The Queen's House Ice Rink is open from 23 November 2023 – 7 January 2024. Skate sessions are available every day except Christmas Day.

Off-peak prices apply for most weekday sessions from 23 November - 21 December.

Peak dates include 22 December - 7 January, Friday 1, 8 and 15 December sessions from 6pm, and weekend sessions on 2 - 3, 9 - 10 and 16 - 17 December.  

• Off-peak opening times: 11am - 9pm (last skate 8pm)  

• Peak opening times: 10am - 9pm (last skate 8pm)

Open skate

During quieter off-peak times skaters will be able to enjoy an ‘Open Skate’. This means you can stay on the ice and skate past your allocated time. Open Skate is subject to safe rink capacity on the day.

• Open Skate times: Monday - Friday, 11am - 2pm (subject to capacity)

1. Click here to book your tickets online. Members can reserve discounted tickets here.  

2. Use the ticket calendar to pick your preferred date and entry time.

3. If you cannot select a date or time, it means that slot is sold out. Choose another date to check availability.

4. Select the type and number of tickets you need and click 'add to basket'. If you want to reserve a child's skate aid, these can be booked on the next screen.

5. Complete your booking and add your details. When you're finished your tickets will be emailed to you.

6. Make sure you bring your tickets on the day: you can show them on your phone or print them out.

You can also order tickets by phone by calling the Bookings team on 0208 312 6608. Lines are open 9am - 5pm every day (please note the Bookings office is closed from 24-26 December). 

The minimum age to skate is three years old. Children aged 3-12 must be accompanied by an adult (18+) on the ice. Children aged 13-15 must be supervised by an adult (18+) at the rink and accompanied at the skate exchange. A ratio of one adult to five children will be accepted. 

Children's skate aids are £5 each to hire and are available to book online subject to availability. 

Skaters can be up to 120cm to use the skate aid. This is a health and safety rule and there will be no exceptions made at the rink.

As an optional safety extra, we offer helmets free of charge. Three sizes are available (XXS/XS, S/M and L/XL), which can be booked for children, teens and adults.

Helmets are limited and must be pre-booked. Once you have booked your skating tickets you will receive an email confirmation with a link to book helmets.

Warm up with hot drinks and seasonal fare at the Benugo café, which is located inside the skate exchange next to the ice rink. The café is open daily from 11am (23 November – 21 December) and from 10am (22 December – 7 January).

It is not possible to reserve space in the café or pre-order food and drink. The café will close at 8.15pm daily.

The daytime menu will be available daily until 5pm.

The evening menu will be available from 5pm on weekdays during term time (23 November - 21 December) and from 11am until 8.15pm on weekends and school holidays (22 December - 7 January).

Find more information about the Queen's House Rink, including advice on tickets and booking, in our Frequently Asked Questions.

See our FAQs