* Winter Wonderland *

Winter Wonderland was set in Hyde Park London from 18th November until the 3rd December opening from 10am to 10pm and was  a main attraction for people all over the UK. Since its opening in 2007 it has attracted over 8 million visitors.

Its main attraction was the large ice rink that's the biggest of its kind in the UK consisting of real ice, and was lit up with fairy lights around a band stand. It allowed all ages to skate catering for younger children by providing special skates that made it easier for them. There was loud music playing keeping everyone in the festive spirit throughout their hour skate. This was probably my favourite attraction as I enjoy ice skating and found it nice to skate outside in the open amongst people of all ages and abilities. The only problem was at times it became crowded and people were being knocked over by others that were still wobbly on their feet! 


The next attraction that Winter Wonderland had to offer was the circuses, one for the children that consisted of the magical adventures of Rudolph and the second dare devil show called Cirque Extreme. The most jaw dropping part of the adult circus was the dangerous Motorbike Globe of death that consisted of 3 Brazilian bike riders driving up to 60mph in a small steel globe. Other acts included Trapeze and high wire acts, chainsaw juggling, fire acts and break dancing. The circus lasts an hour and really gets the audience involved as well as being thoroughly entertaining. My favourite act by far was the Brazilian bike riders who had me squirming with fear as they raced around a small globe at speeds of 60mph. At one point they even had a little Chinese lady stood in the middle of the globe as all 3 bikes whizzed around it! This act was awarded a well deserved standing ovation when everyone could finally relax as the bikes made their way out of the globe safe.


All around the Wonderland was the large German market that consisted mainly of food and mulled wine and cider. This year there was a Carousel Bar which rotated gently whilst you sipped your mulled wine out in the crisp air. There was also a number of bars with live music and a Spiegel Saloon which was situated in a ballroom with cosy booths and chairs. Other stools sold German hats and scarves, hand made christmas decorations and other little bits and pieces such as jewellery. There were also a number of rides for the adults such as a large Christmas coaster and for children such as a fun house all around the site.

I really enjoyed Winter Wonderland as an evening out and although I moaned it was too cold it gave the perfect Christmas feel to a magical place in Hyde Park. I recommend this attraction next year to everyone as it keeps all ages entertained for hours.

It is also close to the well know RItz as you can see!