Having visited last week and been satisfied but not impressed, I enjoyed my visit significantly…read moremore this time: the staff were attentive and friendly, and visible enough to find if there was a problem. While there still weren't many people in the place (rather expected for midday on a Tuesday!), the vibe was much more pleasant. Perhaps I just caught the staff on an off day last time? Either way, it was a very enjoyable visit. However, I would still absolutely prefer if there were direction signs to the bowling/restaurant/skating that weren't just printed on the floor, given the low lighting makes them hard to read!

Do you like ice-skating? QUEENS is London's ONLY Ice Rink and Ten Pin Bowling. Whether you want to…read morelearn to ice skate, try your hand at a game of ten pin bowling, enjoy a drink in the bar or sample some of our freshly prepared food the choice is yours. If you are a teenager group or a family looking for an activity on a rainy Sunday, this might be a fun place to go. The good thing about ice rank is that it is indoors and unlike any other place you even can go ice-skating in summer. The equipment all can be hired at the reception. Funny enough I was invited to a birthday to Queens. Even though it is original I did not really enjoy, as we were all grown up girls skating one round after the other. Not to mention this was summer! But pop icon Madonna and Guy Ritchie celebrated their son Rocco's 6th birthday at Queens then I am sure it I good enough for you little ones!

Great fun for everybody who has the courage to get ot there and " have a go " ! Chances are that…read moreyou'll be bombarded with real pro skaters, but they are considerate. The above dates are wrong for 2011. Skate commences on Dec 6th.

An outdoor site which holds an impressive amount of events throughout the summer and winter months…read more Positioned just outside the back entrance of Liverpool Street Station, the area is dominated by city boys, oyster bars and expensive/crap clothes shops such as Reiss. From outdoor theatre, bowling and music events in the Summer, to ice skating and mulled wine nights in the winter, there is always something going on. There is an over-sized chess and droughts set available if you fancy a game.

Popped into this pretty ice rink on Wednesday for a charity skate in aid of Richard House…read moreChildren's Hospice. The place is quite magical with a fairy light entrance pathway, and worker bees inside are very nice people indeed, and super helpful! We were on a later session but seeing the ice rink was quite empty asked if we could go in earlier and this was met with a resounding why not! Lockers are £1 non-refundable. Skate hire included. And there are penguins and seals for you to push around (or push other people around with), which are great for beginners! The ice rink is smaller than I am used to but just as fun! To note: If you need toilets, follow the snowflakes on the floor when you exit the skate hire section!

I've only recently discovered this area; Lee valley overall is a bit of a surprise. It's generally…read morea bit dilapidated, forgotten, overlooked. Sprawling over parts of East London that most people pass through without giving the area a second glance. No hipsters to be found here. What I never expected was to find so much sporting action here; least of all an ice rink. Indeed it is no Somerset House, in fact it's very utilitarian; but if you're one of those people that trains all year round to perfect those turns and build up speed, you'll be blissfully free of the obstruction of kissing couples who can't really skate to save their lives and only decided to come so they could 'accidentally' fall on top of each other. They have nearly 2000 pairs of skates ranging from UK child size 6 to adult size 13, they do crash courses and half term courses for children. It has curiously staggered opening times; starting at 1130 till 3, 5 till 7 and then 830 till 1030. Goodness only knows why. Come here if you fancy giving Torvil and Dean a run for their money.

This is the home of the Lea Valley Kings, one of London's top ice hockey teams. Visit in the…read moreevenings and you are likely to meet at least one of their squad, practising their slinky moves on the rink. For the less fleet-footed, a barrier-aided scrabble around the perimeter will have to do, interspersed, of course, with the obligatory dozen degrading dumps on the coccix. Apart from my lack of grace, however, Lea Valley suffers from several of the afflictions common to ice rinks: the piped bump and grind R & B is unbearable; there is a resident population of local flash harries eager to shower the newbies with shaved ice from their skids at every opportunity and its overpriced for the equipment on offer. Having said all that, I like my local area that fraction more for being able to offer as different a night's entertainment as this. Just be aware, idyllic it ain't.

Perfect for a romantic gesture for your partner. The skates are decent and comfortable, the rink is…read morelarge and they limit the skaters so it doesn't get too crowded. Price is high, but its worth it for the scenery (highly recommend going after dark) the Christmas tree is a great touch. Plus there is a DJ knocking out good tunes for those feeling confident enough to wiggle as they go round! Also, your legs will feel tired after, so grab a mulled wine from the adjacent bar after an watch the next lot cautiously venture out. Best mulled wine I've ever had.

