Ice rinks - London and the south

London

Somerset House ice rink

Taking place in the beautiful 18th century courtyard of Somerset House, this ice rink celebrates its 10th birthday with a calendar of special events including Breakfast with Tiffany, DJ nights and the Penguin Club. The Tiffany Tuck shop sells cupcakes and other treats; The Skate Café & Bar serves real ale and hot chocolate.
Skating Lessons are led by NISA-accredited tutors and The Penguin Club offers skating tuition for kids aged four to eight, every Saturday and Sunday in January. Older kids can join the grown-ups at Skate School sessions.
When? Nov 17 - Jan 24. Look at the website (below) for session times.
How much? Adults from £10.50 (daytime,) from £12.50 (evening), children of 12 and under, from £7.50 (daytime,) from £8.00 (evening), family (4 tickets) from £30 (daytime), from £34 (evening).
How to book: somersethouse.org.uk

Hampton Court Palace ice rink

Henry VIII's palace has a rink, carousel and café. Inside, costumed actors recreate life at the Tudor court.
When? Nov 28 - Jan 10. Look at the website (below) for session times.
How much? Adults £10 (off peak), £11.50 (peak), children under 16, £8 (peak), £7.50 (off peak), students £9 (peak) £8 (off peak), family (4 tickets) £30 (off peak), £32 (peak).
How to book: hamptoncourtpalaceicerink.com

Tower of London ice rink

Skate in the shadow of the historic Tower. There's also free viewing areas and a cafe. Until Jan 13
When? Nov 21 - Jan 10. Look at the website (below) for session times.
How much? Adults £10 (off peak), £12 (peak), children under 16 £8 (peak), £7.50 (off peak), students £11 (peak) £9.50 (off peak), family (4 tickets) £30 (off peak), £32 (peak).
How to book: toweroflondonicerink.com/index.aspx

Cambridge ice rink

Set in Parkers Place, Cambridge on Ice returns for a third year to bring festive fun to the whole family. An Ice Rink Café serves warm drinks and snacks.
When? Nov 14 - Jan 3. 9am - 9pm every day with an additional hour, 9pm - 10pm on Thurs, Fri and Sat.
How much? Adults £8.95, children under 12 £6.50, students £7.50, family (4 tickets) £28.
How to book: cambridgeonice.co.uk

Winchester ice rink

Winchester Cathedral Ice Rink is uniquely situated at the foot of the Cathedral in the historic Inner Close. Surrounded by a German Christmas Market, this large open-air ice rink has a lovely setting. There's also a café serving hot drinks and snacks.
Setting.
When? Nov 27 - Jan 3. Look at the website (below) for session times
How much? Adults £9.20, students £7.20, children of 4-16 £7.20, family (4 tickets) £30. Mothers and toddlers £7.20
How to book: winchester-cathedral.org.uk/icerink



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