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Ice-Skating Etiquette for Children
By Catherine O'Dolan on 23/11/2012 13:59:00
If you fancy taking to the ice during the festive season, here's how to make your visit a success
skills like falling and getting up again, as well as best techniques for skating – and stopping. And of course there are classes for adults too: if you’re nifty and steady on the ice, you’ll be better able to help your child. The best way to aid them
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The coolest ice rinks in the UK
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 01/12/2010 12:07:11
Get your skates on and have a sparkling time at one of these fantastic ice rinks
Cambridge On IceNovember 20–January 2Head 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 WharfNovember 13–January
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Pirouetting in Paris
By Judith Wilkinson on 10/12/2012 15:29:23
Enjoy an ice-skating session in the French capital
Hotel Plaza Athenee, ParisAdd a touch of magic to your family's Christmas celebrations with festive ice-skating at La Cour du Jardin at Hotel Plaza Athenee in Paris. As your child perfects her pirouettes, you can sit back and relax with patisseries
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Disney On Ice Tour 2011
By Fiona McKim on 21/09/2011 13:56:15
Get your skates on as the magical world of Disney comes to life on the ice
of The Little Mermaid and to discover the mystical world of Pixie Hollow with diminutive darling Tinkerbell, all hosted by veteran Disney couple Mickey and Minnie Mouse.The stars of Disney On Ice are strapping on their skates from October 4
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London’s Winter Ice Rinks
By Fiona McKim on 06/12/2012 18:18:00
Get your skates on at one of the capital’s icy attractions
-of-the-range skates are available for children who fancy themselves as tiny Torvils plus fresh modern cuisine and drinks will be provided by rinkside eatery, The Moose.Hyde Park Winter WonderlandUntil January 6London’s largest winter event is a festive feast
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Alpaga in Rhône-Alpes
By Junior on 04/08/2011 16:57:12
Underground tunnels and a chance to go dog-sledding makes Alpaga a perfect place for the young and restless
Heidis and mini-Bonds in the mountains: there are carriage rides, snowboarding tuition, ice-skating, climbing-wall sessions and pottery – anything and everything can be arranged locally. Further afield, the pretty town of Annecy is less than an hour
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Dukes hotel's Christmas package
By Junior on 08/08/2011 10:11:24
A Christmas Family Sparkle package will make viewing London's top attractions a magical experience
’s many festive attractions, from gift shopping or seeing a West End show to ice skating at Somerset House or building a snowman in nearby St James’s Park. The package is for a family of four between December 12–23 and 26–30 and includes one night’s stay
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Snow seekers
By on 16/10/2007 11:13:13
It’s snow time! Here are some of the year’s best family events to enjoy.
166 4971; www.crystalholidays.co.ukGet your skates on The courtyard of the Hotel Plaza Athénée in Paris will be transformed into an ice rink in December. Check out www.plaza-athenee-paris.comSearch for SantaTake a seasonal day trip to Finnish Lapland
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Ski, snow and skate in the Bavarian Alps
By Catherine Hudson on 07/12/2012 16:36:54
The whole family will love the sanctuary of Schloss Elmau
. Delightful in spring and summer, as the snow falls you can take in the fresh mountain air as you hit the slopes, and the ski concierge will take care of equipment, planning, and bookings.Ice-skating and horse-drawn carriages are also available nearby
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Little dance divas
By Junior on 11/08/2011 16:12:42
Young ballet fans will love the celebrations for the centenary of Les Ballets Russes in Monaco
visit to the quaint Christmas market and be dazzled by the stunning Christmas lights in Casino Square. Go ice skating by the harbour and visit the city’s excellent Oceanographic Museum. Two nights’ B&B at the Columbus Hotel December 9–20 costs from €350
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