suggestions for best iceskating rink please

[Angelina]

WE went to Winterville in Victoria Park and the ice was full of ridges and it was hard to skate.

Has anyone been anywhere that's good?

[alieh]

The skating rink at Streatham Leisure Centre is huge and way cheaper than the other Christmassy places, but not particularly festive I guess!

[Angelina]

thanks! we'll try that out.

not too worried about it being a festive place, just smooth ice!

[redjam]

We went on Winterville's rink last year and I agree it was really not fun to skate on. Tiny, too.

Somerset House is better and very beautiful/Christmassy (but also small), as is the Winter Wonderland rink in Hyde Park, which is bigger. I've also heard good things about the one in Canary Wharf but not been.

However, I agree Streatham is best if you want a really big, smooth rink, though it can get crowded in the run-up to Christmas and it's a bit municipal in atmosphere. Still love it there though!

[Dun]

Somerset House is the best outdoor for atmosphere. And Fortnum & Mason has a great pop-up shop there. Also lovely cafes with Fernandez & Wells, Rinkside & F&M cafes.

Canary Wharf is usually good and less crowded but haven't been this year yet.

Streatham is best indoor rink. Friendly crowd though it does get crowded this time of year. Prefer it from Feb/Mar to Nov : )