{"id":458019,"date":"2025-09-28T14:00:22","date_gmt":"2025-09-28T14:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/458019\/"},"modified":"2025-09-28T14:00:22","modified_gmt":"2025-09-28T14:00:22","slug":"dates-and-information-for-legendary-christmas-event-coming-to-london-for-the-first-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/458019\/","title":{"rendered":"Dates and Information For Legendary Christmas Event Coming To London For The First Time"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Yes, we know what you\u2019re thinking \u2013 it\u2019s barely autumn and we\u2019re already talking about Christmas. But London\u2019s festive calendar is starting to fill up.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/news\/heres-the-exact-date-covent-gardens-christmas-lights-will-be-turned-on-for-2025-091725\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Covent Garden<\/a> will be switching on its iconic Christmas lights on November 12, while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/news\/exact-date-that-carnaby-streets-christmas-lights-london-west-end-will-be-turned-on-for-2025-092525\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Carnaby Street <\/a>will be first out the gate, flicking the switch six days earlier. Add <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/uk\/news\/the-exact-date-that-winter-wonderland-will-return-to-londons-hyde-park-for-christmas-2025-091025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Winter Wonderland<\/a> to the mix (also landing in November), and the city\u2019s Christmas season is basically starting before you\u2019ve even carved your pumpkin.<\/p>\n<p>This year, there\u2019s a brand new event to add to the diary. London\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/news\/why-is-olympias-1-3-billion-redevelopment-proving-so-controversial-041624\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Olympia<\/a> will transform into Winter Funland, one of Europe\u2019s largest indoor Christmas extravaganzas, complete with ice rinks, rides, circus shows and enough festive cheer to keep even the grinchiest Londoner smiling.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"1f2d3b71-a624-b6be-d99c-4abf98f5d95e\" class=\"photo lazy inline\" loading=\"lazy\" data-component=\"lazy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1759068019_145_image.webp.webp\" alt=\"Children at Winter Funland's gingerbread house\" data-caption=\"\" data-credit=\"Winter Funland\" data-width-class=\"\" data-image-id=\"106323750\"\/>&#13;<br \/>\nWinter Funland&#13;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where is Winter Funland London?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Winter Funland has previously visited <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/manchester\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Manchester<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/birmingham\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Birmingham<\/a>, but this year it\u2019s London\u2019s turn.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Located on Hammersmith Road, Olympia\u2019s grand halls, once home to festive circuses and funfairs in the early 1900s, are being reimagined for a new generation \u2013 with the bonus that everything is indoors, safe from the city\u2019s icy winter winds and unpredictable weather.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dates<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>From December 12 2025 to January 4 2026, the historic west London event space will be decking the halls for families. Whether you\u2019ve made Santa\u2019s naughty or nice list, you\u2019ll get a warm welcome.<\/p>\n<p>The nearest station is Kensington (Olympia).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Winter Funland London attractions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Winter Funland is expected to draw in over 100,000 visitors thanks to its numerous attractions from giant ice rinks, a festive circus, and over 20 funfair rides including a rollercoaster, dodgems, and waltzers.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>There will also be a festive food court and a Christmas-themed bar which cater to all dietary requirements.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s more, there will be special late night sessions planned including New Year\u2019s Eve for young adults, which will include a live DJ.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ticket prices<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tickets are priced at \u00a337 for adults and children, while under-threes go free. Families can save with a family ticket at \u00a3145.<\/p>\n<p>Each ticket gives you three and a half hours of festive fun \u2013 covering skating, circus performances and unlimited access to the rides.<\/p>\n<p>Tickets are on sale now and available to purchase <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winterfunland.com\/tickets-winter-funland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"35928520-d557-2b2f-1267-c0dce1491ee6\" class=\"photo lazy inline\" loading=\"lazy\" data-component=\"lazy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1759068022_241_image.webp.webp\" alt=\"Families entering Winter Funland\" data-caption=\"\" data-credit=\"Winter Funland\" data-width-class=\"\" data-image-id=\"106323763\"\/>&#13;<br \/>\nWinter Funland&#13;<\/p>\n<p>Winter Funland event manager Glen Ramsey said: \u2018We have been successfully running our Christmas shows in Manchester and Birmingham NEC for many years, but this year we are coming to London and we can\u2019t wait. Olympia is an iconic venue, especially at Christmas time, and we are delighted to be serving up this fantastic show.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018We appreciate how financially challenging Christmas can be for a lot of families and so we have been careful to price our tickets so as many people as possible can come along, because it is important that we all have some great Christmas memories.\u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s Time Out\u2019s ultimate guide to\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/christmas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">what\u2019s happening in the capital this festive season<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Get the latest and greatest from the Big Smoke \u2013 from news and reviews to events and trends. Just\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VabxG0jK0IBqoptkHH3i\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>follow our Time Out London WhatsApp channel<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Stay in the loop: sign up for our\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/newsletter?cid=uk~editorial~acquisition~newsletter~contentlink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>free Time Out London newsletter<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0for the best of the city, straight to your inbox.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Yes, we know what you\u2019re thinking \u2013 it\u2019s barely autumn and we\u2019re already talking about Christmas. 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