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Ice skating in London: the city’s best outdoor rinks to visit for Christmas 2022
By Lauren Geall
3 years ago
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As Christmas approaches, get in the festive spirit with a quick spin round one of London’s magical outdoor ice rinks.
Christmas is creeping closer every day – and while you may not be ready to don your Christmas jumper and put Mariah Carey on repeat just yet, now’s the perfect time to start thinking about all the festive events and activities you want to book in 2022.
From light displays to Christmas markets, London is home to a wide array of attractions to help you get into the festive spirit – including an impressive collection of ice rinks.
While skating may not be an exclusively Christmassy activity, London’s pop-up ice rinks are typically adorned with countless fairy lights and festive decorations, making a trip to the rink the perfect way to celebrate the season with friends and family (even if you’re more of a shuffler than a glider).
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And with loads of brilliant ice-skating rinks popping up across the capital – including a brand-new one at the recently opened Battersea Power Station – there are plenty of options to choose from.
Keep reading to check out our pick of the best rinks in London to visit in 2022 and get booking. Happy skating!
Ice Rink Canary Wharf
Get your skates on among the skyscrapers of Canary Wharf this Christmas by paying a visit to the pop-up rink taking over Canada Square Park.
With live music and DJ nights and a revamped Off Piste alpine rink side bar to be enjoyed, there’s plenty to look forward to. And thanks to the newly-opened Elizabeth Line, getting to Canary Wharf is easier than ever.
Glide at Battersea Power Station
As part of its first Christmas season, the newly opened Battersea Power Station will have its very own ice rink. Hosted by the team behind the Natural History Museum’s once-iconic rink (it’s now closed), Glide will consist of three interconnected rinks surrounded by fairy lights, all of which will look over the Thames.
Dates: 11 November 2022 – 8 January 2023.
Prices: Adults from £12, children from £8 and families from £36.
Queen’s House Ice Rink
Potentially the most beautiful skating option in the city, this ice rink is situated in front of the Queen’s House, a UNESCO world heritage site in Greenwich, south London. With a large rink to enjoy and a Benugo catering stall offering a range of winter warmers, the Queen’s House Ice Rink is the perfect skating spot for people looking for a more refined or romantic experience.
Dates: 17 November 2022 – 8 January 2023.
Prices: Adults from £16, children from £10.
Skylight Rooftop
Europe’s only rooftop ice rink is returning to London once again this Christmas at Skylight Rooftop, giving skaters an incredible view over the capital’s skyline. While this rink may not be as big as some of the others on offer, visitors will be able to enjoy a range of cocktails under the heated pergola next to the rink. Just book a table and then pay for your tickets to go ice skating once you arrive.
Dates: 28 October 2022 – January 2023.
Prices: £15 for 45 minutes.
Skate at Somerset House
One of the most iconic ice skating rinks in London is back for 2022 in partnership with Moët & Chandon. Accompanied by a 40ft Christmas tree, a range of delicious food and drink and contemporary music, Somerset House’s rink offers something for everyone.
Dates: 16 November 2022 – 15 January 2023.
Prices: Adults from £10, children from £7.50.
Hampton Court Palace Ice Rink
For skating with a touch of history, why not take a trip to Hampton Court Palace’s pop-up ice rink? Accompanied by a festive cafe and bar offering a range of Christmas-themed treats, this isn’t one you’re going to want to miss.
Dates: 17 November 2022 – 8 January 2023.
Prices: Adults from £17.50, children from £13, families from £49.
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland Ice Rink
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland is the place to be in London during the festive season, so a trip to its famous ice skating rink is the icing on the cake. Claiming the title of “the UK’s largest outdoor ice rink”, the fairy light-clad rink is the perfect place to enjoy some time on the ice this winter.
Dates: 18 November 2022 – 2 January 2023.
Prices: Adults from £10.50, children from £7.50, concessions from £9.50 and families from £30.
Winter Village Ice Rink at Westfield
If you fancy a spot of skating while you do your Christmas shopping, look no further than the pop-up ice rink in Westfield’s Winter Village. Visitors to the rink will skate alongside Europe’s tallest Christmas tree to feature on an ice rink, measuring a dazzling 65ft tall.
Dates: 18 November 2022 – 8 January 2023
Prices: Adults/teens from £15.50, children from £11 and families from £45.
Images: Solid Creative Ltd/Royal Museums Greenwich/Skylight Rooftop/Owen Harvey/IMG & Hyde Park Winter Wonderland/Hampton Court Palace/Westfield
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