Where to skate in London this winter

Somerset House - has a smaller rink and balance aids for children Credit: Somerset House

For some, the festive season begins with a bracing outdoor skate in the capital. We're spoilt for choice in London - here are a few options.

Somerset House: November 14 - January 5

Natural History Museum: November 4 - January 5

Canary Wharf: November 4 - February 16

Eyeskate - November 27 - January 5

Hyde Park - November 22 - January 5

Tower of London: November 16 - January 5

Hampton Court Palace - November 30 - January 12

Westfield: November 21 - January 5

Canary Wharf - the rink also features a skate path through trees Credit: Canary Wharf

http://www.somersethouse.org.uk/ice-rink

Eyeskate - in the shadow of the London Eye Credit: Eyeskate
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland - the biggest outdoor rink in the UK Credit: PWR Events
Hampton Court Palace - has space for 250 skaters Credit: PWR Events
Tower of London - wheelchairs welcome on the ice Credit: PWR Events