Here are our top picks of this winter’s most stunning ice skating rinks across the UK in 2024.
England
Skate at Somerset House
Where: Somerset House, London
When: 13th November to 12th January 2025
Price: £15-£26.50; child £10-15
Web: Book tickets for Ice Skating at Somerset House
One of the classic UK skating rinks and one of our favourite Christmas experiences in London. The ice rink is set in the Edmond J. Safra Fountain Courtyard which makes the most stunning surroundings as you skate within the courtyard next to the 40ft Christmas tree. For children the rink offers skate aids to accompany you around the rink.
Skate at Hampton Court Palace
Where: Hampton Court Palace, Surrey
When: 22 November – 5 January 2025
Price:£18-£21; child £13-£15.50 with family tickets available
Web: Book tickets for Ice Skating at Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court Palace is a magical venue for winter ice skating. Set in the gardens of Henry VIII’s former residence, as you skate take in the views of the Tudor palace made even more spectacular with floodlit colours lighting the building as it gets dark. Skate aids are available here for beginners. After skating visit the cafe for some drinks and mince pies and combine your skate with a visit to the palace itself.
Glide at Battersea Power Station
Where: Battersea Power Station
When: 8th November to 5th January 2025 (except Christmas Day)
Price: From £16; child from £10.50 – family tickets also available
Web: Book tickets for Ice Skating at Glide at Battersea Power Station
This is one of our favourite ice skating rinks in London and it’s also one of the capitals newest places to skate, which returns again for 2024. Set against the backdrop of one of London’s most iconic buildings, Battersea Power Station. Skate aids are available for children which need to be pre-booked.
Ice Rink at Canary Wharf, London
Where: Ice Rink Canary Wharf, Canada Square Park, Canary Wharf, London,
When: 26 October – 23 February 2025
Price: from £13.95
Web: Further information about Ice Skating at Ice Rink Canary Wharf.
The ice rink at Canary Wharf returns in 2023 for its 18th season. The location for this large rink is spectacular, set amongst the skyscrapers of Canary Wharf and its undercover setting protects against any inclement weather.
Ice Rink at Winter Village, Westfield London
Where: Westfield London
When: 15th November to 5th January 2025
Price: Adult – from £16.30, Child (3-15) – from £12.30
Web: Book tickets for Ice Skating at Westfield London
This is another of our favourites and the perfect place for the kids to enjoy after some Christmas shopping at one of Europe’s largest shopping centres. The 1,000sqm rink is situated around the 65-foot decorated Christmas tree – believed to be the tallest to feature on an ice rink in Europe Skate aids are available for children which need to be pre-booked.
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland
Where: Hyde Park, London
When: 17 November 2022 – 1 January 2024,
Price: £11.50; child £8.50 plus Winter Wonderland entry free
Web: Book tickets for Ice Skating at Hyde Park Winter Wonderland
The huge Winter Wonderland at London’s Hyde Park boasts on of the largest ice skating rink in the UK. It’s built around the gorgeous Victorian bandstand and set under a canopy of twinkling lights so its even more magical skating here after dark. Kids will also enjoy the festive atmosphere here with numerous funfair rides and attractions to keep all the family happy.
The Royal Pavilion Ice Rink
Where: Royal Pavilion, Brighton
When: Open October 26th until 5th January 2025
Price: from £16pp adults, £11.00 children under 12, free entry for spectators
Web: Book tickets for the Royal Pavilion Ice Rink
Skate against the amazing backdrop of the extravagant Royal Pavilion and what makes this ice rink unique is that its powered entirely by green energy. Try and visit from dusk onwards as the lights shimmering on the Pavilion create unique surroundings.
Nice Ice Baby Ice Rink, Newcastle
Where: Metrocentre, Newcastle
When: Open November 15th until 5th January 2025
Price: from £15.40pp adults, £11.95 children under 16
Web: Book tickets
Metrocentre has announced the arrival of an ice-skating rink just in time for the festive season! Skate Metrocentre offers visitors a real ice rink, fully covered, where everyone can skate in style, come rain, shine or snow.
