During the winter months several ice rinks pop up all over London and are the perfect Christmassy wintry day out in the capital.

World famous attractions welcome the frozen ice rinks and you have the opportunity to skate underneath icons such as the Tower of London and the Natural History Museum.

Ice rinks in London this Christmas

Natural history museum

The outside of the Natural History Museum a large ice rink takes center stage underneath a huge lit up Christmas tree at the centre of the rink. Ideal for children and adults alike as the rink offers small plastic penguins for learning children.

Tower of London

The iconic Tower of London houses a huge ice rink each Christmas underneath the torrents of the tower. Feel like you are stepping back in English history with the ice rink. This is as close as you will get to the outskirts of the tower and you skate along with projections of snowflakes across the rink.

Skylight Roof Top

On top of East London’s iconic Tobacco Dock is the skylight winter rooftop. Head up there for a smaller ice rink with views of the London skyline as well as igloo’s, huts and a fully stocked bar!

Winter Wonderland

London’s biggest Christmas extravaganza Winter Wonderland is of course home to an almighty ice rink. Once you are finished on the ice there is also an ice museum and bar you can explore! Not to mention the Christmas market, fairground rides and bars and street food stalls.

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Hampton Court Palace

This huge former palace houses one of the largest ice rinks in London. The lit up rink and the palace in the background make for a festive treat. This is the furthest from the capital and way less crowded!

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Somerset House

The courtyard at Somerset House houses a huge ice rink during the winter months. In the evening the rink lights up as well as the house creating a magical pink and purple vibe. Skate along to the sounds of the resident DJ.

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The Queen’s House

This UNESCO World Heritage site houses a brand new ice rink in the capital. Skate around and also take part in the fun slip and slide set up. Nestled in Greenwich this rink is also surely to be less busy than the rest.

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Bar Elba

You will be pleasantly surprised by this awesome rooftop at Bar Elba with a pop up ice rink with an almighty view over London from Waterloo. Play games such as curling and sip on cocktails before heading out on the ice!

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Camden Market

Step inside Camden Market to do something other than eat or shop and head out on the ice in their brand new 25 feet long ice rink. The edgy atmosphere of Camden makes for an alternative Christmas night out.

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Covent Garden

Tiffany and Co have opened a unique ice rink at Covent Garden this year. Skate around the rink that sparkles with diamonds and marvel at the displays of turquoise Tiffany boxes.