It doesn’t matter if you’re a pro or if you’ve never skated before, the backdrop of the Natural History Museum’s Waterhouse building makes the ice rink magical for everyone. Enjoy a bird’s eye view from the Café Bar as you warm up with a hot drink post-skate.
Address: Cromwell Road, SW7 5BD Website: nhm.ac.uk
Right in the heart of London, Somerset House’s ice rink is open day and night for skating with family and friends (including two dedicated skating sessions for wheelchair users). The rink’s home to a number of “Skate Lates” music nights featuring a variety of artists and DJs, or for the kids there’s a chance to “Skate with Snoopy” in celebration of the Somerset House-run exhibition “Good Grief, Charlie Brown!”
Address: Strand, WC2R 1LA Website: somersethouse.org.uk
One of the longest-running seasonal ice rinks in London, Canary Wharf’s 1200 sq. m outdoor ice rink in Canada Square Park has an 8km grid of LED lights underneath the ice which is sure to light up your life! With a rink-side bar you can stay close to the action or visit one of the many shops, bars and restaurants surrounding the rink.
Address: Canada Square Park, E14 5AB Website: icerinkcanarywharf.co.uk