Hampshire &amp; Isle of Wight


<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hampshire">HAMPSHIRE</h3>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.westquayonice.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">WestQuay on Ice</a>, on now until Sun 7 Jan, West Quay, Southampton</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/11/Westquay-on-Ice-rink-Southampton-min.jpg" alt="Westquay on ice skating rinks Southampton Hampshire Christmas 2023" class="wp-image-32583" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/11/Westquay-on-Ice-rink-Southampton-min.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/11/Westquay-on-Ice-rink-Southampton-min-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/11/Westquay-on-Ice-rink-Southampton-min-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/11/Westquay-on-Ice-rink-Southampton-min-768x512.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/11/Westquay-on-Ice-rink-Southampton-min-788x525.jpg 788w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption>Pic: Filipa DiaSilva</figcaption></figure>



<p>Returning undercover this year, close to the Christmas market and shops, Southampton&#8217;s family-friendly ice rink has plenty of reindeer and penguins for wobbly skaters (and mini racers). Open daily (except Christmas Day), skate against the backdrop of the historic city walls then retire to the Après Bar beside it for mulled wine, self-toasted marshmallows and hot choccies.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-portsmouth-on-ice-sat-25-nov-sun-7-jan-guildhall-square-portsmouth"><a aria-label="Portsmouth on Ice (opens in a new tab)" href="https://portsmouthiceskating.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Portsmouth on Ice</a>, Sat 25 Nov &#8211; Sun 7 Jan, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1001" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/11/PortsOnIceDayNight_VernonNash_2-min.jpg" alt="Ice skating rinks Portsmouth Hampshire " class="wp-image-29125" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/11/PortsOnIceDayNight_VernonNash_2-min.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/11/PortsOnIceDayNight_VernonNash_2-min-800x534.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/11/PortsOnIceDayNight_VernonNash_2-min-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/11/PortsOnIceDayNight_VernonNash_2-min-768x513.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/11/PortsOnIceDayNight_VernonNash_2-min-787x525.jpg 787w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption>Pic: Vernon Nash</figcaption></figure>



<p>Locals turn out in force for this pop-up ice rink outside The Guildhall &#8211; from littlies on push-along penguins to the occasional local panto star and Santa. Look out for show-stopping turns from talented skate marshalls and <a href="https://portsmouthiceskating.uk/plan-your-vist-portsmouth-ice-skating/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Live DJ nights</a> on Sat 2 and Fri 8 December.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-surrey">SURREY</h3>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hampton-court-palace-ice-rink-on-now-until-sun-7-jan-richmond"><a href="https://hamptoncourtpalaceicerink.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hampton Court Palace Ice Rink</a>, on now until Sun 7 Jan, Richmond </h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1039" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/11/Hampton-court-palace-ice-rink-1-min.jpg" alt="Hampton court palace ice rink Surrey winter ice rinks around Hampshire" class="wp-image-29128" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/11/Hampton-court-palace-ice-rink-1-min.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/11/Hampton-court-palace-ice-rink-1-min-800x554.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/11/Hampton-court-palace-ice-rink-1-min-1000x693.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/11/Hampton-court-palace-ice-rink-1-min-768x532.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/11/Hampton-court-palace-ice-rink-1-min-758x525.jpg 758w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<p>Frolic in Henry VIII’s front yard in this huge outdoor rink. Frankly, a bit of historic splendour is what’s been missing in our previous skate trips!  After you&#8217;ve finished sliding around the back drop of the brightly-lit palace and 26-foot Christmas tree, head for the café where there are plenty of festive refreshments to enjoy.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-sussex">SUSSEX</h3>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-royal-pavilion-ice-rink-now-sun-7-jan-brighton"><a href="https://royalpavilionicerink.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Royal Pavilion Ice Rink</a>, now – Sun 7 Jan, Brighton</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1440" height="1080" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/11/Brighton-ice-rink.jpg" alt="Brighton ice rink" class="wp-image-29130" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/11/Brighton-ice-rink.jpg 1440w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/11/Brighton-ice-rink-800x600.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/11/Brighton-ice-rink-1000x750.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/11/Brighton-ice-rink-768x576.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/11/Brighton-ice-rink-700x525.jpg 700w" sizes="(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px" /></figure>



