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City Skylines Sparkle on Festive Ice Rinks

Summary

  • London's Leicester Square features its first-ever ice rink.
  • Rochdale offers an affordable ice rink ideal for school trips.
  • UK coastal towns and farms now boast unique ice skating venues.
City Skylines Sparkle on Festive Ice Rinks

This Christmas, the UK is transforming into a festive playground with numerous ice rinks offering magical experiences. London's Leicester Square debuts its first ice rink, encircling Shakespeare's statue and surrounded by market stalls and a festive bar. Meanwhile, Rochdale provides an affordable option, perfect for families and school trips, complemented by a Christmas market and restaurant specials.

Further afield, Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet combines shopping with skating, featuring an outdoor ice path and a towering Christmas tree. Historic markets in Preston host a rink under its Victorian canopy, alongside live music and a refurbished museum. Coastal towns are also joining the festivities, with Milford Waterfront in Pembrokeshire and Torquay offering seaside skating experiences.

Unique locations like Glasgow's Clyde riverbanks and a farm near Norwich provide charming settings for festive skating. Cornwall boasts Cornwall's first beachside rink at Watergate Bay, offering ocean views. Even London's rooftops are getting in on the action, with Peckham's Bussey Rooftop Bar providing panoramic city views from its "highest ice rink."

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London's newest ice rink is located in Leicester Square.
Yes, Rochdale offers an ice rink at a bargain price of £4 for children, with no charge for teachers and staff.
Unique venues include a beachside rink in Cornwall, a rooftop rink in London, and rinks at designer outlets and historic market canopies.

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