Still in my opinion the prettiest ice rink in London, I have been several times this year and can…read morenow schoop my way across the ice without falling over. It's a pricey ticket but really worth it if you only go skating once a year. Make sure you pop by Tom's Pop-Up Bar for mulled wine after. It's a £4 cup of warm yumminess.

During the winter, this ice rink is located right next to the National History Museum. With the…read moremuseum's structure in the background, the scenery is rather nice. However, this is one of those attractions that can be skipped. The ice rink is actually not that big, is too crowded, and they only let you skate for one hour. You have to book additional hours to skate longer.

You are only allowed 1 hour to skate. A student discount also gives you a free voucher, which they…read moretry not to give you at first. And they were almost out of all of the drinks when we got there.

Thank you to Marianne W. who reminded me of this. I can't believe I missed reviewing it back in…read more2010 when I went to a double-header match on 13-November. I remember hearing about it at a Yelp Elite event from the wonderful Lizzie G. but that was in the before times when Yelp had an international presence and actual Elite Events like WestFest https://www.yelp.com/biz/yelps-westfest-london?hrid=aVjHefRH-DhIDyr7P2qXcA and Yelp Will Rock You at the O2 https://www.yelp.com/biz/yelp-will-rock-you-london?hrid=em9CEJmV25oxTTKCZWu1EQ. I made my way into London to do some exploring that day and at the end of the evening, took the tube over to West Ken and the Olympia https://www.yelp.com/biz/olympia-london-london?hrid=89_b4LlfuSY8nUEmk80Kkg for the event. Bad ass women with clever monikers like "Crucial Taunt" and "Bad Faith", kicking butts and taking names while skating in circles. My night's match was the Ultraviolent Femmes vs The SuffraJets and while I can't remember who won. But it was fun to watch the sport and I had a great time. They're still skating. Keep an eye on their Facebook page for scheduled matches. [Review 16580 overall - 832 in United Kingdom - 90 of 2022.]

I hate sport. I love Derby. Teams of women is shiny outfits, skating around a big concrete rink,…read morethrowing themselves at each other. You'll find me at every game, standing at the side line, cheering these brave ladies on. Seriously, this has to be the most amount of fun you can have sober on a Saturday night in London. I've been twice now and every time I leave I thinking "Wow, that was fun. I want to take part!" Obviously, I fear for my own life and would never actually have the balance or skill to be able to do what these ladies do, but it's a serious amount of fun. There is beer, wine and donuts. That's me happy for the night! It's strange but it's a real family event too, which I didn't expect. Loads of kids there supporting their mums. Boyfriends, friends and dads screaming for their lady friends to beat the F#@king crap out of the other team. In the nicest way possible of course. I just have to say that last night when we were watching, Kamakazi Kitten who was the lead Jammer in the first bout, you are my hero. This woman is tiny and so fast. She really did make the whole game so exciting. When I grow up. I want to be just like you!

How could I NOT be enamored with the idea of skating at the Tower of London! I went with my…read moreboyfriend and it was one of the best things we did on our whole backpacking trip around Europe! It was so much fun - there were tons of people just having fun at their own pace with friends and family. There weren't TOO many people so there was enough room to let loose. I hadn't ice skated in years but I didn't feel like too much like the experienced skaters would kill me (except once... but the guy fell 2 seconds later... poetic justice!). It was a tad pricey but it was totally worth it. Afterwards we had some snacks there which were VERY fairly priced. The hot chocolate was AMAZING -- it was made with magic and fairy dust or something cuz it made me feel all warm and yummy inside. The whole thing in general was just much fun and has been one of my favorite stories to tell about my trip.

Combine one of the most iconic images of London with skating on the ice with friends and family, it…read moredoesn't get much better than this as a cool thing to do in London. The Tower as a back drop sets the scene as you whizz, or in my case stumble around the ice to the sound of a brass band playing Christmas favourites. Hot chocolate is available, as are warm mince pies all adding to starting Christmas off with a bang. There were people of all ages and talents so no need to be a pro, and if you fall on your bum, like I did, then the ice marshall's will come to your rescue and help you up, with some added tips to improving your skating technique. All in all, a fantastic experience that leaves you wanting more, once the bruises heal that is.