Winter Wonderland Returns to London’s Hyde Park

Winter Wishes, a free and accessible experience for charities, hospitals, and underserved schools to enjoy a magical day, has been held out at the UK’s largest festive event.

Created for those who might otherwise find it difficult to attend Winter Wonderland in London’s Hyde Park, due to physical, sensory, or financial requirements, Winter Wishes offers free entry and unlimited access to over 100 rides and attractions in a reduced capacity and lower sensory environment. 

This year’s event welcomed 6,000 guests from more than 150 charities including Make-A-Wish UK, Scope, NSPCC, Shelter, Prince’s Trust, and Sense, nearby hospitals such as Great Ormond Street Hospital and Evelina London Children’s Hospital, youth groups working with vulnerable or disadvantaged populations, and local schools with a significant percentage of students receiving free school meals. 

Winter Wishes featured enhanced accessibility measures, including reduced lighting and sound levels, low-sensory skating on the open-air ice rink, audio guides and an increased number of accessible facilities.

Hyde Park Winter Wonderland runs until January 5.

To find out more about accessibility at the event visit https://help.hydeparkwinterwonderland.com/hc/en-gb/sections/5821112988317-Accessibility