Gloucestershire &amp; Worcestershire


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-cheltenham-ice-rink-imperial-gardens-29-nov-5-jan"><a href="https://www.visitcheltenham.com/ice-skating">Cheltenham Ice Rink</a>, Imperial Gardens, 29 Nov – 5 Jan</h2>



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<p>We’re so excited for this. From 29 Nov to 5 Jan, <a href="https://www.visitcheltenham.com/ice-skating" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Cheltenham’s Ice Rink</strong></a> returns to the magnificent surroundings of Imperial Gardens. This undercover ice rink will be open daily<strong> </strong>(excluding 25 December)<strong> </strong>from 10am until late, offering visitors of all ages the chance to hit the ice. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or have never set foot on a rink before, the inclusive and fully wheelchair-accessible ice rink can be enjoyed by all. In addition there will be relaxed skating sessions for SEND visitors, and bring all of your mates too as there are discounts for group bookings.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-winter-glow-ice-rink-malvern-worcs-22-nov-31-dec"><a href="https://winterglow.co.uk/ice-skating/?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=d*dt_k*winter%20glow_m*p_c*537788605606_p*_n*g" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Winter Glow Ice Rink, </a>Malvern, Worcs, 22 Nov – 31 Dec</h2>



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<p>Whizz around on one of the region’s largest covered real ice rinks. Take a break from the light trail and big wheel and glide around on a 45 minute skate session. Visit on certain dates (see website for details) for live music, a DJ and family friendly Ice Princess Parties. Once you’re done stagger into the Ice Café for a warming lunch or cup of steaming hot chocolate. Don&#8217;t miss the dazzling outdoor illuminations trail and a giant 120ft observation wheel, meet Santa in his grotto and the fabulous food quarter to explore. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-gateway-ice-rink-cotswold-water-park-22-nov-5-jan"><a href="https://www.gatewayicerink.co.uk/">Gateway Ice Rink</a>, Cotswold Water Park, 22 Nov – 5 Jan</h2>



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<p>Fling on the winter woolies and get your skates on! There’s a brilliant ice rink coming to the Cotswold Water Park. You could be gliding around the ice then warming yourself up with a delicious selection of street food from pizzas to hot dogs at the shack to inside at the Gateway Café. Don’t go without trying a warm delight from the Donut stall or a melt a marshmallow over the firepit. Plus, catch one of the special Princess Parties on Saturdays throughout the season, where your Frozen fans might meet their favourite characters on the ice.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-gloucester-quays-ice-rin-k-gloucester-23-nov-5-jan"><a href="https://glosworcs.muddystilettos.co.uk/reader-treats/win-gloucester-quays-prizes-gloucestershire-worcestershire/">Gloucester Quays Ice Rin</a><a href="https://www.gloucesterquays.co.uk/event/outdoor-ice-rink/">k</a>, Gloucester, 23 Nov &#8211; 5 Jan</h2>



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<p>Glide around the pop-up rink at Gloucester Quays then take a selfie with Santa’s Sleigh in the photo booth. A great place to skate with the backdrop of the scenic Quays. And if skating is not for you, then grab a cup of hot chocolate and watch everyone else tripping the white fantastic. Refuel at the locomotive train which will be serving an array of festive street food from mulled wine to hotdogs.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-jolly-nice-ice-rink-frampton-mansell-near-stroud"><a href="https://jollynicefarmshop.com/collections/ice-skating-live-view">Jolly Nice Ice Rink</a>, Frampton Mansell near Stroud</h2>



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<p>Show off your skating skills this festive season at the Cotswolds most enchanting and sustainable pop-up ice rink, that is, short of the village pond freezing over&#8230;The rink sits under our new outdoor stretch tent so that you can enjoy it, come rain, hail or shine&#8230;Imagine having the whole rink to yourself with 25 of your friends and family. Well this year you can! Contact us for private hire below&#8230; Warm up at the new café and bar by the roaring fire.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.icequest.co.uk/ice-skating" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">IceQuest,</a>&nbsp;Malvern</h2>



<p>A good indoor ice rink one for all ages if you want to dodge the weather. Don some skates and take to the rink in Malvern, novice skaters very welcome, the ice is kept softer and snowy, to make a slower speed for skating for all the family and medium sharp Roza skates are available to hire. Little ones can use handy seal-shaped walkers to make their way around.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-a-bit-further-afield">A bit further afield&#8230;</h2>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bath-on-ice-royal-victoria-park-bath-15-nov-5-jan"><a href="https://bathonice.co.uk/">Bath on Ice</a>, Royal Victoria Park, Bath, 15 Nov – 5 Jan</h2>



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<p>A thousand square metres of smooth ice in the lush surroundings of Bath’s Royal Victoria Park in the centre of the city. Nosh on wood-fired pizzas, gourmet hot dogs, loaded fries and churros, washed down with hot choc and mulled wine in the Moguls Alpine Bar. Play a game of a glow-in-the-dark golf by fairylights at Glow Golf next door. </p>



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



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-somerset-house-london-nov-jan"><a href="https://www.somersethouse.org.uk/whats-on/skate-somerset-house">Somerset House</a>, London, Nov – Jan </h2>



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<p>There are ice rinks without swanky Whispering Angel partnerships, and then there are ice rinks <em>with.</em> Head along to some festive fun at the neoclassical Somerset House, this year featuring plenty of bubbles along with the ice. Plus a new series of rink-side decks takeovers at Skate Lates with Rock Angel, a pop pre-loved vintage clothes shop, food by Jimmy Garcia, and specially curated sessions inspired by the Swiss regions of Bern, Lucerne and Valais. Iconic.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-winter-wonderland-ice-rink-hyde-park-21-nov-5-jan-2024"><a href="https://hydeparkwinterwonderland.com/things-to-do/ice-skating/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Winter Wonderland Ice Rink</a>, Hyde Park, 21 Nov – 5 Jan 2024</h2>



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<p>Get your skate on at the UK’s largest outdoor ice rink, set under a canopy of twinkly lights and built around the iconic Victorian bandstand, it’s open until 10pm daily — did someone say romantic evening skate? All welcome, including wheelchairs. From £11.50 for an adult and £8.50 for a child.</p>


Get your skates on: 12 best ice festive ice rinks

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