TOP 10: Outdoor Ice Rinks In The UK

<p>It's that time of year again to grab your friends and head to the outdoor ice rinks that are popping up all over the UK. We take a quick look at some of the top ice rinks with beautiful scenic backdrops and other festive treats to keep you entertained this winter.</p> <p>By Graham Davies | 23rd November 2013</p><p></p><p> </p><p><img src="http://www.thegayuk.com/communities/8/004/009/928/388/images/4602269849.jpg" width="460" height="259" alt="Canary Wharf Ice Rink" title="Canary Wharf Ice Rink"/></p> <p></p><p>1. London - Canary Wharf: £13.50 </p><p><a href="http://www.icerinkcanarywharf.co.uk/">www.icerinkcanarywharf.co.uk</a></p><p>Set sail on the ice beneath the towering sky scrapers of Canary Wharf. Also features an ice path to skate around through twinkling light filled trees. Afterwards you can warm up in the music lounge or VIP bar. Also open for Valentine’s night. </p><p>Open Till: 16th February 2014</p><p></p><p> </p><p><img src="http://www.thegayuk.com/communities/8/004/009/928/388/images/4602269920.jpg" width="459" height="188" alt="Winter Wonderland Hyde Park" title="Winter Wonderland Hyde Park"/></p> <p></p><p>2. London - Winter Wonderland Hyde Park: £14.50</p><p><a href="http://www.hydeparkwinterwonderland.com/">www.hydeparkwinterwonderland.com</a></p><p>Take a glide around the largest Winter Wonderland in the UK. A large village of rides, stalls, dance floors and various bars await you at Hyde park. A great night out.</p><p>Open Till: 5th January 2014</p><p></p><p> </p><p><img src="http://www.thegayuk.com/communities/8/004/009/928/388/images/4602269861.jpg" width="460" height="207" alt="Newcastle Life Ice Rink" title="Newcastle Life Ice Rink"/></p> <p></p><p>3. Newcastle - Skating@Life: £8.50 </p><p><a href="http://www.life.org.uk/whats-on/skating-at-life">www.life.org.uk/whats-on/skating-at-life</a></p><p>Situated outside the Newcastle Life centre and very close to the gay scene, this is the perfect place to take to the ice. Afterwards why not enjoy a visit to the Life science centre or pop into one of the friendly locals for a warming sherry. Local gay bars can be found on TheGayUK Mobile App. (Free in apple and android stores). </p><p>Open Till: 23rd February 2014</p><p></p><p> </p><p><img src="http://www.thegayuk.com/communities/8/004/009/928/388/images/4602269952.jpg" width="460" height="305" alt="Manchester Spinningfields Ice Rink" title="Manchester Spinningfields Ice Rink"/></p> <p></p><p>4. Manchester - Spinningfields Ice Rink: £9.00</p><p><a href="http://spinningfieldsicerink.co.uk/">www.spinningfieldsicerink.co.uk</a></p><p>Skate under the stars in the centre of Manchester with the Spinningfields Ice Rink. Perfect for first timers or pros. Great location for taking in some retail therapy afterwards.</p><p>Open Till: 5th January 2014</p><p></p><p> </p><p><img src="http://www.thegayuk.com/communities/8/004/009/928/388/images/4602269856.jpg" width="460" height="344" alt="Edinburgh Princes Street Gardens Ice Rink" title="Edinburgh Princes Street Gardens Ice Rink"/></p> <p></p><p>5. Edinburgh - Princes Street Gardens: £9.99</p><p><a href="https://www.edinburghschristmas.com/">www.edinburghschristmas.com</a></p><p>There is no finer setting than the skyline of Edinburgh to whizz around the ice. Having braved the Scottish winter it’ll certainly be time for a hot toddy to warm you up.</p><p>Open Till: 5th January 2014 </p><p></p><p> </p><p><img src="http://www.thegayuk.com/communities/8/004/009/928/388/images/4602269852.jpg" width="459" height="306" alt="Cardiff Winter Wonderland" title="Cardiff Winter Wonderland"/></p> <p></p><p>6. Cardiff - Flybe Winter Wonderland: £9.00</p><p><a href="http://www.cardiffwinterwonderland.com/">www.cardiffwinterwonderland.com</a></p><p>The Cardiff Winter Wonderland ice rink set in the heart of the city offers not just a place to skate, but a place to enjoy other festive treats from the German markets to towering sky rides. </p><p>Open Till: 5th January 2014</p><p></p><p> </p><p><img src="http://www.thegayuk.com/communities/8/004/009/928/388/images/4602269853.jpg" width="461" height="221" alt="Eden Project Ice Rink" title="Eden Project Ice Rink"/></p> <p></p><p>7. Cornwall - Eden Project: £6.00 (+ Eden admission price - see website)</p><p><a href="http://www.edenproject.com/visit-us/whats-on/kids-and-families/ice-skating">www.edenproject.com</a></p><p>Set in the grounds of the largest under cover tropical gardens in the UK, you can go from hot climate to cold in the same day. Spaces are limited so booking is required.</p><p>Open Till: 5th January 2014</p><p></p><p> </p><p><img src="http://www.thegayuk.com/communities/8/004/009/928/388/images/4602269830.jpg" width="461" height="224" alt="Bournemouth Gardens Ice Rink" title="Bournemouth Gardens Ice Rink"/></p> <p></p><p>8. Bournemouth - Gardens Ice Rink: £8.50</p><p><a href="http://www.makeitbournemouth.co.uk/outdoor-ice-rink/?gclid=CO2PzqvF-LoCFeTLtAodZ0UABg">www.makeitbournemouth.co.uk/outdoor-ice-rink</a></p><p>Set within the beautiful lit Gardens of Light, this ice rink will soon have you in the Christmas spirit. </p><p>Open Till: 6th January 2014</p><p></p><p> </p><p><img src="http://www.thegayuk.com/communities/8/004/009/928/388/images/4602269846.jpg" width="459" height="306" alt="Brighton Royal Pavilion Ice Rink" title="Brighton Royal Pavilion Ice Rink"/></p> <p></p><p>9. Brighton - Royal Pavilion Ice Rink: £13.00</p><p><a href="http://www.royalpavilionicerink.co.uk/tickets-access/">www.royalpavilionicerink.co.uk/tickets-access</a></p><p>One of the more stunning locations just outside the Brighton Pavilion. Don’t forget to visit inside for hot foods and drink. </p><p>Open Till: 19th January 2014.</p><p></p><p> </p><p><img src="http://www.thegayuk.com/communities/8/004/009/928/388/images/4602269860.jpg" width="461" height="307" alt="Hampton Court Palace Ice Rink" title="Hampton Court Palace Ice Rink"/></p> <p></p><p>10. London - Hampton Court Palace: £13.00</p><p><a href="http://www.hamptoncourticerink.com/sessions">www.hamptoncourticerink.com/sessions</a></p><p>Located in the Palace grounds where Henry VIII once lived, you’ll be whisked away with excitement and history. Afterwards you can warm up in the Ice bar and cafe for a more relaxed take on Hampton Court Palace. Open Till: 12th January 2014.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p> </p>