London Ice Rinks This Winter

It's time to get your skates on in London this winter with the capital's coolest ice rinks.

Somerset House and the rink at the Natural History Museum are probably the best-known rinks in London but this year there is more choice than ever before, so check out our guide below if you're thinking of skating in London this festive season.


Tower of London Ice Rink

Dates: 17th November 2012 - 6th January 2013

10.00am - 11.00am 4.00pm - 5.00pm
11.00am - 12.00pm 5.15pm - 6.15pm
12.15pm - 1.15pm 6.30pm - 7.30pm
1.30pm - 2.30pm 7.45pm - 8.45pm
2.45pm - 3.45pm 9.00pm - 10.00pm

Peak Tickets:

Weekends
All evening sessions from 5.15pm
All day Mon 17 Dec, Tues 18 Dec, Wed 19 Dec, Thur 20 Dec, Fri 21 Dec, Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, Thurs 27 Dec, Fri 28 Dec, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

Off Peak Tickets:

Weekday morning and afternoon
Sessions up to and including the 4.00pm session (excluding Mon 17 Dec, Tues 18 Dec, Wed 19 Dec, Thur 20 Dec, Fri 21 Dec, Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, Thurs 27 Dec, Fri 28 Dec, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day).

The ice rink is closed on Christmas Day.


Set against the the spectacular backdrop of London's iconic Tower of London, this ice rink offers a great setting for your festive skating. Booking online possible.

Prices: (P = Peak, OP = Off Peak)

Adults : £13(P) £11(OP)

Child (under 16) : £9(P) £8.50(OP)

Concessions : £12℗ £10.50(OP)
(Students (with Student ID) & Senior Citizens (over 60)

Family ticket : £36(P) £34(OP)
(2 Adults and 2 Children or 1 Adult and 3 Children)

Please note: Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult

Guides: £32.00 per session

General Ticketing Enquiries Line (Monday to Friday 10am - 6pm): 020 8241 9818

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Winter Wonderland

Dates: 23rd November 2012 to 6th January 2013

Morning Sessions
10.00am / 11.00am

Afternoon Sessions
12.15pm / 1.30pm / 2.45pm / 4.00pm

Evening Sessions
5.15pm / 6.30pm / 7.45pm / 9.00pm

Set around the Victorian bandstand and illuminated with over 100,000 pea-lights, the Winter Wonderland Ice Rink provides a truly magical setting for ice skating under the stars.

Entry into Winter Wonderland is absolutely FREE and there is no charge at all to visit Santa.

Book the Ice Skating, the Giant Wheel & Big Top tickets in advance to make sure you don't miss out on any of the fun!

See more and Save money by booking 2 attractions or more together as a combination ticket.

SKATING SESSION = 1 HOUR

Off Peak / Peak Prices
Adult: £10.50 / £13.50
Child (aged 12 and under): £8.50 / £9.00
Family (2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 children): £34.00 / £36.00
Concession: £9.50 / £12.50
Ice Guide: £32

Children are not allowed onto the ice unaccompanied.

Ticket Booking Line:-
You can purchase tickets by phone via See Tickets on 0844 858 6755 or Ticketmaster on 0844 847 1771 – booking fees apply.
Book online

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Canary Wharf Ice Rink

Dates: 3rd November 2012 to 13th February 2013
Times: Monday - Saturday 9:45am - 11:00pm, Sunday 9:45am - 7:30pm
See official website for session times

Nestled under the soaring buildings of Canada Square and bathed in twinkling festive lights Ice Rink Canary Wharf is back with a sparkling new look for the 2012/13 season. This year will feature London's first skate path allowing skaters the chance to leave the main rink and skate through the trees that line the perimeter of Canada Square Park.

Prices:
Adult: £12.50 per 1 hour session
Child (13 years and under): £8.50 per 1 hour session
Family (2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children): £32 per 1 hour session

Tickets available from Ticketmaster 0844 847 1546
Book online

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Hampton Court Palace Ice Rink

Dates: 1st December 2012 to 13th January 2013

10.00am - 11.00am 4.00pm - 5.00pm
11.00am - 12.00pm 5.15pm - 6.15pm
12.15pm - 1.15pm 6.30pm - 7.30pm
1.30pm - 2.30pm 7.45pm - 8.45pm
2.45pm - 3.45pm 9.00pm - 10.00pm

Peak Tickets:

Weekends
All evening sessions from 5.15pm
Mon 17 Dec, Tues 18 Dec, Wed 19 Dec, Thur 20 Dec, Fri 21 Dec, Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, Thurs 27 Dec, Fri 28 Dec, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

Off Peak Tickets:

Weekday morning and afternoon sessions up to and including the 4.00pm session (Excluding Mon 17 Dec, Tues 18 Dec, Wed 19 Dec, Thur 20 Dec, Fri 21 Dec, Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, Thurs 27 Dec, Fri 28 Dec, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.)

The ice rink is closed on Christmas Day.

