Cambridge On Ice
November 20–January 2
Head to Parker's Piece green for open-air skating fun at Cambridge On Ice.
Time: 9am–9pm (Mon–Weds, Sun), 9am–10pm (Thurs, Fri, Sat). Cost: £8.95 (adults), £6.50 (children).
CB1 1JF.
Canary Wharf
November 13–January 20
Skate in the shadows of the famous towers of Canary Wharf.
Time: 9.45am–11pm (Mon–Sat), 9.45am–7.30pm (Sun). Cost: £12 (adults), £7.50 (children).
Canada Square E14 5AX.
Cardiff Winter Wonderland
November 10–January 3
Head to Cardiff Winter Wonderland for the Admiral Open Air Ice Rink and fairground rides, including the John Lewis wheel.
Time: 11am–10.40pm. 9.40am–10.40pm (from December 18).
City Hall Lawn, Cardiff, CF10 3ND.
Edinburgh Ice Rink
November 25–January 4
As well as the skating, there's a whole host of wintry fun happening at Edinburgh Ice Rink. Santa Claus will be visiting the ice rink on December 4 and 5 and there will be an Xmas Factor competition happening on December 22. There will also be two outdoor stages hosting live music acts.
Time: 10am–8pm (Sun–Weds), 10am–10pm (Thurs–Sat). Cost: £8.50 (adults), £7.50 (children).
East Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh.
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland
November 19–January 4
Thrill out with ice rink, fairground rides and Christmas market at Hyde Park's mammoth Winter Wonderland.
Time: 10am–10pm. Cost: from £10 (adults), from £8 (children).
W2 2UH.
The Ice Factor York
November 20–January 9
Combine skating with a spot of Christmas shopping at The Ice Factor, located at York Designer Outlet. The rink is surrounded by log cabins with a giant Christmas tree standing proudly at its centre.
Time: 9.30am–9.15pm. Cost: £9.50 (adults), £8.50 (children).
St.Nicolas Avenue, York YO19 4TA.
Lincoln On Ice
November 25–January 2
The Lincoln On Ice skating rink is at the heart of the city and offers penguin aids for children who are just finding their skating feet.
Time: 10am–9pm. Cost: £6.95 (adults), £4.95 (children).
City Square, Lincoln Cornhill.
Liverpool ONE
November 10–January 31
As well as an Alpine Style ice rink, the Liverpool One attraction boasts an ice palace grotto, inflatable snow globe, giant swing chairs and an ice climbing wall.
Chavasse Park.
Time: 11am–10pm (Thurs, Fri, Sat), 11am–9pm (Sun–Weds).
Natural History Museum Ice Rink
November 5–January 9
Overlooked by Alfred Waterhouse's ornate museum building, the Natural History Museum lawn is one of London's most picturesque skating spots.
Time: 8.54am–10pm. Cost: £13 (adults), £8.50 (children).
Cromwell Road SW7 5BD.
Royal Pavilion Ice Rink
November 13–January 16
A temporary rink in the grounds of Brighton's grand Royal Pavilion with beginners' area, penguin skate aids and a ringside restaurant and bar.
Time: 9am–11pm. Cost: £11 (adults), £7.50 (children).
Brighton, BN1 1EE.
Skating @ Life
November 13– February 27
Go for a glide on the ice rink outside the Life Science Centre, Newcastle.
Time: 10am–8pm (Mon–Sat), 11am–7pm (Sun). Cost: £7.95 (adults), £5.95 (children).
Times Square NE1 4EP.
Somerset House
November 23–January 23
Sponsored by Tiffany And Co, Somerset House's magnificent rink boasts a Tiffany Tuck Shop and a Christmas tree decked out in Tiffany blue.
Time: 10am–11.30pm. Cost: from £10.50 (adults), from £8.50 (children).
Strand WC2R 1LA.
Swansea Waterfront Wonderland
November 19–January 9
Skate on the ice rink, meet Santa in his grotto and enjoy the thrills and spills of the funfair outside the National Waterfront Museum.
Time: 12–10pm (November 19–December 20), 10am–10pm (December 20–January 1), 12–10pm (January 2–9). Cost: Free entry, ice skating £7 (adult peak), £5 (concession peak), £5 (adult and concession off peak).
Oystermouth Road, Maritime Quarter, Swansea SA1 3RD.
Tower Of London
November 20–February 9
The dry moat of the Tower Of London is transformed in to an ice rink for the winter season.
Time: 10am–10pm. Cost: £12 (adults), £8 (children).
EC3N 4AB.
Trentham Ice Rink
November 12–February 27
A beautiful rink set beside the lake on the Trentham Estate.
Time: 11am–8pm (from December 18–31, for further times, see website). Cost: £8.25 (adults), £6.50 (children).
Stone Road, Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 8JG.
Westfield
November 13–January 3
Mega mall Westfield has an indoor rink, plus a 3D Santa's Grotto attraction.
Time: 10am–10.15pm (Mon–Thurs), 9.15am–11pm (Fri/Sat), 11.30–6.45pm (Sun).
Ariel Way W12 7GF.
Winchester Ice Rink
November 25–January 3
Skate in the majestic surroundings of Winchester Cathedral and visit the city's Christmas Market.
Time: 11am–7.30pm (Mon–Weds, Sun), 10am–7.30pm (Thurs–Sat). Cost: £9.50 (adults), £7.50 (children).
Winchester Cathedral, 9 The Close, Winchester SO23 9LS.
