Ice Skating at Somerset House in London
Ice Skating at Somerset House in London

With winter upon us once again, it’s the perfect time to get to London, strap on the skates and head outdoors to hit the city’s wonderfully atmospheric ice skating rinks. With music, dramatic backdrops and bars serving hot beverages, these rinks can be the perfect romantic setting or a fun time out for the whole family. And what could be better after a brisk skate than returning home to the warmth and comfort of your very own New York Habitat vacation rental in London?

Some of the best choices for ice skating include the Canary Wharf Ice Rink, surrounded by the twinkling lights of towering skyscrapers. There’s also the Hampton Court Palace Ice Rink in Lambeth, with Henry VIII’s home providing spectacular scenery. And the London Eye Ice Rink in Jubilee Gardens has the iconic wheel, the Thames and the entire city skyline serving as its background.

For even more choices, there’s the gorgeous Natural History Museum Ice Rink in Knightsbridge, which comes with a kid-friendly smaller rink in front of one of London’s most stunning and dramatically lit landmark buildings. The  Somerset House Ice Rink in Bloomsberry is located within an eighteenth-century courtyard surrounded by lit torches, a Christmas tree decorated by Tiffany’s, a DJ, and, this year, the Tiffany Blue Box Tuck Shop, which sells festive cakes and sweets. Finally, for a historic setting, there’s the Tower of London Ice Rink set against the imposing famous fortress in the City.

To stay near these scenic winter wonderlands, whether you are looking for a central accommodation in Knightsbridge or a flat in the City New York Habitat has what you need. We want to suggest the following apartments in London:

Be sure to warm your heart this winter with a visit to one of London’s ice rinks and a stay in a cozy New York Habitat vacation rental.

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