10 Best Ice Skating Rinks in London

The Queen's House Ice Rink provides on-site ice skating for visitors seeking a recreational London outing. It suits families, children and groups planning a special-day activity, with staff helping visitors and monitoring the rink. The setting can be particularly appealing on quieter sessions, and advance ticket purchase is recommended.

Hyde Park Winter Wonderland Ice Rink is a seasonal London ice-skating attraction within a larger festive event featuring rides, games, entertainment, Christmas market stalls and food and drink. It suits families, couples and groups planning a full winter day out, with the ice rink forming part of a wider programme of activities.

Alexandra Palace Ice Rink provides a large, well-maintained ice-skating space for recreational skating and training. Rental skates are available, sessions are prepared with freshly smoothed ice and the atmosphere is lively rather than purely instructional. It suits families, friends, solo visitors and skaters with more serious practice in mind.

Sapphire Ice & Leisure is a leisure centre in Romford with ice-rink and swimming-related activities. It suits families, children’s parties and swimmers of different abilities, with staff described as welcoming and adaptable. Party sessions can include toys, floats, balls and games, while the ice rink is reported as spacious and well maintained.

Lee Valley Ice Centre is an 800-capacity ice rink offering open skating sessions and lessons. It suits families, learners and regular skaters, with a large, clean rink and coaching that can adapt movements to the individual. Friday and Saturday evening discos add a more social option, while the on-site café provides food and hot drinks after time on the ice.

Alexandra Palace is a London event venue housed in an iconic Victorian building surrounded by parkland. It stages live music, sports, exhibitions, circus and funfairs, while the wider site offers a theatre, ice rink, cafés, lake, playgrounds and walks. It suits event-goers and day visitors who want entertainment, expansive grounds and views across London in one setting.

Glide at Battersea Power Station is an ice skating rink suited to first-time skaters, families and visitors wanting to skate beside the Battersea landmark. Staff provide practical help with skating, skate issues and equipment, and the experience can accommodate wheelchair users with support. The rink’s setting makes the activity as much about the London surroundings as learning to stay upright on the ice.

Tower of London Ice Rink offers ice skating beside views of the Tower of London and the Shard. It suits families and visitors looking for a seasonal London activity, with quieter conditions reported at early or later timeslots. The rink is relatively small, and busier periods can make the skating area feel crowded; a cloakroom is available for bags or coats at an additional charge.

QUEENS skate dine bowl is a family-oriented entertainment venue combining an ice rink, 12 bowling lanes, cocktails and casual dining. It suits groups looking to put several activities in one outing, with additional options including darts, pool, curling and retro arcade games. The underground setting, helpful reception team and lively social atmosphere make it particularly fitting for family visits, birthdays and nights out with friends.

Streatham Ice and Leisure Centre is a London leisure centre with the city’s largest ice rink, a gym, exercise studios, two swimming pools and a multi-sports hall. It suits families, skaters, hockey spectators and people combining gym or swimming with other activities. The Olympic-sized rink hosts ice skating and hockey, with skate hire available when booking.