<p>Stunning, twinkly, romantic, child-friendly &#8211; and powered entirely by&nbsp;green energy! Brighton’s Royal Pavilion Ice Rink is open now until after Christmas so you can get your festive feels in the shadow of the magnificent palace and warm up after in the rink side bar and café.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-dorset">DORSET</h3>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-skate-bournemouth-on-now-until-wed-3-jan-lower-gardens-bournemouth"><a href="https://www.iceskatebournemouth.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Skate Bournemouth</a>, on now until Wed 3 Jan, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth</h2>



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<p>Skate amongst the trees of the Lower Gardens, alongside the giant walk-through the Bournemouth Wonderland Tree, other festive illuminations and a Christmas market. Mulled wine, cocktails and marshmallow-topped hot choc in the Alpine-themed covered bar, with cosy seating and VIP booths, will keep you going.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-berkshire">BERKSHIRE</h3>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.readingwinterwonderland.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Reading Winter Wonderland</a>, now until Sun 7 Jan, Hills Meadow, Reading</h2>



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<p>Back at Hills Meadow, Reading’s Winter Wonderland combines a covered ice rink with fun fair, Aprés bar, Santa’s grotto, German sausage and lots and lots of mulled wine. It’s free to enter, but you can buy tickets for Santa’s Grotto, Ice Skating and an unlimited ride pass.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-windsor-on-ice-now-until-sun-7-jan-alexandra-gardens-windsor"><a href="http://windsoronice.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Windsor On Ice</a>, now until – Sun 7 Jan, Alexandra Gardens, Windsor</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img decoding="async" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2023/11/Windsor-on-Ice.png" alt="Windsor On Ice, Alexandra Gardens Windsor" class="wp-image-57220" /></figure>



<p>Whether you’re Olympic standard or a bump-around-the-sides kinda skater, Windsor on Ice is a great for a family day out. Located at the historic Alexandra Gardens by the River Thames, non-skaters can watch from the covered spectator area. There&#8217;s also dodgems, a fun fair, Santa&#8217;s grotto, food and a bar. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">LONDON</h3>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.somersethouse.org.uk/whats-on/skate-somerset-house" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Skate at Somerset House</a>, now until Sun 14 Jan</h2>



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<p>Heading up town? The classic festive skate destination in the gorgeous neoclassical courtyard of Somerset House is an absolute winner. Find lots of festive fun including skating lessons with Skate School, Chilled Out sessions for mellow skaters, DJs on rink-side decks, and a vintage clothes pop-up for a spot of Christmas shopping. Feeling peckish after all that skating? (hey, it still counts even if its belly up across the ice!). Grab a seat at <a href="https://www.somersethouse.org.uk/whats-on/skate-somerset-house/food-drink/chalet-suisse-jimmy-garcia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chalet Suisse</a>, Jimmy Garcia’s pop-up Alpine themed restaurant – we’re already salivating over the traditional alpine Swiss cheese fondue. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-skylight-ice-rink-now-until-sun-31-dec"><a href="https://www.skylightbars.com/tobacco-dock/">Skylight Ice Rink</a>, now until Sun 31 Dec</h2>



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<p>Ice skating on the ground is fun &#8211; but how about a spot of rooftop skating, baby? And it’ll have to be this one, because Skylight’s ice rink is the only rooftop rink in Europe. Throw in some heated après-skate bars, cosy igloos, and plenty of (post-skate!) cocktails, and you’ve got a winner of an evening. It’s first come first serve, so just turn up on the day. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://glidebatterseapowerstation.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Glide at Battersea Power Station</a>, now until Sun 7 Jan</h2>



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<p>Book a skate session at this Thames-side rink with the stunning backdrop of the iconic&nbsp;Battersea Power Station&nbsp;and a 30ft Christmas tree to glide round. Team it with an afternoon spent shopping followed by a rewarding cocktail(s) and dinner in the many riverside eateries to choose from and you have yourself one hell of a fabulous festive day out.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">MORE FESTIVE FUN THIS WAY</h2>



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