Ice skating in London is a key element of the festive experience. As crowds gather along the capital's streets to see the glittering Christmas lights and the elves transform the windows of the most iconic department stores and designer shops, many of us take to the ice – often to varying degrees of success. Whether you're a budding winter Olympian or sure to land flat on your face within seconds of those blades touching the ice, rest assured that there's always more to the experience than the rink.
Post-skate, rest weary ankles in sparkling chalets over boozy hot chocolates , sip on rosé in rink-side pop-ups, or explore surrounding Christmas markets , picking up one-of-a-kind trinkets along the way. Whatever your skill level, round up loved ones and make a day of it on these, the best ice rinks in London for 2024 and into 2025..
