A Christmas cracker: Tara Palmer Tomkinson is the epitome of festive chic at the launch of Winter Wonderland

By Marcus Barnes


It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas: Tara Palmer Tomkinson was full of festive cheer at the launch of Hyde Park's Winter Wonderland attraction


She's had a tough time of it this year with her drug ravaged nose having to be reconstructed several months ago.

But Tara Palmer Tomkinson looked the picture of happiness as she ushered in the festive season with plenty of cheer at the launch of Hyde Park's Winter Wonderland in London tonight.

The 39-year-old beamed as she posed for pictures on her way into the mini theme park that takes over part of Hyde Park every winter.

In the red: the 39-year-old was bright and breezy at the event


Wearing a red winter coat tied in at the waist with a belt and a huge fur collar, a black furry Russian-style hat, black gloves and black heels Tara epitomised winter chic.

She appeared happy and content, a far cry from how she was at the beginning of the year when he nose, damaged through years of excessive cocaine abuse, collapsed.

Tara had surgery back in June to reconstruct her nose and hasn't looked back.


Frightening! One Direction pose up next to the ghost train ride at Winter Wonderland

In the right direction: Harry Styles is in the hot seat on the bumper cars


She was joined at the opening by X Factor stars One Direction.

The boys, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson, happily pose for pictures next to the theme park's scary ghost ride.

Always game for a laugh they all pulled frightened expressions as they waited to go on the ride.


McLean's clan: Former glamour model Nicola poses with husband Tom Williams and their children Rocky and Striker

Having an ice time: The aptly-named Jenny Frost takes her son Caspar skating with partner Dominic Thrupp


Earlier today it emerged that Xtra Factor presenter Caroline Flack has received death threats because of her apparent 'relationship' with Harry, who is 15 years her junior.

Plenty of celebrities were in attendance with their families too, of course being an attraction that has been created with children in mind.

Former glamour model Nicola McLean turned up with her children.


Winter fun time: Donna Air and daughter Freya and Vanessa Feltz at the Hyde Park attraction

Men on a mission: Matt Cardle and Oliver Cheshire both make their way into Winter Wonderland


The 28-year-old arrived with her husband Tom Williams and their children Rocky, 2, and Striker, 20 months.

Donna Air was also in attendance with her daughter Freya.

Former Atomic Kitten Jenny Frost took to the ice with her partner and their son Caspar.

Far from Blue: Former Blue Peter presenter Katy Hill with husband Trey Farley and their children Kaya Sky and Akira Seven


She tweeted her excitement later, and mentioned that Caspar had made an unusual request to Father Christmas after visiting the Grotto.

Jenny wrote: 'Just had a lovely time at WinterWonderland with @activedive, @JeffroBrazier & the boys!!! So excited for Xmas now!!'

And later added: 'Although Caspar told Father Christmas that he wanted "Turtles & other such fellows from the ocean" Not sure how I'm going to wing this one!x'
Vanessa Feltz and Lizze Cundy also made up the numbers at the event.

The former chat show host was her usual colourful self, she wore a long cream coloured coat with fur trimming, sparkly boots and a bobbly winter hat.

She pulled a few comedy expressions as she had her picture taken.



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