Events - Ice skating

England's growing number of outdoor ice rinks are the coolest places to visit this winter. There's nothing more romantic than gliding about under the stars, surrounded by fairy lights and Christmas trees. So get your hats, gloves and scarves at the ready...

South West

Eden Project, Boldeva, St Austell
Until 24 February 2010 
There’s something magical about outdoor skating with the world’s largest greenhouse biomes as a backdrop, bustling about in the converted Winter Wonderland, complete with lantern processions, mulled wine, roasted chestnuts and Cornish choirs.

South East

Worthing's Outdoor Ice Rink - Worthing, West Sussex
30 January 2010 - 28 February 2010
Get your Skates on in Worthing as Steyne Gardens transforms into an 18m x 26m Ice Skating Rink.

North East

Skating @ Life - NewcastleGateshead
14 November 2009  - 21 February 2010
Whether you're looking to add a touch of Christmas sparkle to your office party or family outing, inject some festive fun to a skate-with-your-mates or extra special romance to your skate-with-a-date, a whirl on the rink is the perfect way to guarantee sledge loads of seasonal cheer.

London

Canary Wharf Ice Rink
14 November 2009 to 21 February 2010
Located in the magnificent setting of Canada Square Park, surrounded by Canary Wharf’s world famous tower, this ice rink transforms the estate into a winter wonderland of ice skating and entertainment this winter season.

Somerset House - Strand
Open from 17 November 2009 until 24 January 2010
A romantic rink is erected in the 18th century courtyard of the Somerset House this Christmas season.