Leicester Square opens first, on 31 October. Somerset House, Battersea, Greenwich, Hampton Court and Winter Wonderland follow in November. Canary Wharf is taking a year off.
Ice skating in London 2026: every Christmas rink, with dates
London’s outdoor rinks open between the end of October and late November. Here they are in the order they open, with the prices that have been published so far.
Skate Leicester Square
31 October 2026 to 3 January 2027. The first rink to open, set up around the Shakespeare statue in the middle of the square, next to the Christmas market.
Glide, Battersea Power Station
6 November 2026 to 3 January 2027, closed on Christmas Day. The rink is on the riverside in front of the power station.
Skate at Somerset House
11 November 2026 to 10 January 2027, closed on 25 December. This is the rink in the 18th century courtyard. Off-peak tickets start at £13 for adults and £11 for children aged 12 and under, plus a £1.50 booking fee per ticket. Sessions last 45 minutes, starting every hour from 11am to 9pm. The late sessions (Skate Lates) start on 12 November.
Queen’s House, Greenwich
18 November 2026 to 3 January 2027, closed on Christmas Day. The rink is in front of the Queen’s House in Greenwich Park.
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland
19 November 2026 to 3 January 2027, closed on Christmas Day. You pay for the rink separately, and the 2026 rink prices are not out yet. Entry to the site itself is free if you book an off-peak slot. See our Winter Wonderland guide.
Hampton Court Palace
20 November 2026 to 3 January 2027, closed on Christmas Day. The rink ticket is separate from palace entry.
Not this year: Canary Wharf and the Natural History Museum
The Canary Wharf rink is not running in winter 2026. The operator says it is taking a break and hopes to come back. The Natural History Museum rink closed for good after the 2021 to 2022 season.
Make a night of it with the Christmas lights switch-ons.
Frequently asked questions
When does ice skating in London start in 2026?
Skate Leicester Square opens first on 31 October. Glide at Battersea Power Station opens on 6 November and Skate at Somerset House on 11 November.
How much is ice skating at Somerset House?
Off-peak adult tickets start at £13 and children’s at £11, plus a £1.50 booking fee per ticket. Peak adult tickets are £28.50.
Is there an ice rink at Canary Wharf or the Natural History Museum this year?
No. Canary Wharf is taking a break in winter 2026 and the Natural History Museum rink ended after its 2021 to 2022 season.
Sources
- Londonist: ice skating in London 2026
- Visit London: best ice rinks
- PlanTripLondon: Christmas ice rinks
- Somerset House: Skate times and tickets
- Time Out: Skate at Somerset House 2026
- Historic Royal Palaces: Hampton Court ice rink
- Royal Museums Greenwich: Queen’s House ice rink
- Winter Wonderland: tickets guide
- Time Out: Canary Wharf rink cancelled
Last checked: 16 October 2026. Dates and prices can change, so check with each venue before you go. Photo: fsse8info / Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0.
