Hampton Court Palace Ice Rink 2011

'Ice at the Palace' features a 900-square-metre rink with space for 250 skaters set in front of Henry VIII's picturesque old pad. Sessions last an hour and wheelchairs are welcome on the ice except during the last session of the day. Ice guides are available for supervised group skating (£32 per session). Skating lessons for 5-16 year-olds are also available. See the website for details; online booking is recommended.