so you can still get your adrenaline fix. And with entry to the Zoo and SEA LIFE is included in your Christmas Village tickets. It\u2019s the ultimate combination of thrills and festive feels.<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Stay nearby<\/h4>\n<div class=\"sdstaynearby\">\n<div class=\"sdcol2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/557\/Epsom-Central-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelodge.co.uk\/image\/upload\/v1675260555\/ecrm\/hotels-digi\/GB0448.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"sdcol2 sdlast\" style=\"padding-bottom: 20px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/282\/London-Chessington-Tolworth-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelodge.co.uk\/image\/upload\/v1675260555\/ecrm\/hotels-digi\/GB0779.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn btn-blue wpel-icon-right\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/search\/results?location=Chessington%20World%20of%20Adventures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Search deals<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>4. <a href=\"https:\/\/paultonspark.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Paultons Park<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a> &#8211; party with Peppa Pig and friends<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37704 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Peppa-Pig-World.jpg\" alt=\"Peppa Pig World\" width=\"598\" height=\"422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Peppa-Pig-World.jpg 598w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Peppa-Pig-World-250x176.jpg 250w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Peppa-Pig-World-120x85.jpg 120w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Peppa-Pig-World-480x339.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/>If you have little ones who can\u2019t get enough of Peppa Pig, head to Paultons Park in Hampshire. Here, you\u2019ll find Peppa Pig World transformed with yuletide decorations for its Celebration of Christmas event and even meet Peppa and George in their winter outfits!<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">The park\u2019s Festive Family Fun includes Santa\u2019s Storytime, Magical Illuminations and your chance to meet Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph, Santa\u2019s elves and even Father Christmas himself. The Santa\u2019s Christmas Wish Show delivers a theatrical extravaganza, with singing, dancing, and special effects performed by everyone\u2019s favourite Christmas characters.<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Even thrill-seekers can get their fix: Tornado Springs remains open, as well as rides in Lost Kingdom and Critter Creek! And when you\u2019ve had your fill of entertainment, fill your plate with a festive feast. The Yorky Wrap comes highly recommended \u2013 picture a giant Yorkshire pudding, filled with the turkey and trimmings of a traditional Christmas dinner (yum!).<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Stay nearby<\/h4>\n<div class=\"sdstaynearby\">\n<div class=\"sdcol2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/55\/Stoney-Cross-Lyndhurst-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelodge.co.uk\/image\/upload\/v1675260555\/ecrm\/hotels-digi\/GB0757.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"sdcol2 sdlast\" style=\"padding-bottom: 20px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/66\/Southampton-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelodge.co.uk\/image\/upload\/v1675260555\/ecrm\/hotels-digi\/GB0745.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn btn-blue wpel-icon-right\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/search\/results?location=Paultons%20Park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Search deals<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>5. <a href=\"https:\/\/hydeparkwinterwonderland.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Winter Wonderland at Hyde Park<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a> \u2013 the capital\u2019s Christmas extravaganza<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38010 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/hyde-park-winter-wonderland-2.jpg\" alt=\"Hyde Park's Winter Wonderland\" width=\"598\" height=\"422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/hyde-park-winter-wonderland-2.jpg 598w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/hyde-park-winter-wonderland-2-250x176.jpg 250w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/hyde-park-winter-wonderland-2-120x85.jpg 120w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/hyde-park-winter-wonderland-2-480x339.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/>Hyde Park\u2019s Winter Wonderland is the pinnacle of Christmas fairs, drawing in tourists from all over the UK. This year, the event runs from 14th November 2025 to 1st January 2026, and promises a belly-busting, adrenaline-pumping, Instagram-worthy adventure. Skate around the UK\u2019s largest open-air ice rink, marvel at dazzling circus shows, and savour endless food and drink at the bustling Christmas market. Plus, there are rides galore for adults, ranging from The Giant Wheel to the adrenaline-pumping Hangover drop tower ride. Younger visitors can ride the carousel, helter skelter, and 45-metre Ice Slide, and even visit Santa in his grotto (gift included!).<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Don\u2019t miss Magical Ice Kingdom, where more than 500 tonnes of sculpted ice takes you on a journey through the four realms of Earth, Fire, Air and Water. And when you\u2019re craving a cold one, visit Bar Ice, where everything from the seats to your glass is carved from ice! If you\u2019re planning to visit Winter Wonderland this year, be sure to book your tickets and timeslots early \u2013 it\u2019s popular for a reason!<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Stay nearby<\/h4>\n<div class=\"sdstaynearby\">\n<div class=\"sdcol2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/312\/London-Central-Marylebone-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelodge.co.uk\/image\/upload\/v1675260555\/ecrm\/hotels-digi\/GB0782.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"sdcol2 sdlast\" style=\"padding-bottom: 20px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/344\/London-Central-Euston-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelodge.co.uk\/image\/upload\/v1675260555\/ecrm\/hotels-digi\/GB0912.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn btn-blue wpel-icon-right\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/search\/results?location=Hyde%20Park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Search deals<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Pantomimes, mince pies, mulled wine and\u2026 theme parks? You might not think places like Alton Towers and LEGOLAND are particularly Christmassy, but Britain\u2019s theme parks are transformed into winter wonderlands during the festive season. If you\u2019re looking for some chilly thrills beyond the local ice rink, here are five UK theme parks to visit and [&hellip;]","protected":false},"author":121,"featured_media":41178,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1673,1189,1361],"tags":[1814,1813],"class_list":["post-41176","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-christmas","category-experiences","category-things-to-do","tag-christmas","tag-winter"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41176","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/121"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=41176"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41176\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/41178"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=41176"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=41176"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=41176"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}