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Christmas is on the way and there are some fantastic venues to skate at, whether you’re shopping or sight-seeing.
There are loads of indoor ice rinks up and down the country too that are open all year round, the National Ice Skating Association has details.
Check our list of the best venues below and the links on the right for more chat dating online uk
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Don’t forget to wrap up warm and a spare pair of socks might be a good idea too!
Somerset House
One of the grandest venues in London, just off the Strand, you can skate outside within the House’s 18th Century courtyard. At night the building is illuminated creating a festive feel right in the heart of the city. This is popular so book in advance.
Dates: 22 November 2006 - 28 January 2007.
Cost: Adults 10-15, children 7.
Natural History Museum
Combine a trip to the nearby museums (Natural History, Science, V&A) with a skate on a 1,000 square metre rink which is very kid-friendly. There’s a junior rink and ice marshals to give you a helping hand. Again booking ahead is worthwhile.
Dates: 9 November 2006 - 21 January 2007
Cost: Adults 10.50 - 12, children 7.50.
Skate at night under floodlights at the Natural History Museum
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Tower of London
If you fancy a slice of history with your skating then the Tower of London might be the ticket. The moat is dating jewish online service
into a rink and sessions last an hour.
Dates: 25 November 2006 - 14 January 2007
Cost: Adults 10, children 7.50.
Greenwich
Set at the Royal Naval College, another grand venue awaits if you’re checking out the local markets or the observatory.
Dates: 2 December 2006 - 14 January 2007
Cost: Adults 9.50, children 7.
Canary Wharf
Outdoor skating is also happening in the cityscape amongst the skyscrapers of Canary Wharf. The rink is open for three months at Canada Square Park. You could close your eyes and pretend it was downtown New York.
Dates: 18 November 2006 - 18 February 2007
Cost: Adults 10, children 7.
Kew Gardens
On the way to Richmond and beside the banks of the Thames, Kew Gardens offers a delightful setting to ice skate. If you’re visiting the gardens then it would be plain rude not take to the ice and burn off the slice of cake from the Orangery.
Dates: 25 November 2006 - 7 January 2007
Cost: Adults 10.
Hampton Court Palace
A bit further out of town but perfect if you’re visiting Henry VIII’s famous home.
Dates: 4 December 2006 - 14 January 2007
Cost: Adults 9.50, children (U12) 7.50.
Windsor
With the Queen’s residence as a backdrop, Alexandra Gardens is home to a 880 metre square rink for six weeks. The ice holds 240 skaters an hour from 10am to 10pm.
Dates: 26 November 2006 - 8 January 2007
Cost: Adults 9.50, children 7.50.
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Cardiff
The Winter Wonderland Open Air Ice Rink outside Cardiff City Hall gives visitors the opportunity to skate or watch from a heated terrace. School groups can go for as little as 2.50 a child with teachers free.
Dates: 16 November 2006 - 7 January 2007
Cost: Adults 7.50, children 5.50.
Glasgow
George Square makes for a stunning backdrop adjacent to the city chambers and skaters can bask in the glow of the city lights. If that’s not warm enough get hold of the mulled wine on offer.
Dates: 25 November 2006 - 24 December 2006
Cost: Adults 6-8.50, children 5-6.
Edinburgh
If you can’t feel festive under Edinburgh Castle then the rink at East Princes Street Gardens probably isn’t for you. This is the eighth year Edinburgh’s Winter Wonderland has been on show.
Dates: 24 November 2006 - 7 January 2007
Cost: Adults 8.50, children 7.50. Off-peak tickets are cheaper.
Skate at twilight under the shadow of Edinburgh Castle
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Bristol
The Mall at Cribbs Causeway is just north of Bristol, but offers a perfect rest from Christmas shopping.
Dates: 16 November 2006 - 6 January 2007
Cost: Adults 5-7.50, children 4-5.50
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Piccadilly Gardens is the setting for a brand-new outdoor skating rink.
Dates: 17 November 2006 - 7 January 2007
Cost: Adults 7.50, children 5.
York
In the shadows of the Clifford’s Tower, outdoor ice skating makes a return to the Eye of York. There’s 600 square metres to dance around and accompanying DJs.
Dates: 18 November 2006 - 7 January 2007
Cost: Adults 7.95, children 6.50.
Cornwall
The Eden Project’s winter festival, A Time of Gifts, offers an open-air ice rink which is open for business right through the year.
Cost: 4 for 40 minutes.
Warwick
Warwick Castle boasts not just a ice rink but a 60-metre ice slide too.
Dates: 2 December 2006 - 7 January 2007
Cost: Adults 6-10, children 5-7
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