Winter Funland
Visitors enjoy unlimited indoor funfair rides including dodgems, waltzers, and a pirate ship, alongside a giant ice rink with penguin skating aids. The festive event also features an acrobatic circus performance, an extreme motorbike stunt show, and walkabout appearances from Santa and mischievous elves. Festive food and drink stalls offer classic treats such as hot dogs, burgers, and candy floss.
What to Expect
The UK's largest indoor funfair featuring unlimited rides and ice skating.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
Winter Funland Midlands Ltd
Food & Drink
Food and drink vendors offer a varied range of refreshments, including child-sized meals; food and drink cost extra, and alcohol is available at the bar near the rink.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children
Vibe
Festive and lively
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Under 3 year olds are free. All rides and attractions are included in the entrance cost. – Get tickets
- Parking: Parking is available onsite at the NEC; book directly with the venue. Disabled parking is available.
- Accessibility: The venue is fully wheelchair accessible with disabled parking in the car park and disabled toilets inside.
- Pets: Dogs and cats are not allowed, but support dogs are welcome.
Tips & Advice
- Arrive about 30 minutes before your session to allow time to get from the car park and through security, which includes bag searches.
- Bring a printed e-ticket or show it on your phone, because screenshots of tickets aren't accepted.
- Buy only through Klicket or Ticketline, because tickets from other sites won't scan and won't be valid for entry.
- Bring some cash for the food vendors and prize stalls, since they aren't included in your ticket, though there are cash machines on site.
- Get to the ice rink well before your session ends, because it closes 30 minutes early for cleaning and each skating turn is capped at 20 minutes.
Special Events & Promotions
- Sensory Friendly Sessions on Monday 14 December, with reduced flashing lights, quieter music and lower capacity.
- Sessions on 2 and 3 January last 3.5 hours instead of 4.
- Full-paying disabled ticket holders get one free carer ticket with proof of DLA or PIP.
- Under-3s go free but still need a ticket.
- After five Christmases at the NEC, this year's event is bigger and better.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What does one ticket cover?
Four hours of unlimited funfair rides, ice skating, the circus, the motorbike stunt show and Santa visits. Food, drink and prize stalls aren't included.
Can young children ice skate?
Skating is for ages 4 and up, and every skater signs a waiver on site. Penguin skating aids help wobbly beginners. Each skating turn is capped at 20 minutes, but you can queue again.
Can we bring our own food and drink?
No. Cans and glass bottles are banned, but there are food vendors with child-sized portions and a bar near the ice rink. If you have dietary or medical needs, speak to the steward at the door.
Can adults come without children?
No. Single adults aren't admitted unless they're with a child, and children under 16 must be with an adult at all times.
How often are the circus and stunt shows on?
Each session has two circus shows and two motorbike stunt shows, spaced across the session.
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