Attractive, atmospheric and fun holiday destinations for all ages
Paris Dimitriadis
It's 'that time of year' and if you're looking for atmospheric and fun destinations to spend your Christmas creatively, the following UK resorts , which have become popular for their ice rinks, were recommended in a National Geographic article.
Winter Wonderland, Cardiff, Wales
16 November 2023 – 2 January 2024
From the 16th of November until the 2nd of January, Cardiff, the largest city and capital of Wales, hosts Winter Wonderland, which features a huge covered transparent ice rink, overlooking the city's imposing medieval castle. Aspiring athletes even have the opportunity to continue ice skating by traversing the shaped Ice Walk that stretches as an ice path across the entire territory of the park, always having the medieval monuments of the Welsh city as an enchanting background.
Somerset House, London, England
15 November 2023 – 14 January 2024
The great capital of Old Albion, London, sparkles atmospherically every Christmas like few cities in the world, with well-known ice rinks operating in almost all geographical divisions of the metropolis. The most magical however, according to the article in National Geographic, is at Somerset House, near Waterloo Bridge, where lessons are held for beginners over the age of 8 and sessions are offered to people in wheelchairs, making playing on the ice as easy as possible. accessible and inclusive. Highlights of the ice village in Somerset in central London include the abundant post-skating hot chocolate options as well as gourmet treats such as the region's signature chocolate fondues.
Royal Pavilion Rink, Brighton, England
28 October 2023 – 7 January 2024
Brighton on the south coast of England, with its long pier and beautiful coastline, may be better known as a summer destination and as the sunniest city in gray England, but the ice rink that is set up in the city every Christmas (this year set up from 28 October) is a very good reason to visit the city at this time of the year as well. Located opposite the city's former royal residence and decorated in an Indian and oriental style, Brighton's green rink offers free lessons for little ones under five and delicious deals on hot chocolate and marshmallows, ginger wine and craft beers!
