Glide into winter and discover the best ice skating rinks in London...

Glide at Battersea Power Station 

Enjoy unrivalled views of the Thames as you spin around three interconnecting rinks surrounded by twinkling lights and a spectacular Christmas tree. Open, seven days a week, from November 11 and set against a backdrop of one of the capital’s most iconic buildings. More than just a rink, after your skate enjoy live entertainment, hop on a vintage funfair ride, or chill out with a mulled wine in a cosy cabin and rinkside bar. Tickets from £17. 

Skate at Somerset House

The magnificent ice rink, now with bigger skate space, transforms the neoclassical courtyard into the essential winter destination, complete with a glorious 40ft Christmas tree. This popular outdoor ice rink is open (from November 12) all day and well into the evening, when you can skate to live DJs. Gourmet dining also returns at Chalet Suisse by Jimmy Garcia, providing the perfect post-skate treat at the pop-up alpine restaurant. For the ultimate rink-side seat, enjoy champagne and cocktails in the Skate Lounge by Moët & Chandon. Tickets from £10. 

Winter Wonderland

Get into the festive spirit as Hyde Park's Winter Wonderland returns to London from 18 November. This free-to-enter family event includes a host of Christmas-themed activities, including Winter Wonderland ice skating, big top shows, an observation wheel and a huge Christmas market. Skate around the stunning ice rink, the UK's largest outdoor rink which circles the Victorian bandstand. Tickets from £10.50. 

Skylight Tobacco Dock

Take to the ice on Europe’s only rooftop rink as Skylight Tobacco Dock gets its annual makeover. Afterwards, settle into a heated outdoor area and snuggle under the blankets for a night of festive cocktails and Alpine-inspired grub. Sessions cost £15 for 45 minutes, and once you’re done on the ice, book in for the winter igloos and alpine huts and take in the incredible view over the capital’s skyline. 

Queen's House Ice Rink

Set in a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the large rink (open from November 17) is surrounded by iconic architecture, with views of Greenwich Park to the south and the glittering lights of Canary Wharf to the north, providing a backdrop of some of the best views in London. Warm up with hot drinks and seasonal snacks at Benugo’s catering stall, situated right next to the rink. 

Skate Dine Bowl

London’s only year round ice rink. Located on Queensway, Queens has been entertaining Londoners since the 1930s. The extensive vision combines 12 state-of-the-art bowling lanes, a (temperature controlled) ice rink and two bars all designed in an industrial, British-retro style. Cult burger restaurant MEATliquor is behind The Sin Bin, the UK's first rink-side skate up bar. Here you can get your skates on for an hour or two, or hit the ice for an intense bout of curling on Thursday & Friday nights.

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