Essential Information Type Family fun Location Queen's House Date and Times Saturday 25 November 2023 | 11am - 4.45pm Prices Free and paid activities - see page for details Book ice rink tickets Find out more about the Queen's House Ice Rink Join us at the Queen's House for a festive family fun day to celebrate the opening of the Queen's House Ice Rink! We'll be putting on an array of activities including festive face painting, Christmas decoration crafting workshops, and a live choir performance featuring classic carols. You may even bump into some festive characters throughout the day... Plus, get your skates on and be among the first to skate on the freshly-opened outdoor ice rink, enjoying views of Maritime Greenwich and Canary Wharf as you glide across the ice. Book ice rink tickets in advance Event highlights Image Festive face painting 11am - 4.45pm | The carriageway between the Queen’s House colonnades | Face painting £5, face gemstones £3 Magic Eyes Facepainting will be on hand to decorate your children's faces with festive works of art. Cash and card payments are welcome. Payments should be made directly with Magic Eyes Facepainting on the day. This activity is not bookable in advance and payment cannot be accepted at the Queen’s House admissions desk. Image by Magic Eyes Facepainting Image Festive a cappella choir performance 12.30 - 1pm | Queen’s House, Great Hall | Free The Hithertones, a South-East London vocal ensemble, will be singing a selection of classic carols and festive favourites. Free entry to the Queen's House Image by Cath Longbottom Ice crystal craft workshop 30-minute sessions starting at 11.15am, 12.00am, 1pm, 1.45pm, 2.30pm, 3.15pm & 4pm | Queen's House, Undercroft | Free, ticketed sessions on a first-come, first-served basis Get crafty and create a giant decorative ice crystal to take home and hang on your Christmas tree. Collect your free timed ticket at the Queen’s House. This activity is not bookable in advance. Image Mystical ice fairies 11.30 – 3.30pm | The Queen’s House Ice Rink | Free Enjoy an enchanting display of spectacular movement and dance from our sparkling ice fairies. Watch out for appearances on the ice throughout the day! Image by Bolli Darling The Queen's House Ice Rink The Queen’s House Ice Rink is a magical open-air ice rink in the heart of Greenwich's UNESCO World Heritage Site. The rink is surrounded by iconic architecture, with views of Greenwich Park to the south and the glittering lights of Canary Wharf to the north, providing a backdrop of some of the best views in London. Learn more Book tickets Food and drink: Seasonal treats at the Ice Rink Café Warm up at the Ice Rink Café, with a variety of treats on offer including hot dogs, mac 'n' cheese and waffles. Festive hot drinks like mulled wine are also available, as well as coffees, ginger spice hot chocolate, a hot apple pie drink and a range of winter warmers. You'll find the café in the skate exchange next to the ice rink. The National Maritime Museum's cafés will also be open, serving a range of hot and cold foods. Special ice skating sessions for little skaters Tiny Tots skate sessions Bring along your tiny tots for a special session when the rink will operate at less than 50% capacity and extra marshals will be on the ice to lend a helping hand. More information and book tickets Relaxed Sessions Come along to our Relaxed Sessions and visit the ice rink free from large crowds. These sessions are suitable for anyone who needs a calmer, more relaxed environment to get the most out of their visit, including neurodiverse visitors or those with sensory processing difficulties or disabilities. More information and book tickets Queen's House Ice Rink Discover the most beautiful outdoor ice skating location in London Queen's House Ice Rink: frequently asked questions Everything you need to know about skating at the Queen's House Ice Rink Plan your visit to the Queen's House Find opening times, tickets, visit and travel information to help you plan your visit to the Queen's House in Greenwich More family fun at Royal Museums Greenwich Families at Royal Museums Greenwich Go on an epic family adventure of discovery across the seas and through the universe at Royal Museums Greenwich All Hands children's gallery Explore maritime skills and technologies past and present AHOY! Children's Gallery Bring the little ones to play at AHOY! - a fun children’s gallery for 0-7s Family Trails at the National Maritime Museum Pick up one of the family trails and explore objects, people and stories within the galleries. Family Membership Join today and give your family the freedom to explore Cutty Sark, the Royal Observatory and Planetarium plus special exhibitions at the National Maritime Museum Sign up to the families e-newsletter Be the first to hear about exciting events and activities for little ones at Royal Museums Greenwich. Sign up