{"id":4660,"date":"2025-05-03T10:18:03","date_gmt":"2025-05-03T10:18:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xeroltha.com\/?p=4660"},"modified":"2026-03-11T10:56:38","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T10:56:38","slug":"on-ice-your-essential-guide-to-londons-2025-2026-ice-skating-rink-opening-dates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xeroltha.com\/blog\/on-ice-your-essential-guide-to-londons-2025-2026-ice-skating-rink-opening-dates\/","title":{"rendered":"On Ice! Your Essential Guide to London&#8217;s 2025\/2026 Ice Skating Rink Opening Dates"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-path-to-node=\"1\">London&#8217;s Christmas season is defined by its spectacular outdoor ice rinks, set against some of the city&#8217;s most iconic backdrops. Based on the latest confirmed dates for the 2025\/2026 winter season, here are the opening times for the must-visit ice skating destinations:<\/p><div class=\"03bb5c02e2f58c6bb7f372bc13011e34\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10px;\">Advertisement<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8677361123316975\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- ZXZ -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8677361123316975\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3054782407\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\r\n<br><br \/>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"2\"><\/h3>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"2\">Historic &amp; Grand Settings<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3\">These rinks combine the magic of skating with incredible architecture and history.<\/p>\n<table data-path-to-node=\"4\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Ice Rink Name<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Opening Date<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Closing Date<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Vibe &amp; Location<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0,0\"><b>Skate at Somerset House<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"4,1,1,0\">November 12, 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"4,1,2,0\">January 11, 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"4,1,3,0\">Set in the magnificent neoclassical courtyard, this is often considered London&#8217;s most beautiful and atmospheric rink.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0,0\"><b>Hampton Court Palace<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"4,2,1,0\">November 21, 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"4,2,2,0\">January 4, 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"4,2,3,0\">Skate against the stunning backdrop of Henry VIII&#8217;s historic palace.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0,0\"><b>Queen&#8217;s House Ice Rink<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"4,3,1,0\">November 21, 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"4,3,2,0\">January 4, 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"4,3,3,0\">Located in Greenwich&#8217;s UNESCO World Heritage Site, offering beautiful views across Canary Wharf.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"><\/h3>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"5\">Modern &amp; High-Energy Locations<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6\">These rinks are integrated into major entertainment and business hubs.<\/p><div class=\"03bb5c02e2f58c6bb7f372bc13011e34\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10px;\">Advertisement<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8677361123316975\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- ZXZ -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8677361123316975\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3054782407\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\r\n<br><br \/>\n<\/div>\n\n<table data-path-to-node=\"7\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Ice Rink Name<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Opening Date<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Closing Date<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Vibe &amp; Location<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0,0\"><b>Ice Rink Canary Wharf<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"7,1,1,0\">October 25, 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"7,1,2,0\">February 22, 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"7,1,3,0\">Known for its long season, it is set beneath the shimmering skyscrapers of the financial district.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0,0\"><b>Glide at Battersea Power Station<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"7,2,1,0\">November 7, 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"7,2,2,0\">January 4, 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"7,2,3,0\">A spectacular riverside setting against the iconic chimneys of the newly developed Power Station.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0,0\"><b>Hyde Park Winter Wonderland<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"7,3,1,0\">November 14, 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"7,3,2,0\">January 1, 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"7,3,3,0\">The UK&#8217;s largest open-air rink, set around the Victorian bandstand within the massive Winter Wonderland event.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"8\" \/>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"><\/h3>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"9\">Key Planning Tips<\/h3>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"10\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"><b>Longest Season:<\/b> <b>Ice Rink Canary Wharf<\/b> is the best choice if you&#8217;re visiting outside the main Christmas period, as it runs until late February.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"><b>Most Iconic:<\/b> <b>Skate at Somerset House<\/b> is the classic choice for a festive London experience.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"><b>Book Ahead:<\/b> All rinks, especially those at Somerset House and Hampton Court Palace, require <b>pre-booking tickets<\/b> well in advance, particularly for peak weekend and evening sessions in December.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; 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