Ice skating near London

• Nov 11 to 10 Jan

  Skate at Somerset House

  Somerset House, London (Strand) · in central London

  ✓ 2026 dates confirmed

  When

  Wed 11 Nov – Sun 10 Jan

  Price

  From £11

  Booking

  Book ahead

  Rink

  Christmas rink

  Skate aids

  Yes

  Dates: 11 Nov 2026 – 10 Jan 2027

  Times: Skate Lates from 8pm; 90-minute extended sessions 12:00–13:30 on 11, 17 and 23 Nov; general session times not listed on the page

  Prices: Adults from £13, children from £11, plus a £1.50 fee per ticket

  Skate aids for children who need support are first come first served. Relaxed sessions have lower music and reduced capacity. A rinkside Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse is free to enter for drinks.

  • Skate aids
  • Café
  • Bar
  • Late sessions

  Access: Wheelchair users welcome at all sessions with dedicated wheelchair sessions (book by phone on 0343 208 1497)

  Checked Mon 2 Nov · source: somersethouse.org.uk Book a session →
• Oct 31 to 3 Jan

  Skate Leicester Square

  Leicester Square, London (Leicester Square) · in central London

  ✓ 2026 dates confirmed

  When

  Sat 31 Oct – Sun 3 Jan

  Price

  Prices from £7.60 + £3 transaction fee

  Booking

  Book ahead

  Rink

  Christmas rink

  Dates: 31 Oct 2026 – 3 Jan 2027, daily except 25 Dec

  Times: 31 Oct–26 Nov Mon–Fri 12:00–22:00, Sat–Sun 10:00–22:00; 27 Nov–3 Jan daily 10:00–22:00; 24 Dec 10:00–18:00; 26 Dec and 1 Jan 12:00–22:00. Last session 21:15

  Children under 3 are not allowed on the rink and under-12s must be accompanied by a responsible adult. There is a seasonal bar in the centre of the square.

  • Bar

  Checked Mon 2 Nov · source: skateleicestersquare.co.uk Book a session →
• 2026 ✓ see dates

  Glide at Battersea Power Station

  Battersea Power Station, Battersea · 2 miles from London

  ✓ 2026 dates confirmed

  When

  Returns for 2026; season dates not on the page

  Price

  See prices below

  Booking

  Book ahead

  Rink

  Christmas rink

  Prices: Adult (13+), child, family, student, group and wheelchair-user tickets; prices shown by session on the booking calendar

  Billed as a skate trail outside the front of the Power Station by the Thames. Student tickets are discounted Monday to Thursday until 10 December.

  Parking: Electric Boulevard car park, SW11 8BH; Mon–Fri 11:00–21:00, Sat–Sun 10:00–22:00, closed Christmas DayAccess: Battersea Power Station pier has step-free access from the Riverside Walk

  Checked Mon 2 Nov · source: glidebatterseapowerstation.co.uk Book a session →
• Nov 18 to 3 Jan

  The Queen's House Ice Rink

  Queen's House, Royal Museums Greenwich, Greenwich · 6 miles from London

  ✓ 2026 dates confirmed

  When

  Wed 18 Nov – Sun 3 Jan

  Times

  11am–9pm, last session starts 8pm

  Price

  From £16.50

  Booking

  Book ahead

  Rink

  Christmas rink

  Session length

  45 minutes

  Dates: 18 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027, closed 25 Dec

  Prices: Children from £16.50, adults from £19.00, family from £49.95; £5 community sessions and student sessions from £10

  Sessions last up to 45 minutes; arrive 30 to 40 minutes before. The Après Skate Café beside the rink serves soup, mac and cheese, sandwiches and hot chocolate. Inclusive and Quiet Skate sessions run.

