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Hyde Park warms up for winter show

 
p32 Ice sculptors Duncan Hamilton and Jack Hackney (younger) prepare a Polar Bear for the Magical Ice Kingdom , ice sculpture experience at the Winter Wonderland, Hyde Park which opens in December Ö. Pic: Alex Lentati
Alex Lentati
12 September 2012

Winter may be some way off yet, but preparations have already begun in the capital to celebrate the season.

A team of 20 sculptors have started to create an ice palace for the Hyde Park Winter Wonderland spectacular at Christmas.

The show, called Magical Ice Kingdom, will be the first of its kind in the UK and promises a hand-crafted ice building with themed rooms, animals and a fairytale carriage.

Winter Wonderland runs from November to January and attractions include the UK’s largest outdoor ice rink.

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