Cornwall


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-winter-ice-rink-the-eden-project-cornwall-until-22-feb-2026"><a href="https://www.edenproject.com/visit/whats-on/ice-skating" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Winter Ice Rink</a>, The Eden Project, Cornwall, until 22 Feb 2026</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2022/09/Eden-Project-Ice-Rink-1000x667.jpeg" alt="Eden Project Ice Rink" class="wp-image-28376" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2022/09/Eden-Project-Ice-Rink-1000x667.jpeg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2022/09/Eden-Project-Ice-Rink-800x533.jpeg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2022/09/Eden-Project-Ice-Rink-768x512.jpeg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2022/09/Eden-Project-Ice-Rink-788x525.jpeg 788w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2022/09/Eden-Project-Ice-Rink.jpeg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>The Eden Project&#8217;s ice rink is back, and for this season, will be open every day except for Christmas Day, and Boxing Day. Sessions are 40 minutes, with cute penguin skate-aids available for the little ones (£6) – and dedicated under 12 skates on Sunday mornings (£13/9). From £10, boot hire included, weekly lessons also possible plus, it has an all-weather roof, so you can skate rain or shine. (Don’t forget you need Eden entrance too, or a locals pass).</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-beachside-ice-rink-watergate-bay-until-11-jan-2026"><a href="https://watergatebay.co.uk/ice-skating-cornwall" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Beachside Ice Rink</a>, Watergate Bay, until 11 Jan 2026</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="800" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/11/Watergate-Bay-Ice-Skating-1-800x1000.jpg" alt="Win ice skating and dinner for four at The Beach Hut, Watergate Bay, Cornwall to enjoy after skating by the sea" class="wp-image-39199" style="aspect-ratio:0.8;width:640px;height:auto" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/11/Watergate-Bay-Ice-Skating-1-800x1000.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/11/Watergate-Bay-Ice-Skating-1-640x800.jpg 640w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/11/Watergate-Bay-Ice-Skating-1-768x960.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/11/Watergate-Bay-Ice-Skating-1-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/11/Watergate-Bay-Ice-Skating-1.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></figure>



<p>If you fancy skating with a beach view, head to the 360-square-metre real ice rink at Watergate Bay for Skate by the Sea. Set against the Atlantic with festive lights and crisp coastal air, it’s skating, reimagined right on the shoreline. Open from<strong> Mon 17 Nov 2025 to 11 Jan 2026</strong> – <a href="https://watergatebay.co.uk/book/activities/ice-skating" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">book to skate</a>. From £17, includes skate-hire. <a href="https://cornwall.muddystilettos.co.uk/reader-treats/win-ice-skating-dinner-for-four-at-watergate-bay-hotel-cornwall/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Win a skating session and dinner for four here</a>!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-winter-wonderland-pool-market-until-sun-4-jan-2025"><a href="https://cornwall-winterwonderland.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Winter Wonderland</a>, Pool Market, until Sun 4 Jan 2025</h2>



<p>Opening on Fri 21 November, enjoy a festive real undercover ice rink at Pool Market as part of Cornwall&#8217;s Winter Wonderland. 45-minute sessions, but arrive 15 mins early to get your skates on. Evenings adults £10, kids £8, skate aids £5.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-devon">DEVON</h2>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-plymouth-winter-wonderland-central-park-fri-21-nov-4-jan-2026"><a href="https://plymouthwinterwonderland.co.uk/ice-rink/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Plymouth Winter Wonderland</a>, Central Park, Fri 21 Nov – 4 Jan 2026</h2>



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<p>Christmas disco every evening, you say? Provided by the UK’s leading ice rink supplier, this undercover real rink is the main attraction at Plymouth’s Winter Wonderland 2025. Open seven days a week, with sessions every hour (except Christmas Day), it’s a super-flexible family outing with fun skating aids for the little ones. Plus, quiet sessions for the first hour every Tuesday for those who prefer a more serene skate. Get your skates on for their 20% off early bird offer, available until&nbsp;<strong>15 October</strong>.&nbsp;<em>£45 family/£13.50 adult/£11.50 under 14s, 45 minute session.</em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-exeter-winter-wonderland-northernhay-gardens-fri-21-nov-sun-28-dec"><a href="https://exeterwinterwonderland.co.uk/ice-rink/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Exeter Winter Wonderland</a>, Northernhay Gardens, Fri 21 Nov – Sun 28 Dec</h2>



