sanity girl Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 I'd like to take my almost 7 year old daughter ice skating over the christmas holidays. Any recommendations for the best outdoor rink? I was thinking Somerset House but I see there are also rinks at Tower of London, Canary Wharf, Natural History Museum and London Eye. It will be her first time skating. I'd welcome any suggestions/advice! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/39517-best-outdoor-ice-rink/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjam Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Somerset House is beautiful and it has the free penguin area so it's good for kids who are learning - though you're stuck in quite a small space there and also the main rink is quite small. Nice cafe next door though and just such a lovely-looking location.I've also been to the Winter Wonderland one in Hyde Park a couple of times (not this year) which is much bigger and also Christmassy and atmospheric, though obviously you have to run the gauntlet of the whole theme park surrounding it, which does get very busy (and expensive!). Best to go early in the morning before it is packed. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/39517-best-outdoor-ice-rink/#findComment-704930 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yak Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 I've been to Somerset House and Natural History Museum in previous years but have to say that the Tower of London one is by far the best. I don't know if it's just not as well known, but it was beautifully quiet last Friday lunchtime - only about 10 of us on the ice. Excellent hot choc afterwards too. Might be an option if she's likely to want to avoid crowds when learning. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/39517-best-outdoor-ice-rink/#findComment-704943 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanity girl Posted December 18, 2013 Author Share Posted December 18, 2013 Thanks, that's good to know. Did you book in advance for Tower of London or just turn up?Yak Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> I've been to Somerset House and Natural History> Museum in previous years but have to say that the> Tower of London one is by far the best. I don't> know if it's just not as well known, but it was> beautifully quiet last Friday lunchtime - only> about 10 of us on the ice. Excellent hot choc> afterwards too. Might be an option if she's likely> to want to avoid crowds when learning. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/39517-best-outdoor-ice-rink/#findComment-704947 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yak Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 We booked in advance, but there were no queues if you wanted to just turn up and buy. It might get busier towards Christmas but it is tucked out of the way. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/39517-best-outdoor-ice-rink/#findComment-704998 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrtibbs Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 (edited) The Hyde park one Edited November 2, 2024 by Mrtibbs Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/39517-best-outdoor-ice-rink/#findComment-705728 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael58 Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 We?ve been to Winter Wonderland and it was great. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/39517-best-outdoor-ice-rink/#findComment-705982 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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