Hyde Park Winter Wonderland 2026 – Dates, Times & Tickets

About this car boot sale

A Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday car boot sale in London, Greater London, with its dates, times, prices and facilities below.

Hyde Park Winter Wonderland is London's biggest Christmas event, with more than 150 rides, attractions and shows, festive food and drink, bars, live entertainment and Christmas market stalls on the east side of Hyde Park, near Hyde Park Corner. In 2026 it runs every day from Thursday 19 November to Sunday 3 January 2027, closing only on Christmas Day.

The park stays open until 10pm every evening and usually opens at 10am, but some weekday mornings open later: noon on 19-20, 23-26 and 30 November and 2 December; 2pm on 1 December; and 11am on 27 November, 3-4, 7-11 and 14-18 December, and 28 December to 1 January. Everyone needs a timed entry ticket for a one-hour arrival slot between 10am and 8pm, with last entry at 9.30pm: off-peak tickets cost £1, standard £5.50 and peak £8.25, booking fees included, and entry is free if you spend £25 online on rides or packages. There are full bag searches at every gate and only bags of A4 size or smaller are allowed. Details confirmed on the organiser's website, October 2026.

Opening season & schedule

Open on Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, from November to January, buyers from 10am on Saturdays, 10am on Sundays, 10am on Mondays, 12 noon on Tuesdays, 12 noon on Wednesdays, 12 noon on Thursdays and 12 noon on Fridays.

Open on: Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Next date: Thursday 19 November 2026 (expected)
Saturdays: Buyers 10am · Closes 10pm
Sundays: Buyers 10am · Closes 10pm
Mondays: Buyers 10am · Closes 10pm
Tuesdays: Buyers 12 noon · Closes 10pm
Wednesdays: Buyers 12 noon · Closes 10pm
Thursdays: Buyers 12 noon · Closes 10pm
Fridays: Buyers 12 noon · Closes 10pm
Season: November to January
Frequency: Weekly
Bank holidays: No

Features & Amenities

Confirmed on site: refreshments and step-free access.

Food & drink ☕
Wheelchair access
Outdoor venue

Only confirmed facilities are listed. Anything missing may still be there — tell us what to add.

Car boot sale pricing & entry fees

Buyers pay timed entry ticket: off-peak £1, standard £5.50, peak £8.25 (booking fee included); free entry when you spend £25 online. Seller pitches trade stalls by application — contact the organiser.

Entry for buyers

Timed entry ticket: off-peak £1, standard £5.50, peak £8.25 (booking fee included); free entry when you spend £25 online

Gates open from 10am on Saturdays, 10am on Sundays, 10am on Mondays, 12 noon on Tuesdays, 12 noon on Wednesdays, 12 noon on Thursdays and 12 noon on Fridays

Pitches for sellers

Trade stalls by application — contact the organiser

Prices are a guide from the latest listing details — please confirm with the organiser before travelling.

What to expect

A quick guide based on this sale's opening times, size and facilities; see the reviews below for first-hand accounts.

Best time to arrive: From 10am on Saturdays, 10am on Sundays, 10am on Mondays, 12 noon on Tuesdays, 12 noon on Wednesdays, 12 noon on Thursdays and 12 noon on Fridays, when buyers are let in
Size & crowd: Varies by week

Variety of second-hand bargains
Good food & drink options
Family-friendly atmosphere
Step-free, accessible site
Busiest first thing on a Saturday morning
Parking can be limited — arrive early
Mostly outdoors — few covered areas
Bring cash — most sellers are cash only

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Hyde Park Winter Wonderland: whether it is on this week, what time to arrive and what it costs.

Is Hyde Park Winter Wonderland open today?

No — Hyde Park Winter Wonderland is not on today (Thursday 1 October). The next sale is Thursday 19 November.

Is Hyde Park Winter Wonderland on tomorrow?

No — Hyde Park Winter Wonderland is not on tomorrow (Friday 2 October). The next sale is Thursday 19 November.

Is Hyde Park Winter Wonderland open this Saturday or Sunday?

No — Hyde Park Winter Wonderland is not on this weekend (3–4 October). The next sale is Thursday 19 November.

What time does Hyde Park Winter Wonderland start?

Saturdays: buyers from 10am, closes around 10pm. Sundays: buyers from 10am, closes around 10pm. Mondays: buyers from 10am, closes around 10pm. Tuesdays: buyers from 12 noon, closes around 10pm. Wednesdays: buyers from 12 noon, closes around 10pm. Thursdays: buyers from 12 noon, closes around 10pm. Fridays: buyers from 12 noon, closes around 10pm.

What are the 2026 dates for Hyde Park Winter Wonderland?

The next 2026 dates for Hyde Park Winter Wonderland are Thu 19 Nov, Fri 20 Nov and Sat 21 Nov.

How much does Hyde Park Winter Wonderland cost?

Buyer entry is timed entry ticket: off-peak £1, standard £5.50, peak £8.25 (booking fee included); free entry when you spend £25 online and a seller pitch costs trade stalls by application — contact the organiser.

When is the next Hyde Park Winter Wonderland?

The next sale is expected on Thu 19 Nov, based on its regular schedule. It runs every Saturday (November to January), every Sunday (November to January), every Monday (December to December), every Tuesday (November to November), every Wednesday (November to December), every Thursday (November to November) and every Friday (November to November).

Is there parking at Hyde Park Winter Wonderland?

Parking is limited — arrive early or use nearby parking.

Is Hyde Park Winter Wonderland dog friendly?

Dogs are not listed for this sale — check with the organiser before travelling.

Does Hyde Park Winter Wonderland run all year round?

No — Hyde Park Winter Wonderland runs seasonally, from November to January.

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Please contact the car boot organiser or check their official website to confirm it is running. Some car boot sales cancel due to poor weather if they do not have indoor facilities.

Hyde Park Winter Wonderland