Going ice skating around Christmas time can be a magical festive experience for all the family. Here is a roundup of all the best indoor and outdoor rinks to try ice skating in Oxfordshire & Berkshire & Buckinghamshire this winter 2023. Christmas ice skating family fun!
Where to go Christmas ice skating in Berkshire
The popular and festive Windsor On Ice returns this year on 17th November 2023 and open through to 7th January 2024. As well as the ice rink there are also fairground rides to enjoy.
Reading Winter Wonderland is open right through until 7th January with rides, attractions, Santa Grotto and you can add ice skating for £5
Bracknell’s Ozone ice rink is open year round. It’s indoors so a great option for all weathers but don’t forget to wrap up warm.
Slough Ice Arena is open for everyone to enjoy the ice, whether you’re a beginner, or a seasoned skater.
Where to go Christmas Ice Skating in Buckinghamshire
The Chiltern View Ice Rink in Stoke Mandeville close to Aylesbury returns from 23rd November 2023 until the end of December. The outdoor covered ice rink will have all the Christmas vibes you could ask for. The large ice rink welcomes adults and children alike to come and celebrate some festive cheer with music, lights and of course skating!
The ice rink at the Princes Risborough Christmas lights switch on returns this year. It takes places this year on 25th November 2023 with lots of other entertainment and activities.
Planet Ice in Milton Keynes
Where to go Christmas ice skating in Oxfordshire
Bicester Avenue Garden Centre have a real ice rink this year with skate aids for children.
Oxford Ice Rink is great value all year round. It’s indoors so a great option in all weather. The advantage here is a big rink area and great quality ice. You can also hire penguin and snowman skate aids.
Go Christmas Ice Skating Further Afield
If you don’t mind travelling, here are some fab outdoor skating options a bit further afield:
The stunning open-air ice rink returns on the East Front at Warwick Castle for 2023. Get your skates on and glide across the ice to your favourite festive songs, enclosed by the spectacular castle walls.
Somerset House in London has a stunning outdoor ice rink and is the quintessential festive skating experience. The magnificent ice rink transforms the neoclassical courtyard into the essential winter destination, complete with a glorious 40ft Christmas tree, with specially curated decorations from Moët & Chandon, providing perfect picture moments.
Winter Wonderland in London hosts the UK’s largest outdoor ice rink in the heart of London’s Hyde Park. Set under a canopy of twinkly lights and built around the iconic Victorian bandstand. Open to all ages and abilities – wheelchairs too! Ice skating is the perfect festive activity for first dates, play dates and best mates.
Brighton’s Royal Pavilion Ice Rink is open to the public this season from Oct 28th, 2032 – Jan 7th, 2024
Ice Rink Canary Wharf is one of London’s largest outdoor ice rinks and returns for 18 magical weeks of ice skating in Canada Square Park.
Bath’s famous Winter Ice-rink is back for 2023. Experience the hidden winter wonderland in the centre of Bath from 17th November.
Glide across the ice under the stars, in the grounds of Henry VIII’s former residence, at the Hampton Court Palace ice rink.
Glide at Battersea Powerstation, is set against the dramatic backdrop of one of London’s most recognisable landmarks. Skate around three interconnecting rinks surrounded by twinkling lights and a spectacular 30ft Christmas tree.
