Winterville, Victoria Park - review

East London does Winter Wonderland, and does it so much better
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Kate Lough4 December 2014

What they say: An alternative festive experience with high-quality food and drink that's the antithesis of corporate Christmas theme parks.

What we say: It now seems surprising that east London hasn't done its own version of Winter Wonderland before: it feels like a boutique festival rather than a night at The O2, with a great edit of London's street food vans replacing flabby bratwurst. As well as the usual fairground rides and mulled wine at every turn, you can put your skates on for a roller disco, or the ice rink, shop for gifts from independent makers, and catch pantomine, cabaret and bands in the Spiegeltent. In short, it's fun, local and creative.

All the fun of the fair: Winterville

Don't miss: Foodwise, Crabbieshack's soft shell crab burgers, Mei Mei's Street Cart's Chinese crepes and Los Churros Amigos doughnuts fingers dipped in melted Belgian chocolate.

By the way: It sounds obvious, but wrap up in your warmest attire, otherwise you'll freeze your nuts off on the taller rides.

Find it: Crown Gate, Victoria Park, E3 5TB, winterville.co.uk

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