Great news! Cardiff's Winter Wonderland at Cardiff Castle will now be open until Sun 7 Jan 2024, with Cardiff's Winter Wonderland at City Hall Lawns closing Tue 2 Jan 2024.
Cardiff Winter Wonderland opened on Thursday, November 16, you can read all about the opening night here, and is running until Tuesday, January 2. Entry is free of charge to both sites however you do need to pay for the activities once there.
Located in London's iconic Hyde Park, Winter Wonderland is the world's ultimate destination for festive fun. Running for six magical weeks from 17 November 2023 to 1 January 2024, Hyde Park Winter Wonderland offers a variety of attractions, activities, entertainment, food, drinks, and so much more.
Cardiff Bay will be transformed into a winter wonderland with their free Snow Trail, open to the public from 1 December – 7 January, helping to keep festive fun affordable for families during the cost-of-living crisis.
Book your tickets in advance: As Winter Wonderland is a ticketed event, be sure to book your tickets before you visit. Pick the best time: When booking, select a timeslot to suit you – entry at off-peak times is free, while standard entry is £5 and peak time access requires is £7.50 per adult ticket.
You must have a pre-booked time slot to enter Winter Wonderland, you can only enter during your time slot but once you're in you can stay as long as you like. Entry is free during off-peak periods and costs between £5 – £7.50 for peak hours.
Yes, all visitors will need to have an entrance ticket before arriving at Hyde Park Winter Wonderland. You will need to purchase an Off-Peak, Standard, or Peak entrance ticket depending on when you wish to attend. Please note all members of your party will require an entry ticket.
Great news! Cardiff's Winter Wonderland at Cardiff Castle will now be open until Sun 7 Jan 2024, with Cardiff's Winter Wonderland at City Hall Lawns closing Tue 2 Jan 2024.
Visitor Info. We have organised a Christmas Market in Cardiff City Centre every year for 30 years and hope that you will visit us at yet another exciting market, with an eclectic mix of both new and returning exhibitors.
Our beautifully decorated wooden stalls, located outdoors in St John Street, Working Street, Trinity Street and Hills Street return for yet another exciting and eclectic Christmas Market from Thursday 9 November to Saturday 23 December.
The annual favourite is back for its sixteenth year in 2023. Entry to Winter Wonderland is free during off-peak hours and either £5 or £7.50 during peak times, and you can head along for cheerily lit fairground rides, a child-friendly Santa Land (including Santa's grotto) and quaint Christmas markets.
On weekdays, entry to Winter Wonderland is free on until 2pm; £5 per person until 4pm, and after 4pm, is £7.50. At weekends, prices start at £5, increasing to £7.50 from 2pm (and staying that way all day).
Tickets sell out especially at weekends and evenings so we recommend that you book ahead. Please note that tickets are not refundable or exchangeable. See Ticketing and Concessions (below) for further details. We strongly advise arriving at Winter Wonderland 30 minutes prior to your booked attraction.
In 2023 the Cardiff Christmas Market was located in St John Street, Working Street, Hills Street and Trinity Street in one of the main shopping pedestrian areas in Cardiff City Centre. View on Google Maps.
We are delighted that the Christmas Festival will be returning again this year, moving from the Castle Grounds across the river into Sophia Gardens. With a selection of of three super shows, Santa's Wish, Castellana, and a one off concert by Welsh of the West End; all in the unique setting of the Spiegeltent!
To feel the festive spirit, travel and leisure site Big 7 Travel has announced its official ranking of the best Christmas Markets in the UK for 2023 - naming Cardiff as one of the best. So if you're in need of some Christmas cheer and some last-minute gifts, look no further.
I love the festive spirit and I get to meet new and existing customers." Overall the Cardiff Christmas Market is well worth a visit, a great place to pick up gifts and support independent and local businesses and you will come away feeling more Christmassy than ever.
How much does it cost to go to Winter Wonderland Cardiff?
Ice skating and the Ice bar both require a pre-booked ticket. Do I have to pay to get into Winter Wonderland? No! There is no admission fee, it is free to enter, you only have to pay for the attractions you choose.
One person remains in hospital after three people were thrown from a Christmas fairground ride. The Health and Safety Executive said it was "investigating reports of serious injuries" on the Sizzler ride at Cardiff's Winter Wonderland on Saturday evening. The ride will remain closed while the investigation takes place.
From 16 November 2023 until 2nd January 2024, you can join us for the ultimate winter experience split across two prestigious locations. You'll be pleased to hear all your festive favourites of the ice rink, funfair attractions, ice bar, food and drink are making a return!
Recommended visiting time for Hyde Park's Winter Wonderland is around three hours, but make sure you give yourself plenty of time to try out a few rides or games, watch a few performances and sample some delicious food and hot mulled wine.
Are you only allowed in Winter Wonderland for 2 hours?
You will need to enter Hyde Park Winter Wonderland during your entrance ticket time slot, but after that you are welcome to stay and enjoy the festive fun for as long as you like until we close at 10pm.
