Where do you park at Winter Funland?

Parking for Winter Funland at the NEC Birmingham is available onsite, with pre-booking advised to save £5 on the standard rate via the NEC website. Thousands of spaces are available, and a free shuttle bus service is provided to the door. Disabled parking is also available, usually located close to the venue entrance.

Where is the best place to park for Winter Wonderland?

Q-Park Marble Arch is the official parking partner of Winter Wonderland and sits directly beneath Hyde Park. Alongside Q-Park Park Lane, it provides over 900 parking spaces for event visitors. If you pre-book online for either Q-Park Marble Arch or Q-Park Park Lane, you can use either entrance.

How long do you get at Winter Funland?

At Winter Funland, you typically get a 4-hour session for the main indoor funfair (especially at the Birmingham NEC), with all rides included in the ticket price, though some London sessions might be shorter at 3.5 hours, with entry tickets costing less and rides extra. Your time starts from the ticket's stated time, and you must leave at the end, but you can ride included attractions as many times as you fit in. 

Can you take your own food into Winter Funland?

In accordance with common practice it is our policy not to allow guests to bring their own food and beverage into Winter Funland a varied range of refreshments is available inside the venue.

Is there a grotto at Winter Funland?

Children's Favourite – Santa's Grotto

We have a limited number of scheduled time slots available at each session, to ensure that families are not standing in a queue for more than fifteen minutes. The elves from Santa's grotto direct you and will be entertaining families with their mischief too.

Winter Funland Birmingham NEC Full Walkthrough December 2025

Where to park for winter funland in Birmingham?

Parking is available onsite at the NEC. Please book this directly with the venue. Visit https://www.thenec.co.uk/visitors/parking-at-the-nec/ to find out more.

Do you see Santa at Winter Funland?

Santa Claus and his elves will meet families at his grotto in Winter Funland Birmingham until 25th December (all grotto visits must be pre-booked). If you visit Winter Funland Manchester, keep your eyes peeled and you may be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of Father Christmas and other characters around the venue.

What's included in Winter Funland?

Funfair Rides

Winter Funland London has plenty of family rides including Dodgems, a Fun House, Waltzers, Frogs and Miami. As they're all included in the price with our all-in tickets, you can go on them as many times as you can fit in, during your 3.5 hour session. Perfect for little ones who like to say "Again! Again!

Can I bring a backpack into Winter Wonderland?

12.3 Only handbags or small rucksacks will be permitted into the event, as we may not be able to accommodate large bags. We class small bags as no larger A4 size or standard handbags. We ask all guests to be vigilant and not to leave bags and belongings unattended at any time.

What time should I arrive for the Blackpool circus?

​ Blackpool Tower Circus – arrive between 15 and 45 minutes prior to your show time. ​ Blackpool Tower Dungeon – arrive between 10 and 15 minutes prior to your tour time.

What happens if I miss my time slot for Winter Wonderland?

If you arrive outside of your booked entrance slot, you are not guaranteed entry. Whilst we will do our best to accommodate latecomers who arrive after their timed entrance slot, please note this may not always be possible.

Is Winter Funland for kids?

Ideal if you're looking to the kids entertained during the school holidays, or need to relieve that twixtmas lethargy. Tickets are on sale now and — given Winter Funland's strict capacity limits — booking early is highly recommended. Winter Funland. 12 December 2025-4 January 2026 at Olympia (West Kensington).

Is Winter Wonderland better at night or day?

Ice rink at Hyde Park Winter Wonderland

It's at its best at night, when a canopy of lights hangs overhead. Book ahead, especially at busy times, or check out your other winter ice skating options in London.

Which day is parking free?

"Free parking day" isn't a universal holiday but refers to local council schemes, often on Sundays, Bank Holidays, or specific evenings/weekends (like after 6 PM or for a few hours on Saturday) in various cities (e.g., York, Bedford, Southampton), with specific rules like Blue Badge holder exemptions or mandatory ticket display even for free periods. To find free parking, check your local council's transport/parking website for specific dates and locations, as rules vary significantly.

Where to leave bags at Winter Wonderland?

Hyde Park Winter Wonderland does not provide a left luggage facility. The closest left luggage facility is at Victoria Station. We strongly advise not bringing large bags or luggage to the event as we may not be able to accommodate these. We advise only bringing a handbag or small rucksack.

How much is parking at Wonderland for Winterfest?

Planning to go to Winterfest at Canada's Wonderland, here's everything that you need to know before your visit. Buy online to save more. Tickets starts at 32dollars but it gets more expensive the closer it is to Christmas and parking is thirty-five dollars.

Is there parking at Winter Wonderland?

For those who travel by car, Q-Park is a large and secure car park fitted with extensive CCTV systems and manned 24/7 by parking hosts who conduct regular patrols. It has entrances at Park Lane and Marble Arch, ideal for visitors to Winter Wonderland.

Can I bring a water bottle to Wonderland?

The daily pass is every 90 mins. Yes you can bring food in, just no cans or glass. Bring water bottles as you can fill them in lots of places around the park.

Is it cold in Winter in Wonderland?

Bar Ice is very cold with temperatures of -10. Wrap up warm, these temperatures may not be suitable for everyone! Please be aware that no refunds will be given for late arrivals and your ticket is only valid for the session time that you booked.

How to save money at Winter Wonderland?

To save money at Winter Wonderland, visit during free off-peak times (weekday mornings/early December), pre-book tickets online to get discounts or free entry with a £25+ spend on attractions, use ride/food package deals, and bring your own snacks/water to avoid high on-site food costs. Booking packages like the "5 Peaks" or drink vouchers also offers savings, and you can find cheaper food stalls away from the main Instagram spots.
 

What is the scariest ride at Winter Wonderland?

The scariest rides at Winter Wonderland often change but typically include high-thrill attractions like Blizzard (a massive, spinning, upside-down arm ride) and Airborne (a 65m-high swing ride), along with intense VR experiences like Dr. Archibald (Horror Edition), depending on the year's lineup, offering extreme heights, speed, and disorientation.
 

Is there food in Winter Wonderland?

Eat, drink and be merry at one of our many bars, street food traders and sitdown dining options at Winter Wonderland.

How long should I spend at Funland?

It is Funland Now and YES It Was Fun

We found this place right in town and it was perfect for my 4 kids to spend a couple hours at. I would highly suggest getting the 2 hour band and make sure everything is open. We drove the go carts 7-8 times and played mini golf a couple times.

What rides are at Winter Funland?

Funfair Rides

We have thrill rides including a huge Pirate Ship and Twister, lots of family favourites such as the Dodgems, Waltzers and Funhouse plus gentler carousels to delight our younger visitors.

Is entry to Santa Claus Village free?

Entry to Santa Claus Village is free of charge. You can walk around, meet Santa, and explore the Arctic Circle freely. Some activities and attractions (like Snowman World or husky rides) have their own separate tickets.