Get your skates on at these ice rinks in London.
From the heart of the West End to London landmarks, the city has ice rinks, both old and new, to enjoy this winter. Strap on your skates and get twirling – whether you’re out with friends or family, the city has it all. Here are the best ice rinks in London.
Alexandra Palace Ice Rink
Open all year round, Alexandra Palace Ice Rink is a permanent fixture in London’s ice rink scene. Ally Pally is a strong contender for the best ice rink in London. During the winter, it transforms into a Christmassy paradise with mulled wine, food and drink stalls, a disco dance floor and iconic tunes.
GO: Visit www.alexandrapalace.com for more information.
Glide at Battersea Power Station
From the team behind the Natural History Museum ice rink, Glide at Battersea is the new rink on the blog. Open from 7 November 2025 to 4 January 2026, it is set in Battersea Power Station. Glide will feature a 30-foot Christmas tree, vintage fairground rides, sparkling lights, street food and more.
GO: Visit https://glidebatterseapowerstation.co.uk for more information.
Ice Rink Canary Wharf
Running from 25 October 2025 to 22 February 2026, the Canary Wharf spot stands as one of the longest-running ice rinks – at 17 weeks. Found in Canada Square Park, visitors can expect a stunning rooftop with over 1,000 lights and a sparkling disco ball to top it all off.
GO: Visit https://icerinkcanarywharf.co.uk for more information.
Hampton Court Palace
Open from 21 November 2025 to 4 January 2026, Hampton Court gives visitors a skating experience fused with 16th-century history. The palace provides the perfect setting for a special evening out, with piping hot food and plenty of drinks. Visit Hampton Court’s ice rink for a Henry VIII-style night out.
GO: Visit www.hrp.org.uk for more information.
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland
Running from 14 November 2025 to 1 January 2026, Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland is the go-to spot for festive fun and a great night out. With the largest open-air rink in the UK, Winter Wonderland’s skating experience is a must-see. Indulge in a decadent cup of hot chocolate after your skate, enjoy street food and pile that plate high with Christmassy delights.
GO: Visit https://hydeparkwinterwonderland.com for more information.
ICE at Bussey Rooftop Bar
This new rooftop bar on Rye Lane, Peckham, promises to be a fun-filled event. The Bussey Rooftop Bar is opening London’s highest ice skating rink, with stunning views of the city. Running from 17 November 2025 to 1 January 2026, this sky-high rink will provide 360-degree panoramic views. Guests can also enjoy a heated hideaway bar with boozy hot chocolate, winter spritzes and mulled wine, plus stone-baked pizzas with several delicious toppings. Live DJs will spin iconic tunes every Friday and Saturday.
GO: Visit https://busseyrooftopbar.com for more information.
Queen’s House Ice Rink
Open from 21 November 2025 to 4 January 2026, Queen’s House in Greenwich provides a beautiful skating spot right beside a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Returning this year, the rink introduces a new Pit Lane, where guests can stop for a hot chocolate or mulled wine before returning to the ice. The Zero Degrees restaurant, which offers pizza, mac and cheese, and more, will also be available.
GO: Visit https://thequeenshouseicerink.com for more information.
Skate Leicester Square
Running from 1 November 2025 to 4 January 2026, this central London ice rink is new this year. Leicester Square is welcoming a festive attraction to the area for the very first time, running 45-minute sessions starting every 15 minutes between 10am and 10pm every day. Grab a cup of mulled wine, take a whirl and enjoy some market treats afterwards.
GO: Visit www.skateleicestersquare.co.uk for more information.
Somerset House
The iconic Skate at Somerset House will reopen from 12 November 2025 to 11 January 2026. Guests will be pleased to hear that the renowned Skate Lates evening sessions are back this year, as well as the usual sessions with reduced capacity and quieter music – plus a Skate Club for kids.
GO: Visit www.somersethouse.org.uk for more information.
Winter Funland
Open from 13 December 2025 to 4 January 2026, Winter Funland makes its London debut. Located at Kensington Olympia, visitors can expect a variety of funfair rides, a circus show, and, of course, the ice rink. A ride around the rink is included in the ticket price. Other attractions inside the all-indoor experience include a food court, festive bar and more.
GO: Visit www.winterfunland.com for more information.
