Discover an exciting and stylish alternative to central London Christmas markets this year, with a visit to Walthamstow Winter Wonderland, a brand new community event celebrating the incredible history and diversity of Waltham Forest.
The ambitious project – set to welcome up to 40,000 people per day – launches just as the east London borough gears up to be the capital’s first “London Borough of Culture” in 2019.
Walthamstow Winter Wonderland runs from 10am every day of the week and weekend throughout the festive season located in the local Walthamstow Town Square Gardens, a few minutes walk from Walthamstow Central station.
For those looking to witness the turning on of the Christmas lights, Walthamstow Winter Wonderland’s public grand opening party is on Saturday 1st December at 6pm, which is free to attend. Expect a full array of on-stage entertainment, amusements and ice-rink all centred around Walthamstow town square. Running from the 1st of December to December 28th, Walthamstow Winter Wonderland will create an unmissable new Christmas attraction for east London.
Organisers have called in some of London’s best street food vendors, who will be serving up tantalising dishes from every corner of the globe. Expect a bespoke offering of London’s best street-food cuisines and a festive dining experiences to satisfy all culinary lusts.
Traders including ELOTE, Makatcha, Tico’s Hotdogs, Holy Cow, Pearls of Sicily, Carpe Diem Pizzas, The 3 Little Pigs Souvlaki, The Grilling Greek, The Toasty Badger, Smokoloko, Beyroot, Sweet Nothing Bakehouse and Yorkshire Burrito plus more.
