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Where to go ice skating: London rinks to glide on this winter

From a brand new rink at Battersea Power Station to returning favourites popping up across the city, we round up London's glittering ice rinks welcoming smooth gliders and their Bambi-esque companions alike this winter. Thick socks, scarves and cosy mitts at the ready...

Glide at Battersea Power Station

Glide at Battersea Power Station

While central London is mourning the loss of the Natural History Museum’s ice rink this winter, its loss is south London’s gain, as the team behind it – who are also in charge of the rink at Winter Wonderland – have opened a seasonal ice rink outside the newly opened Battersea Power Station. Practice your spins, glides and twirls across three interconnecting ice rinks watched over by twinkling fairy lights and a giant, glowing Christmas tree. There's vintage funfair rides too, and cabins serving steaming mugs of mulled wine.

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WHEN
11 November - 8 January, Monday - Thursday, 10am - 6pm, Friday 10am - 10pm, Saturday & Sunday 9am - 6pm
WHERE
Battersea Park Power Station, Circus Road West, Nine Elms, London SW8 5BN.
Skate at Somerset House with Moët & Chandon. Credit: David Jensen

Skate at Somerset House

Skate at Somerset House runs from mid-November until mid-January and the season is littered with several special events, including UNIQLO Skate Lates and rink-side DJ sets. Glide in front of a majestic 40ft Christmas tree, then make an occasion of it by slipping into chef Jimmy Garcia's Chalet Suisse for an Alpine-themed feast.

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WHEN
16 Nov 2022 - 15 January 2023
WHERE
Somerset House
Strand, London, WC2R 1LA
Queen’s House ice rink, Greenwich

Queen’s House ice rink, Greenwich

The ice rink in front of the Queen’s House in Greenwich has returned for the fourth year running. Offering architectural vistas to match those found at the Natural History Museum and Somerset House rinks, a session here will see you glide on ice while soaking up the picturesque surroundings of a Unesco World Heritage site.

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WHEN
17 November 2022 - 8 January 2023
WHERE
Queen’s House, Romney Road, Greenwich, London SE10 9NF
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland ice rink

Hyde Park Winter Wonderland ice rink

There's plenty to excite at the Hyde Park Winter Wonderland this year, including an all-important, glittering ice rink. Set around a Victorian bandstand and lit by the glow of 100,000 Christmas lights, the rink is one of the most festive you'll find in London. Sessions run every hour on the hour and last 50 minutes. The park recommends turning up 20 minutes before your booked session.

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WHEN
18 November 2022 - 2 January 2023, 10am - 10pm
WHERE
Hyde Park, Bandstand Winter Wonderland, London W2 2UH
Hampton Court Palace

Hampton Court Palace

If the Tudor apartments, kitchens and glorious views overlooking the historic Thames hasn't been enough to tempt you to visit Hampton Court Palace, then their skating rink might just do the trick. The ice rink is situated spectacularly beside the red-brick Tudor frontage and is joined by the Ice Bar & Café, offering a welcome place for skaters to stop and snack.


Kids looking to improve their skating skills can enlist the help of one of Hampton Court's patient instructors, who can organise a personal, supervised skate session to get them up to speed.

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WHEN
17 November 2022 - 8 January 2023, sessions from 10am-8.45pm
WHERE
Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, Surrey KT8 9AU
Rooftop ice rink, Skylight, Tobacco Dock

Rooftop ice rink, Skylight, Tobacco Dock

Wapping's highest party playground is being frozen over once again this winter as Skylight brings back its rooftop ice rink, hosting ice skating drag shows as well as the chance to skid around yourself. once you're all done skating, cosy up in one of its igloos with a festive spread: hot chocolates, mulled wine and Alpine comfort foods are all on the menu.

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WHEN
Early November 2022 - January 2023
WHERE
Tobacco Quay, Wapping Lane, London E1W 2SF
Alexandra Palace ice rink

Alexandra Palace ice rink

While open all year round, Alexandra Palace ice rink is never more charming than at Christmas, when the glistening chandelier dangling above the ice twinkles with festive cheer. The rink was further certified as a festive venue in 2019 when it featured in the Emma Thompson-helmed flick Last Christmas (pictured).

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WHEN
Open daily, 11am - 4:30/5:30pm
WHERE
Alexandra Palace, Alexandra Palace Way, London N22 7AY
Ice Rink Canary Wharf

Ice Rink Canary Wharf

Canada is known for its skating rinks, and London's very own Canada Square Park is no exception. This glittering gem is up and running for the whole winter season, and features fantastic lights and sparkling ice for a magical afternoon.

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WHEN
22 October - 25 February 2022
WHERE
Canary Wharf, London E14
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