Ice Skate Birmingham
Where: Centenary Square, Birmingham
When: Open 1st November until 5th January 2025
Price: from £13pp adults, £11.00 children under 12, free entry for spectators
Web: Book tickets here
Voted yearly as one of the UK’s best ice-skating rink, this weatherproof ice rink boasts 600 square metres of ice with a 30m x 30m Ice Rink. Located in Centenary Square, it’s joined by the Big Wheel, providing tremendous views of Birmingham and the people ice skating below.
Ice skating at Warwick Castle
Where: Warwick Castle, Warwick
When: 25 November – 7 January 2025
Price: from £11.00
Web: Book tickets here
This is one of the best and most unique skating rinks in the country. This open air ice rink is surrounded by the walls of Warwick Castle creating a picture perfect backdrop. Once at Warwick Castle also check out their other Christmas themed events including Christmas feasts in the Great Hall, carols at the Castle and winter bird of prey displays.
Bath On Ice
Where: Royal Pavillion, Bath
When: 15th November to 5th January 2025
Price: Adults £15, Kids £12.50.
Web: Book tickets here
Bath is one of favourite cities to visit in the UK and at Christmas it gets even better especially with the city’s 1000 square metre atmospheric rink near Victoria Park. Skate aids and sleds are bookable for toddlers, and the rink has some great family deals.
Ice skating at Eden Project
Where: Eden Project, Cornwall
When: 14th October until 23rd February 2025
Price: Tickets from £7 per child, from £9 per adult, plus entry to the Eden Project
Web: Book tickets here
The Eden Project might be more well known for its tropical biomes, but their indoor ice skating rink is a hidden gem and is truly spectacular. This year expect lots of Narnia styled lanterns and a tree-lined tunnel leading you into the biome and lots of twinkly lights
Scotland
Edinburgh
George Street Ice Rink
My hometown and favourite city, Edinburgh is truly magical over the Christmas period. This year the ice rink has moved and undergone a transformation into one of the coolest and most unique in the country. The Alpine Rink will allow skaters to glide up and down George Street taking in the stunning Georgian architecture. Afterwards visit East Princes Street Gardens just below Edinburgh Castle, for lots of family friendly attractions and Christmas stalls.
Where: George Street, Edinburgh
When: 22nd November – 5th January 2025
Price: from £14.50
Web: Book tickets here
Ice skating at Aberdeen Christmas Village
Where: Bond Street, Aberdeen
When: 14th November – 31st December 2024
Price: Tickets from £5 per person.
Web: Book tickets here
This open air ice skating rink is the centrepiece of the Christmas celebrations in Aberdeen. Set against the stunning backdrop of Marischal College this rink provides a chance to skate on real ice under twinkling fairy lights while your family and friends watch from the viewing area and enjoy the refreshments on offer within the Village.
Wales
Cardiff’s Winter Wonderland
Where: Castle Grounds, Cardiff
When: 14th November to 5th January 2025
Price: Child (3-16) £11.00 and Adult £13.50
Web: Book tickets here
This is a really popular choice for families visiting Wales because of its gorgeous location. Returning to the beautiful grounds of Cardiff Castle, the Ice Skating Rink and Ice Walk, set against the backdrop of the Norman Keep. The undercover ice rink, with the scenic Ice Walk, is a great way to kick off that festive feeling.
Skate at ICC Wales
Where: S K A T E at ICC Wales, Coldra Woods, Newport
When: 14th December – 4th January 2025
Web: Book tickets for Skate at ICC Wales
The ice rink returns back to the ICC at the Celtic Manor resort and is a great choice for families. Here you can glide across the smooth synthetic ice and take in the sights and sounds of Christmas.
Waterfront Winterland Swansea
Where: Waterfront, Swansea
When: 15 November – 4th January 2025
Price: Child (3-14) £10.00 and Adult (15+) £12.50
Web: Book tickets here
One of our favourite skating rinks in Wales has returned in the gorgeous location of the musuem grounds at Swansea’s stunning waterfront marina area of the city. The ice rink at Swansea Waterfront Winterland offers a skating experience, set in a festive undercover setting to ensure fun regardless of the weather.