HAMPTON COURT PALACE ICE RINK OPENS UNDER BLUE SKIES AND CHILLY TEMPERATURES (Photo Special)

21st November 2025 Stuart Higgins

**Magnificent setting of ice rink at Hampton Court Palace in front of the restoration work**

**Skaters took to the ice for the first time today on the first day of opening**

**The ice rink is in front the Palace and overlooks the River Thames**

**The skies were blue and bright but the temperature was only 4 degrees**

**Cosy cafe offers coffee and pastries and outside seating overlooking the ice rink for non-skaters**

Hampton Court Palace ice rink officially opened under a blaze of sunshine today but with freezing temperatures of just four degrees.

Early visitors were wrapped up warm while spectators watched from the outside terrace of the coffee shop with hot drinks.

The ice rink will stay open until January 4 2026 and there are special days featuring a Skating Santa, Face Painting, a DJ and a Disco every Friday and adult only sessions too,

You can see opening times and prices here: Hampton Court Palace Ice Rink and Skating in London

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