It's time to get your skates on. The top rinks across the country, from winter pop-ups to wonderlands open all year round, are ready and waiting for you to glide gracefully around; or just fall down flat on your arse. If you're on the hunt for the very best, complete with Alpine chalets, markets and igloos, then we've got all the details on the best places to go ice skating in the UK, from London to Leeds and beyond.
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Last updated on 11th December 2024
Open all year round, Queens is where to get your fix of the action, cooling off in the summer or getting in the spirit come wintertime. Whether you want to try your hand at curling or heading here for food, bowling and arcade games afterwards, this is one of the best indoor ice rinks in the UK.
Winter Assembly at Courts Club is the place to be this Christmas. Book a Chalaoke hut for karaoke fun, glide across the ice rink, and enjoy festive films under the winter sky.
Warm up with a boozy hot chocolate and sample delicious Christmas street food such as German BBQ, Winter Gyros, and grilled cheese, surrounded by twinkling trees and cosy marshmallow fire pits.
Oasis Bar & Terrace can be found in the Canary Wharf area of London, providing a relaxing escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. The rooftop terrace offers 360-degree views of Canada Square Park, and there's an ice rink here every winter.
Get your skates on and head down for a 45-minute session, open all day long. And afterwards, warm up with drinks and international eats at the bar.
Been searching all over Google for 'ice skating in the UK near me'? Then you'd better check out Leeds' Ice Cube if you're in the area. There's a huge covered space, alongside Thor's tipi and more attractions or bars to head to afterwards.
After the best ice skating rinks in London, UK? Glide is returning to Battersea Power Station this winter and it's sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Sponsored by Jo Malone, the outdoor space will be decked out with string lights, complete with a Christmas tree in the centre.
Running from the 13th November to 31st December, Nottingham Winter Wonderland can be found in Old Market Square. This wonderfully festive event not only promises Christmas markets, themed bars and fairground rides, but they've got some pretty great ice skating options too.
Their main rink is a great place to show off your skills, and you can also check out the sky skate path to enjoy views of the city at Christmas while making your way around the icy route.
One of the most famous skating spots in the whole country, Winter Wonderland takes over Hyde Park in London every single year, having been around since 2007. They've got a huge ice skating rink that's suitable for all ages, available to book in slots.
There's so much more to see when you're done on the ice, including over 100 different market stalls and plenty of festive food. Plus,, there are several fairground rides, including a giant wheel that provides amazing views of the park and the city beyond.
Taking place in the historic Cardiff Castle, Cardiff Winter Wonderland is a celebration of all things festive. There's an undercover ice rink here, alongside a 150-metre skating walk lined with illuminated reindeer sculptures making for a picturesque journey around the ice.
That's not all that's on offer here though, as there's an Instagrammable sub-zero Ice Bar, a two-story ski lodge and all sorts of fairground rides, as well as market stalls and street food vendors.
