It’s time to get your skates on in London this winter with the capital’s coolest ice rinks: 4th Nov 11 to 19th Feb 12
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 for a great choice if you’re thinking of skating in London this festive season.
Tower of London Ice Rink
Dates: 19th November 2011 – 8th January 2012
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 19 Dec, Tues 20 Dec, Wed 21 Dec, Thur 22 Dec, Fri 23 Dec, Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, Tues 27 Dec, Wed 28 Dec, Thur 29 Dec, Fri 30 Dec, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day and Mon 2 Jan.
Off Peak Tickets:
Weekday morning and afternoon
Sessions up to and including the 4.00pm session (excluding Mon 19 Dec, Tues 20 Dec, Wed 21 Dec, Thur 22 Dec, Fri 23 Dec, Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, Tues 27 Dec, Wed 28 Dec, Thur 29 Dec, Fri 30 Dec, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day and Mon 2 Jan)
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 : £12.50(P) £10.50(OP)
Child (under 16) : £8.50(P) £8.00(OP)
Concessions : £11.50(P) £10.00(OP)
(Students (with Student ID) Senior Citizens (over 60)
Family ticket : £34.00(P) £32.00(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
Guides: £32.00 per session
Book online (£3.00 booking fee applies per transaction)
Book by phone at See on 0844 871 8814
Group bookings (20 people or more) on 020 8241 9818
Enquiries Line (10am – 6pm Monday – Friday): 020 8241 9818
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Dates: 18th November 2011 to 3rd January 2012
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
Now in its fifth year, Winter Wonderland returns to London’s Hyde Park this Christmas. As well as the great ice rink there are also great rides and attractions for all the family.
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
Off Peak is all day on 21st Nov, 22nd Nov, 23rd Nov, 24th Nov, 28th Nov, 29th Nov, 30th Nov, 1st Dec and 3rd Jan
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
Group bookings are available for groups of 20 or more and will receive a 10% discount on advance sales only. To make a group booking and for more information please contact groups@pwrevents.com or call 020 8241 9818
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Dates: 12th November 2011 to 19th February 2012
Times: Monday – Saturday 9:45am – 11:00pm, Sunday 9:45am – 7:30pm
See official website for session times
Canary Wharf Ice Rink opens in Canada Square Park for winter. There is a free skating programme for the children of local schools. There are also refreshments, a viewing gallery and music.
Prices:
Adult: £10.00 off peak, £12.00 peak per 1 hour session
Concession (students 12 – 16/NUS/OAP): £9.00 per 1 hour session
Child (under 12): £7.50 per ticket
Family (2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children): £32 per 1 hour session
Tickets available from Ticketmaster 0844 847 1556
Book online
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Dates: 26th November 2011 to 8th January 2012
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 19 Dec, Tues 20 Dec, Wed 21 Dec, Thur 22 Dec, Fri 23 Dec, Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, Tues 27 Dec, Wed 28 Dec, Thur 29 Dec, Fri 30 Dec, New Years Eve, New Years Day and Mon 2 Jan.
Off Peak Tickets:
Weekday morning and afternoon sessions up to and including the 4.00pm session (Excluding Mon 19 Dec, Tues 20 Dec, Wed 21 Dec, Thur 22 Dec, Fri 23 Dec, Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, Tues 27 Dec, Wed 28 Dec, Thur 29 Dec, Fri 30 Dec, New Years Eve, New Years Day and Mon 2 Jan.)
The ice rink is closed on Christmas Day.
Set against the magnificent backdrop of Hampton Court Palace, this venue is a must for a regal skating experience.
Prices: (P = Peak, OP = Off Peak)
Adult: £12.00(P) £10.50(OP)
Children (under 16): £8.50(P) £8.00(OP)
Concessions: £9.50(P) £8.50(OP)
Students (with Student ID) and Senior Citizens (over 60’s)
Family ticket: £34.00(P) £32.00(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
Book online (£3.00 booking fee applies per transaction)
Book by phone at See on 0844 871 8815
Group bookings (20 people or more) on 020 8241 9818
General Ticketing Enquiries Line (10am – 6pm Monday – Friday):
020 8241 9818
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Westfield London Ice Rink
Dates:19th November 2011 until 8th January 2012
Monday – Friday 9:15am – 10:15pm
Saturday 9:15am – 11:00pm
Sunday 10:30am – 6:45pm
Some exceptions apply, see website for details
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 adults / 2 children or 1 adult/ 3 children – £29
Family ticket – 2 adults / 2 children or 1 adult/ 3 children – £23 + £2 booking fee
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 / 2 children or 1 adult/ 3 children – £27.60
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.
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Natural History Museum Ice Rink
Dates: 4th November 2011 to 8th January 2012
With its striking architecture, twinkling evening lights and popular café bar, Another of London’s best-known seasonal rinks, the Natural History Museum’ striking architecture and evening lights are a great backdrop for a spin on your skates!
Opening times
Come and skate on weekdays from 10.00 to 22.00 and on weekends from 08.45 to 22.00 (exceptions below).
Session times
08.45, 10.00, 11.00, 12.15, 13.30, 14.45, 16.00, 17.15, 18.30, 19.45, 21.00 and 22.00.
Exceptions
Christmas and New Year’s Eve
24 December 2011 09:00 – 22:00
25 December 2011 Closed
26 December 2011 11:00 – 22:00
31 December 2011 09:00 – 01:00
1 January 2011 10:00 – 21:00
Children (12 and under): £8.50 peak / £8 off-peak
Adults: £13 peak / £11.50 off-peak
Family ticket (2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children): £36 peak / £31 off-peak
Booking and transaction fees apply.
To book: Ticketmaster: 0844 847 1576
Book online
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Dates: 22 November 2011 to 22 January 20112
London’s Somerset House is maybe the best-known of all the seasonal London rinks. Skate here and take in late-night, torch-lit and breakfast skating plus DJ sessions.
Session Times: 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.
Ticket Prices:
£8.45 – £15.55 (includes booking fee)
Ticket booking: Tickmaster 0844 847 1520
Book online
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