Going ice skating around Christmas time can be a magical festive experience for all the family. Here is a roundup of all the best indoor and outdoor rinks to try ice skating in Surrey and close by this winter 2024.
SPOTLIGHT FESTIVE ICE SKATING – FABULOUSLY FESTIVE
Glide into holiday fun at Fabulously Festive’s brand-new Ice Rink! Feel the magic of the season as you skate across the ice surrounded by festive spirit. Running from 16th November 2024 to 5th January 2025 at Hurtwood Park Polo Club, there will also be a Father Christmas experience, traditional fairground, Christmas village and much more.
Festive Christmas Ice Skating in Surrey
Guildford Spectrum houses an Olympic sized indoor ice rink. If you need a little extra help the Skate for All sessions have Penguin and Snowmen skating aids.
Hampton Court Palace Ice Rink – 22nd November – 5th January
Located in front of the spectacular palace, our stunning ice rink offers something for everyone, from novices to ice skating experts. Enjoy a daytime skate, followed by a visit to the palace, or soak in the ambience of an evening session, when the historic palace is bathed in multi-coloured lights.
Windsor On Ice offers a great value day out for all the family, regardless of the weather, as our main ice skating rink is fully covered.
If you’re up for travelling, there are ice rinks perfect for a festive Christmas ice skating experience a little further afield
Go Christmas Ice Skating Further Afield
Glide at Battersea Powerstation, until 5th Jan is set against the dramatic backdrop of one of London’s most recognisable landmarks, the Grade II listed Battersea Power Station, opened its doors to the public for the first time last month
The stunning open-air ice rink returns on the East Front at Warwick Castle for 2024. Get your skates on and glide across the ice to your favourite festive songs, enclosed by the spectacular castle walls.
Somerset House in London has a stunning outdoor ice rink and is the quintessential festive skating experience. The magnificent ice rink transforms the neoclassical courtyard into the essential winter destination, complete with a glorious 40ft Christmas tree, with specially curated decorations from Moët & Chandon, providing perfect picture moments.
Winter Wonderland in London hosts the UK’s largest outdoor ice rink in the heart of London’s Hyde Park. Set under a canopy of twinkly lights and built around the iconic Victorian bandstand. Open to all ages and abilities – wheelchairs too! Ice skating is the perfect festive activity for first dates, play dates and best mates.
Brighton’s Royal Pavilion Ice Rink will be returning for festive ice skating in Brighton.
Ice Rink Canary Wharf is one of London’s largest outdoor ice rinks and returns for 18 magical weeks of ice skating in Canada Square Park.
Bath’s famous Winter Ice-rink is back for 2024. Experience the hidden winter wonderland in the centre of Bath from 15th November 2024 to 5th Jan 2025
Winter Paradise Ice Rink at Victoria Place Woking – tbc 2024
