Natural History Museum Ice Rink 2011

This 1,000-metre-square outdoor ice rink (there's a less imposing rink for children as well as a rinkside fairground carousel) is one of the Christmas season's highlights. Alfred Waterhouse's Natural History Museum provides a stunning backdrop, while the trees are decked with thousands of fairy lights to add to the festive atmosphere. Spectators can take in the scene with a hot chocolate or mulled wine from the balcony café/bar overlooking the ice.