  • Café

  Checked Mon 2 Nov · source: thequeenshouseicerink.com Book a session →
• Nov 20 to 3 Jan

  Hampton Court Palace Ice Rink

  Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey · 12 miles from London · run by Icebox Live, in association with Historic Royal Palaces

  ✓ 2026 dates confirmed

  When

  Fri 20 Nov – Sun 3 Jan

  Price

  From £14.50

  Booking

  Book ahead

  Rink

  Christmas rink

  Skate hire included

  Yes

  Skate aids

  Yes

  Session length

  45 minutes

  Dates: 20 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027

  Times: Every Sunday 18:00–21:00; other session times not published on the site

  Prices: Adult (13+) £19.50 off-peak / £21.50 peak; child (3–12) £14.50 / £16.00; student £18.00; family of four £59.50 / £65.50; wheelchair user £15.00 with a free carer

  Children under 3 are not allowed on the ice and under-13s must skate with an adult; one adult can supervise up to five children. Child skate aids cost £6 on the day, first come first served, for children up to 100cm.

  • Outdoor
  • Skate aids
  • Toddler sessions
  • Disco sessions
  • Café
  • Bar

  Access: Rink and viewing platform are fully accessible; quieter sessions for wheelchair users are weekdays before 3pm

  Checked Mon 2 Nov · source: hamptoncourtpalaceicerink.co.uk Book a session →
• Nov 19 to 3 Jan

  Ice Rink at Hyde Park Winter Wonderland

  Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, London (Hyde Park)

  ✓ 2026 dates confirmed

  When

  Thu 19 Nov – Sun 3 Jan

  Times

  10:00–21:00; choose a time slot when booking

  Price

  From £9.35

  Booking

  Book ahead

  Rink

  Christmas rink

  Skate hire included

  Yes

  Skate aids

  Yes

  Session length

  45 minutes

  Dates: 19 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027

  Prices: Off-peak advance: adult £12.65, child £9.35, concession £11.65, family £37.40; on the day adult £14.65

  Skates are included in the ticket. Children aged 3 to 12 must be accompanied by a skating adult; penguin aids are for children under 1m tall wearing skates. Arrive 20 minutes before your slot.

  • Outdoor
  • Skate aids

  Access: Wheelchairs are allowed on the ice and ramps are provided; electric wheelchairs allowed with motors off

  Checked Mon 2 Nov · source: hydeparkwinterwonderland.com Book a session →
• Oct 23 to 3 Jan

  ONICE Brent Cross

  Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Hendon · 6 miles from London · run by ONICE

  ✓ 2026 dates confirmed

  When

  Fri 23 Oct – Sun 3 Jan

  Price

  From £13

  Booking

  Book ahead

  Rink

  Christmas rink

  Skate aids

  Yes

  Session length

  45 minutes

  Dates: 23 Oct 2026 – 3 Jan 2027

  Times: Mon–Fri sessions start 15:00–20:45; Sat–Sun 10:00–20:45; school holidays mostly 10:00–21:00; 24 Dec 10:00–18:00, 25 Dec closed, 26 Dec 12:00–19:00, 31 Dec 10:00–19:00, 1 Jan 12:00–19:00

  Prices: Adult (13+) £15, child (12 and under) £13, student £13, family of four £50

  Minimum age is 3. Skate aids cost £5 for under-10s below 110cm, limited. You can bring your own skates at the same price.

  Parking: Free at Brent Cross Shopping Centre

  Checked Mon 2 Nov · source: onice.co.uk Book a session →

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Common questions

When do ice rinks near London open in 2026?

Confirmed so far: ONICE Brent Cross (Fri 23 Oct); Skate Leicester Square (Sat 31 Oct); Skate at Somerset House (Wed 11 Nov); The Queen's House Ice Rink (Wed 18 Nov); Ice Rink at Hyde Park Winter Wonderland (Thu 19 Nov); plus 1 more on the list. Every listing shows the date we last checked it.

Which ice rinks near London have skate aids?

Skate at Somerset House, Hampton Court Palace Ice Rink, Ice Rink at Hyde Park Winter Wonderland and ONICE Brent Cross have skate aids. Numbers can be limited, so check when you book.

Are any ice rinks near London free?

None of the ones we checked is free. The cheapest is Skate Leicester Square at £7.60, and the dearest The Queen's House Ice Rink at £16.50.

Do you need to book ice rinks near London?

Book ahead for Skate at Somerset House, Skate Leicester Square, Glide at Battersea Power Station and The Queen's House Ice Rink and 3 others. Weekend slots go first, especially in the last fortnight of the season.

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