Glide around the ice in royal style within the setting of the magnificent Palace. Enjoy the winter sun as it glistens on the ice, and after dark, skate under the stars. The Palace will be illuminated after the sun goes down, providing a magical fairytale scene to delight young and old!

Prices: (P = Peak, OP = Off Peak)

Adult: £12.50(P) £11(OP)

Children (under 16): £9(P) £8.50(OP)

Concessions: £10(P) £9(OP)
Students (with Student ID) and Senior Citizens (over 60's)

Family ticket: £36(P) £34(OP)
(1 Adult and 3 Children or 2 Adults and 2 Children)

Please note: Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Ice Guides: £32.00 per session

Groups of 20 people or more will receive a 10% discount. The discount will automatically be applied when booking online.

General Ticketing Enquiries Line (10am - 6pm Monday - Friday): 020 8241 9818

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Westfield London Ice Rink

Dates: 5th December 2012 until 8th January 2013

See official website for session times

This Christmas, Westfield London will be cooler than ever as an ice rink takes over the Atrium.

The rink is made with real ice and it's indoors so you don’t have to worry about the weather!

TICKET PRICES

PEAK (Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays)

Single child - £7.00 if booked online, £7.65 if booked at the Box Office in The Atrium
Single adult - £10.00 if booked online, £10.65 if booked at the Box Office in The Atrium
Family ticket - 2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children - £29 if booked online, £31.60 if booked at the Box Office in the Atrium
School Packages (5 or more) - £3.50 (we advise you pre book your School groups)
Schools should call the Ice Rink Box Office on 0844 847 1667.

OFF PEAK
Single child - £6.00 if booked online, £6.65 if booked at the Box Office in The Atrium
Single adult - £9.00 if booked online, £9.65 if booked at the Box Office in The Atrium
Family ticket – 2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children - £25 if booked online, £27.60 if booked at the Box Office in the Atrium
School Packages (5 or more) - £3.50 (we advise you pre book your School groups)

GROUP TICKETS
Schools should call the Ice Rink Box Office on 0844 847 1667.

HOW TO BOOK
With over 100,000 skaters expected to take to the ice, make sure you book your Ice Rink and Grotto tickets in advance shortly. Call the box office on 0844 847 1667.

To book online see official website

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Natural History Museum Ice Rink

Dates: 2nd November 2012 to 6th January 2013

Sessions usually begin on the hour and run from 10.00–21.00 with some exceptions.

Now in its eighth year, the Ice Rink is a much-loved part of London’s winter scene and will be back in the stunning setting of the Museum.

See official website for session times.

Children (12 and under): £9 peak / £8 off-peak
Adults: £13.50 peak / £11.50 off-peak
Family ticket (2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children): £38 peak / £31 off-peak
Booking and transaction fees apply.

Ticketmaster 0844 847 1576
Accessibility queries 0844 847 1595
Groups and School bookings 0844 847 1575
Online at www.nhmskating.com

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Somerset House Ice Rink

Dates: 16th November 2012 to 6th January 20113

Skate to a live soundtrack at one of our open-air Club Nights, back this year with an exclusive line-up of the hottest DJs, festivals and clubs around. Find your feet on the ice with Skate School and give your children their first glide on the ice with Penguin Club.

10.00-11.00, 11.15-12.15, 12.30-13.30, 13.45-14.45, 15.00-16.00, 16.15-17.15, 17.30-18.30, 18.45-19.45, 20.00-21.00, 21.15-22.15. (22.30-23.30 Club Nights only).

Ticket Prices:
£7.50 - £16 (plus booking fee)

Ticket booking: Tickmaster 0844 847 1520
Book online

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Broadgate Circle Ice Rink

Dates: 16th November 2012 - 24th February 2013

Sessions:

Weekdays
Lunchtime skate 12.15 – 14.15
Afternoon skate 15:00 – 17:00
After work skate 17.30 – 19:00
Late skate 19.30 – 21:00 – please check availability on the official website, as the late Skate session will be affected by Broomball matches and private hire

Weekends
These are open sessions all weekend, as follows:
09.30 – 11.30
12.15 – 14.15
15:00 – 17:00
17.30 – 19:00
19.30 – 21:00

The rink will be open 7 days a week - excluding Christmas Day.

Broomball Competition Evenings
Similar to ice hockey, this fast and furious game is fun for participants and spectators alike. For further information, call the Broadgate Ice Rink office on 020 7505 4100.

Hire the Rink
The rink is available for private hire – ideal for office parties, a special occasion or anyone too embarrassed by their skating skills to cope with an audience. For more information, call 020 7505 4100.

Prices:

Adults £9
Under 16s/Students/OAPS £7
Skate Hire £2

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Eye Skate

17th November 2012 - 6th January 2013

Get your skates on and take to the ice in the glorious shadow of the EDF Energy London Eye, right in the heart of the fabulously festive South Bank.

Sessions:

November: 12pm to 8pm (last skate at 8pm)
December and January: 10am to 9pm (last skate at 9pm)

Prices:

Adults: £12.50
Children (aged 4 to 16): £9.50
Under 4: free