Winchester Cathedral
November 19 to January 3
Glide and weave in front of the Cathedral as festive lights sparkle overhead and stewards keep watch. A spectacular lantern procession is led from Winchester's Great Hall to the Cathedral on November 21. Prices start from £8.50 for adults and £5 for children.
Newcastle upon Tyne
November 14 to February 2
Skating@Life ice rink is returning to Times Square in Newcastle city centre. After a stint on the rink, head indoors to the Science Centre (separate charges apply) to see the film Happy Feet – Mumble's Wild Ride in a 4D Motion Ride.
Ice skating prices are £8.50 for adults and £6.50 for children.
Royal Pavilion, Brighton
November 7 to January 17
This beautiful rink, which has the former royal pleasure palace as its backdrop, can accommodate up to 250 skaters per session, with penguin stabilisers available for younger skaters and a learners' area to build up confidence. The rink-side Bar & Kitchen is open all day and evening. Tickets start from £10 for adults and £7 for children.
Lincoln Ice Rink
November 28 to January 3
Lincoln city centre is festively decorated to blend in with 300 market stalls. From the big wheel you can see stunning views over historic Lincoln and into the Lincolnshire countryside. Prices are from £6.50 for adults and £4.50 for children.
Bath on Ice
November 20 to January 3
A Unesco World Heritage city, Bath is hosting its ice rink in Royal Victoria Park in the city centre with the backdrop of the Georgian Royal Crescent. This year there's an ice lounge and live music. Tickets go on sale soon.
Nottingham Winter Wonderland
November 20 to January 10
The annual Winter Wonderland in the Old Market Square will have themed winter bars, a bandstand and rides. Tickets £8.50 for over 12s, and £6.50 for under 12s.
nottinghamwinterwonderland.co.uk
The Ice Factor, York
November 21 to January 3
Yorkshire's Winter Wonderland returns to York Designer Outlet along with the north of England's largest outdoor ice rink, The Ice Factor. Following a spin across the rink, enjoy the vintage fair rides and live entertainment.
Tickets, £10.45 adults, £9.45 children.
yorkshireswinterwonderland.com
Hampton Court Palace
November 20 to January 4
Glide around Hampton Court's ice rink as the palace's iconic Tudor façade provides a right royal backdrop. Mulled wine and hot chocolate will be served at the rink-side café. Tickets, £11.50.
Jw3, North London
Mid December
Turn up for Chanucah on ice on December 21 and enjoy doughnuts, music, mulled wine and lessons. Zest restaurant will be open for whenever you choose to hang up your skates.Tickets from £10.
Natural History Museum, London
Now to january 3
Skate yourself clever in front of the museum beneath 80,000 fairy lights and crystal ornaments. Tickets, from £12.65 adults, from £8.80 for children.
Tower of London
November 20 to January 3
Located in the moat and set against the magnificent fortress battlements, this has a stunning London setting. Illuminated at night, the Tower of London backdrop makes a spectacular destination.
Tickets from £12 adults and from £8.50 for children.
