All Pally’s lofty indoor skating arena is open year-round for general skating sessions, figure skating classes, ice hockey training, children’s sessions and parties.
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Hampton Court Palace Festive Fayre
Join us in December for the Festive Fayre 2023, when Hampton Court Palace’s magnificent courtyards and grounds will be transformed into a food-lover’s winter wonderland once again.
By popular demand, this favourite festive event is back for not one, but two glittering weekends. There is no better way to kick off a festive season to remember!
Tickets on sale now, members go free. Visit on Friday 01 or Friday 08 December and save on entry.
When
01-03 and 08-10 December 2023
Ticketing information
Entry to the Festive Fayre is included in your Hampton Court Palace admission ticket.
The palace will close at 16:30.
Members go free with pre-booking. VIP upgrade available.
Included in palace admission (members go free)
- Events
- Christmas
Artisan Shopping
With a dazzling market featuring over 100 independent artisan producers, you’ll be sure to find the perfect Christmas gift for even the trickiest loved one. What better setting for some leisurely shopping with friends and family than Henry VIII’s famous palace? You can even explore the exquisite palace and 60 acres of gardens, which will be decked in its Christmas finest as a break between all that retail therapy.
There’s more on offer than just shopping. A stunning festive lover’s wonderland, you’ll be bowled away by delicious craft food and drink. With everything from Christmas pudding to sausages, and brownies to churros, our hand-picked artisan producers and companies are guaranteed to delight even the most committed foodie. On 01-03 December, join a hands-on cocktail masterclass from Bone Idyll and learn to make some special festive tipples – what better way to learn to wow your guests this Christmas?
Don’t forget to pick up a mulled wine and mince pie, the perfect partners for relaxing to your favourite Christmas songs, performed by our talented singers. Make your day even more festive with a visit to our ice rink. Glide gracefully around this stunning rink as your admire the Tudor palace.
Shop foodie delights and handmade gifts in a unique setting. Start this festive season in the best way in this winter wonderland.
Brent Cross Winter Festival
- Things to do
- Festivals
North-west London’s answer to Hyde Park Winter Wonderland has a giant observation wheel, a Santa’s grotto and a massive undercover ice rink suitable for skaters of all abilities.
Queens Skate Dine Bowl
- Bars and pubs
- Queensway
This ice rink, bowling alley and arcade has been around since the 1930s, and this winter will be offering curling sessions as well as skating. There are two cafés and an on-site Meat Liquor there too. If you can, save your visit for a Monday or Tuesday (outside of school holidays), when you can skate or bowl for just £7.50 per person.
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Streatham Ice Arena
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- Streatham
Streatham’s rink was first opened in the area in 1931, where it stood for 80 years before getting a much-needed renovation in 2013. Both pros and novices of all ages can use the rink, with classes in skating and ice hockey also available. It’s part of the Better leisure centre group, so you’ll need to download the app to pre-book a public skating session. Okay, it’s not exactly Christmassy but it is Olympic-sized (that’s 60m by 30m), so plenty of room for everyone.
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