Where to Go Ice Skating in London for the 2009 Holiday Season

If you want to celebrate the 2009 holiday season under the stars, you can head out for a night of ice skating with friends and family at one of London's ice rinks. Many of the ice rinks throughout London are getting into the holiday spirit with twinkling lights and a variety of live events. From the ice rink at the Natural History Museum to Wembley Stadium, here's where to go ice skating in London for the 2009 holiday season:

Ice Skating at London's Natural History Museum
The ice skating rink at the Natural History Museum is one of the most popular destinations or holiday revelries, and continues to be a magical experience for skaters and spectators alike. The 1,000 square meter rink wil give you a chance to skate under the stars and enjoy the holiday lights. Head to the Café Bar for hot chocolate, mulled wine and other holiday treats throughout the evening. For the 2009 holiday season, this London skating rink is open from November 5 to January 10.

Ice Skating at the Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court Palace celebrates the season in high style with costumed events and holiday lights, but its also home to one of the city's largest ice skating rinks. Open for only six weeks, the ice skating rink is decorated with a festive backdrop and the Frost Fayre Café on site will be serving holiday treats and seasonal drinks. Head to Hampton Court for an entire day of holiday revelries. The rink will be open from November 28 to January 10 for the 2009 holiday season.

Ice Skating at Wembley Stadium
Wembley Stadium will be hosting the ICExperience for the 2009 holiday season, a chance to skate around the football stadium and enjoy some festive fun throughout the day. You can spend the day skating around the track and enjoying some holiday-themed football activities throughout the day. The skating rink will be open from December 11 through January 3, 2010 from noon until 7:30 p.m. each day.

Ice Skating at Broadgate Ice Rink
The Broadgate ice rink at the Broadgate Arena is one of the smaller skating rinks in London and is easily accessible from Liverpool Street Station. Head to this skating rink with the family to get into the holiday spirit. The rink will be decorated with holiday lights and special holiday events in early December include carol singing, celebrity guest appearances and holiday themed contests.

Ice Skating at the Somerset House
The Somerset House is one of London's most historic destinations and a prime destination for a night of ice skating. The skating rink at the Somerset House is open from November 17, 2009 to January 24 2010 and is open to skaters and spectators. Head here to enjoy some hot chocolate and relax in the festive atmosphere for the 2009 holiday season.