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Every Christmas, London embraces the festive season, with ice rinks in or around pretty much every main London landmark. So, choose your favourite and book your ice skating tickets in advance to make sure you don’t miss out!
Battersea Power Station (8th Nov – 5th Jan)
Opening last year, Glide at Battersea Power Station is London’s first and only riverside ice rink. Featuring three interconnecting rinks with a magical 30ft Christmas tree as its centrepiece, Glide is set against the backdrop of one of the most iconic buildings in the capital. Off the ice, skaters can also enjoy vintage-style fairground rides, live entertainment, a fun photo booth and a spectacular selection of food and drink inside the Grade II* listed Power Station.
Somerset House (13th Nov – 12th Jan)
Originally built as a Tudor Palace, Somerset House with Moët & Chandon is transforming itself once again into a snowy oasis. From Skating lessons to the late-night DJ series Skate Lates, there is something for everyone.
It’s clear to see why Somerset House is often thought of as London’s best ice rink. There is a glorious 40ft Christmas tree and many options for eating and drinking. Stop off in The Chalet by Jimmy Garcia at the pop-up Alpine restaurant for the perfect post-skate treat.
Serving indulgent roasted pork belly, Swiss fondue, Winter Swiss Mess and festive tipples including mulled wine, hot chocolate, Moët & Chandon cocktails and salted caramel espresso martinis, this is the place to be for a truly indulgent festive experience.
Winter Wonderland (21st Nov – 5th Jan)
Set around a Victorian bandstand and below a canopy of twinkling fairy lights, the open-air ice rink in Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland is the UK’s largest. Kick off the festivities with toe looping and flipping before following your nose as the smells of mulled wine and German sausages lead you to the huge selection of delicious food and drink. The rink is also surrounded by vintage fairground rides, roller coasters, circus shows, and Christmas market stalls. Pre-book early as it gets extremely busy close to Christmas!
Canary Wharf (26th Oct – 23rd Feb)
Glide beneath the towering and iconic skyscrapers of Canary Wharf in one of the most enchanting ice rinks. With no chance of rain cancelling plans, the Ice Rink Canary Wharf is set under a spectacular glass roof and lit up by over 1,000 sparkling fairy lights. After your ice skating session, head over to the Off Piste Bar for rink-side drinks and festive bites. It undoubtedly makes for the perfect wintery day out.
Hampton Court Palace (22nd Nov – 5th Jan)
Looking for a regal rink? Then head to Hampton Court Palace this Christmas to skate around King Henry VIII’s 16th-century palace. The fabulous outdoor ice rink offers something for everyone and makes for a magical day out with family or friends. Post-skate, why not warm up with a festive beverage and enjoy indulgent sweet or savoury treats at the café.
Check out our entire range of Christmas activities here.
Will you be skating this Christmas?
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