<p>Just one of the attractions in the city-centre wonderland which also includes festive food stalls, a funfair, a Santa Grotto and a new light trail. The all-weather rink is undercover with sessions lasting 45 minutes, plenty of time to perfect your toe loops and axel back flip. Or hire a fun penguin skating aid for a care-free glide (£5).&nbsp;<em>£14 adults, £12 kids, £10 students.</em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-icescape-westpoint-exeter-thurs-11-dec-4-jan-2026"><a href="https://icescapewestpoint.com/whats-on#ice-skating" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Icescape</a>, Westpoint, Exeter, Thurs 11 Dec – 4 Jan 2026</h2>



<p>With pirouette room for up to 400 skaters, this undercover real ice rink has free skate hire as part of the ticket price and it’s free to spectators. Skating aids for the wee ones available from £5. And it’s not just for family, they run adults-only sessions when you can avoid the ankle biters.&nbsp;<em>45 minute sessions are cheaper if you book online, under 12s £11, adults £13, £42 family, carer tix free, adult + one toddler £13.50</em>,&nbsp;<em>2-4-1 sessions on Thursdays</em>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bay-of-lights-ice-rink-torquay-tues-2-dec-fri-2-jan"><a href="https://illuminationtrail.co.uk/icerink/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bay of Lights Ice Rink</a>, Torquay, Tues 2 Dec – Fri 2 Jan</h2>



<p>New for 2025, this large real ice rink for up to 80 skaters is landing at Abbey Park as part of Torquay’s 1.5 mile seafront illuminations. With a viewing area, foodie treats and skating aids, skaters from age 5+ can take to the ice for hour long sessions. Online booking is essential, with skates included in the price and special toddler sessions available.&nbsp;<em>£14 adults, £2- £9 kids, skate aids £4.</em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-christmas-in-the-city">CHRISTMAS IN THE CITY</h2>



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



<p>Fancy skating in one of London’s most Insta-worthy courtyards? The pop-up rink at Somerset House has got you covered. The 40ft Christmas tree is back, night sessions come with a DJ spinning tunes, and the rink-side bar serves bubbles for maximum festive vibes. Basically, it’s skating, glamour, and mulled mischief all in one. And we’re there for it!<br><strong>■ Central London&nbsp;■&nbsp; Wed&nbsp;12 Nov – Sun 11 Jan 202</strong>6</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img decoding="async" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2023/11/glide-ice-rink-battersea-credit-Joshua-Atkins-115.jpeg" alt="Glide ice skating rink at Battersea Power Station in London." class="wp-image-50445" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The Glide skating rink at Battersea Power Station.</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong><a href="https://glidebatterseapowerstation.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Glide</a></strong><a href="https://glidebatterseapowerstation.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> At Battersea Power Station</a></h2>



<p>Set against the iconic backdrop of the revamped Battersea Power Station, this is possibly the coolest venue in town. Skate around three interconnecting ice open-air rinks surrounded by twinkling lights and a towering 30ft Christmas tree in the centre of the ice. And if that’s not enough, this year things have gone up a level, with the introduction of a brand-new skate trail! As if skating under the chimneys wasn’t iconic enough already. Off the ice, you can carry on the fun in The Glass House or one of the private igloos. There’s also no shortage of restaurants and bars at the Power Station.<br><strong>■ Battersea, London ■ Fri 7 Nov – Sun 4 Jan</strong> <strong>2026</strong></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-festive-skating-at-alexandra-palace"><a href="https://www.alexandrapalace.com/the-ice-rink/book-now/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Festive Skating at Alexandra Palace</a></h2>



<p>The ice rink at Ally Pally is open all year, but come winter it goes full festive. Skate around a huge Christmas tree, under falling snow, to your favourite seasonal tunes. Sessions last 90 minutes, and when you’ve worked up an appetite (or a hot chocolate craving), the Festive East Court Café has mince pies, mulled wine, and Baileys hot chocolate ready to keep you merry.<br><strong>■ Alexandra Palace, London ■ year-round, festive skate Wed 11 Dec – Sun 5 Jan 2026</strong></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://hydeparkwinterwonderland.com/things-to-do/ice-skating/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hyde Park Winter Wonderland</a></h2>



<p>Set under a canopy of twinkly lights and wrapped around the iconic Victorian bandstand, this is the UK’s largest open-air ice rink — and, of course, you’re at Winter Wonderland, so there’s more festive fun here than a Mariah Carey video. Sessions last 45 minutes, giving you plenty of time to wobble, glide, and soak up the holiday magic.<br><strong>■&nbsp;Hyde Park, London ■&nbsp;Fri 14 Nov – Thurs 1 Jan 2026</strong></p>


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