Winter Wonderland at Glasgow Green 2026

Runs Friday 20 November to Sunday 3 January 2027

Dates	Friday 20 November 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027 (44 open days)
Days Closed	Closed on Fri 25 Dec
Opening Times	Monday to Friday, 20 November to 20 December: 3pm to 10pm Saturday and Sunday, 20 November to 20 December: noon to 10pm Daily, 21 December to 3 January: noon to 10pm Closes at 20:00 on Christmas Eve. Opens 14:00 to 22:00 on New Year's Day. The organiser describes the opening as selected dates and times.
Where	Glasgow Green, entered by the McLennan Arch at the west end of the park Open in Maps
Entry	Free entry; ice rink, circus, grotto and rides are ticketed or paid for individually
Organiser	Glasgow's Winter Wonderland. Official page

Winter Wonderland at Glasgow Green: Quick Answers

When does Winter Wonderland at Glasgow Green start in 2026?

It opens on Friday 20 November 2026.

When does Winter Wonderland at Glasgow Green end?

The last day is Sunday 3 January 2027.

What time does Winter Wonderland at Glasgow Green open and close?

Monday to Friday, 20 November to 20 December 3pm to 10pm; Saturday and Sunday, 20 November to 20 December noon to 10pm; Daily, 21 December to 3 January noon to 10pm. Closes at 20:00 on Christmas Eve. Opens 14:00 to 22:00 on New Year's Day. The organiser describes the opening as selected dates and times.

Is Winter Wonderland at Glasgow Green open every day?

No. Closed on Fri 25 Dec.

Is Winter Wonderland at Glasgow Green free to enter?

Yes. Free entry; ice rink, circus, grotto and rides are ticketed or paid for individually.

Where is Winter Wonderland at Glasgow Green?

Glasgow Green, entered by the McLennan Arch at the west end of the park, Glasgow.

About Winter Wonderland at Glasgow Green

A festive park site at Glasgow Green with an outdoor ice rink, a circus big top, Santa's grotto, fairground rides, a large bar and food, drink and gift stalls. It is more of a winter fair than a traditional stall market; the same operator's St Enoch Square site is the city-centre market.

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Where Is Winter Wonderland at Glasgow Green?

Glasgow Green, entered by the McLennan Arch at the west end of the park, Glasgow. The other dots are nearby markets.

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Santa's Grotto at Winter Wonderland at Glasgow Green

Called	Santa's Grotto
When	20 Nov to 24 Dec 2026. Selected dates and times only, from Friday 20 November to Thursday 24 December
Where	Beside the children's family area at Winter Wonderland on Glasgow Green, signposted on the site maps
Price	The organiser's pages disagree: the booking page lists child tickets at £12 (with a printed photo) and £15 (photo and gift), while its FAQ says £16.75 a child plus fees. Up to two adults (16 and over) go in free with each child. Tickets bought on the day cost more
Booking	Booking advised. Organiser's booking page

Groups are limited to five people including adults, booked slots are approximate and non-refundable, and reduced-capacity ASN sessions run in every slot on Thursday 17 December from 4pm to 7.30pm.

Visits to Santa at the bigger markets sell out weeks ahead, and times change. Check the organiser's page before you promise anyone.

Source: Glasgow's Winter Wonderland, checked 12 October 2026. All markets with a grotto.

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Where to Stay Near Winter Wonderland at Glasgow Green

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