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Family Ice Skating festive activity to kick off your Winter Wonderland experience for first dates, play dates and best mates. www.hydeparkwinterwonderland.com/ things-to-do/ice-skating
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Fri 10 Nov - Sun 7 Jan The Ice Rink at Winter Village, Westfield London (W12) It’s the most wonderful time of the year – and there’s no better way to get into the festive spirit than with a spot of skating at The Ice Rink at Westfield London. Ice skating is the perfect Christmas activity for catching up with friends and family over the festive season. www.icerinkatwestfieldlondon.co.uk
Sat 21 Oct – Sat 24 Feb Ice Rink Canary Wharf (E14) London’s longest-running seasonal ice rink returns for 18 magical weeks. This year promises to be the most exciting year yet, and there’s no chance of rain-cancelling play with the magnificent roof, lit up by the shimmering lights of the giant mirror ball, so come rain or shine, the British weather won’t stop this year’s fun winter day out. www.icerinkcanarywharf.co.uk Sat 28 Oct – Sun 7 Jan Royal Pavilion Ice Rink (BN1) Welcome to the Royal Pavilion Ice Rink Celebrate a greener Christmas this year with the Royal Pavilion Ice Rink. Stunning, twinkly, romantic, child-friendly... and ice powered entirely by Green Energy, Brighton’s Royal Pavilion Ice Rink is open to the public this season from 28 Oct–7 Jan. We can’t wait to see you all back on the ice. www.royalpavilionicerink.co.uk From Fri 10 Nov Skylight Tobacco Dock Rooftop Ice Rink (E1W) Hold onto your earmuffs, because Europe’s only rooftop ice skating rink is coming back! Whether you are an ice dancing pro or your style resembles a penguin’s first steps, you are in for some epic fun. There will be plenty of helper penguins on ice, that will have you sliding into giggles. First come first serve, cannot be pre-booked. www.skylightbars.com/tobacco-dock Fri 10 Nov – Sun 7 Jan Glide at Battersea Power Station (SW8) Set against the backdrop of one of London’s most iconic buildings, Glide at Battersea Power Station offers unrivalled views of the Thames as you skate around three interconnecting rinks surrounded by twinkling lights and a spectacular 30 ft Christmas tree. www.glidebatterseapowerstation.co.uk Wed 15 Nov – Sun 14 Jan Skate At Somerset House With Switzerland Tourism (WC2R) Skate returns to Somerset House this winter for an unparalleled skating experience in the heart of the capital. A beloved staple of London’s winter season,
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Somerset House’s spectacular courtyard will be transformed this year into a glorious festive destination with a uniquely Swiss winter vibe courtesy of Switzerland Tourism. www.somersethouse.org.uk/whats-on/ skate-somerset-house Tue 14 Nov – Sun 7 Jan Skate at Bluewater (DA9) Located outside The Village near Zizzi’s, the covered outdoor rink will offer plenty of space for skaters of all abilities to go for a spin, come rain or shine. There will be quiet sessions, in addition to parent and toddler sessions for wobbly starters. PLUS, Ice Rink party nights are back by popular demand, so get ready to show off your moves to classic party anthems! www.bluewater.co.uk/icerink Fri 17 Nov – Sun 7 Jan Hampton Court Palace Ice Rink (KT8) Immerse yourself in the quintessential winter experience at Hampton Court Palace Ice Rink! Bundle up in warm layers, gather your friends and family, and immerse yourself in the magnificent views of this beautiful Tudor palace while gracefully gliding around the stunning outdoor rink. www.hamptoncourtpalaceicerink.co.uk Thu 23 Nov – Sun 7 Jan Queen’s House Ice Rink (SE10) A magical open-air ice rink in the heart of Greenwich. The rink is surrounded by iconic architecture, with views of Greenwich Park to the south and the glittering lights of Canary Wharf to the north, providing a backdrop of some of the best views in London. Relaxed sessions available on selected dates. www.rmg.co.uk/queens-house/ attractions/queens-house-ice-rink Fri 17 Nov – Mon 1 Jan Lidl On Ice (W2) Glide into the festive season on the UK’s largest open-air ice rink at Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park. Set under a canopy of twinkly lights and built around the iconic Victorian bandstand, you can hit the ice from 10am-10pm daily. Open to all ages, this ice-skating rink is the perfect
Fri 24 Nov – Sat 24 Dec Willows Farm Village Santa Spectacular (AL4) As part of their Santa Spectacular, Willows Farm will have a Magical Ice Rink where you can Glide around the synthetic ice with ski boots available to fit all sizes. Great fun for the whole family! www.willowsactivityfarm.com Thu 30 Nov – Sun 7 Jan ICE at Kensington Palace (W8) Celebrate the festive season with friends and family at London’s most anticipated winter event. With its historic location, winter warming food and drink, VIP experiences, and fun activities, ICE at Kensington Palace is set to become a new tradition for Londoners during the festive season. www.iceatkensingtonpalace.co.uk Fri 8 Dec – Sun 7 Jan Kingdom of Winter at ExCel London (E16) Step into another world and enjoy a host of family-friendly attractions, including a winter themed circus, ice skating, fairground rides, an immersive ice expedition trail and more all under one roof. www.excel.london/visitor/whats-on/ kingdom-of-winter Sun 10 Dec – Sun 7 Jan JW3 Ice Rink 2023 (NW3) Whether you want to practice your Double Lutz or just your Double Klutz, go and skate on North West London’s favourite pop-up ice rink at JW3. With a skating area of 200m2, the outdoor ice rink comes complete with glimmering lights, vibrant music and an electric atmosphere. And don’t forget, the helpful penguin stabilisers or banana toboggans can be pre-booked for less confident little ones to have fun on. www.jw3.org.uk/ice-rink#
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