Ice-skating at Alexandra Palace, Wood Green

Ice-skating? In the summer? There are several ice rinks in London that are open all year, proving that the activity isn't just for Christmas. If swooping around what is essentially a large freezer sounds like the ideal way to cool off in the summer, the Alexandra Palace rink welcomes all levels of skater, from seasoned pros to complete newcomers (lessons are available for the latter). The Phoenix Bar's terrace, at the other end of the hill on which the palace sits, is a great place to watch the sun set over London while sipping a cold beer.

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people visit their ice rink. They have regular skaters ranging in age from 3 to 90 years old and cater to every level imaginable, from first timers to seasoned pros and national champions. It's ideal for groups of friends, families, fitness, or a day out. Skating has even been described as the closest thing to flying without actually leaving the ground! In short, it's a lot of fun, so come on down and try it out!

Google rating: 4.4/5.0
Address: Alexandra Palace, Alexandra Palace Way, London N22 7AY, UK
Phone: +44 20 8365 4386
Website: alexandrapalace.com/the-ice-rink/book-now/