It's back! Winter Wonderland returning to Hanley this Christmas

Work has started on transforming part of Hanley into a festive fairground. Winter Wonderland will return to the city centre for Christmas 2024.

The Christmas extravaganza gets underway on Birch Terrace car park on November 22. It ends on January 5.

A team arrived on site this week to start construction with the popular event expected to include an ice rink, fairground rides, wooden chalets, an arcade, and food and drink stalls. Entry to the attraction is usually free with pay-as-you-go tokens for rides along with unlimited riding and skating wristbands available.

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Winter Wonderland made a comeback in 2023 after a hiatus after organisers worked with Stoke-on-Trent City Council to ensure the event could go ahead. The authority has controversially previously stopped it from operating because the car park was due to be redeveloped as part of the Etruscan Square regeneration scheme.

A Stoke-on-Trent City Council spokesperson said: “We can confirm that the Winter Wonderland attraction is returning to the city. The attraction has become a popular event on the festive calendar. It appeals to visitors of all ages and attracts many families to the city centre.”

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