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Get your skates on this Christmas and visit one of three ice rinks in Hampshire. Here is our guide to the best festive real ice rinks popping up in Hampshire for Christmas 2019. The ice rinks will be back in the cities of Southampton and Portsmouth throughout the Christmas period and the iconic Winchester Cathedral Ice Rink, which is surrounded by the world famous Christmas Market will be back for another spetacular year.
Ice skating in Hampshire is the perfect winter activity to enjoy with friends and family. Read on to find out more about ice skating in Hampshire.
Ice Skating in Winchester
This iconic ice rink is set within the beautiful surrounds of the historic Winchester Cathedral Close and is always a favourite for people visiting Winchester at Christmas. Winchester Cathedral hosts the ice rink in the middle of their world famous Christmas Market. In 2016 the rink received a clear roof, so that skaters can experience the rink whatever the weather. this year they will be adding a Christmas tree to the centre of the rink and offering a silent disco ice skating session. Once you have been ice skating make sure you take a walk around the Christmas Market and see the fantastic stalls selling hand picked quality products that cannot be brought on the high street. And of course you will not go hungry as there is plenty of chalets selling festive food and drink favourites.
The Winchester Ice Rink is open from Monday 21 November 2019 to Sunday 5 January 2020.
Find out more about the Winchester Cathedral Ice Rink
Ice Skating in Southampton
Throughout the the festive season Westquay in Southampton will be hosting an ice rink in their fabulous Esplanade, right next to the Medieval Walls and Westquay South. As well as the real ice rink there will be Moguls Alpine bar serving warming hot chocolate and mulled wine, the perfect place to sit back and enjoy the Christmas atmosphere. After your ice skating session make sure you pop into Westquay to finish your Christmas shopping or enjoy a bite to eat a number of fantastic eateries.
The Skate Southampton Ice Rink will be open from Saturday 9th November 2019 until Sunday 5th January 2020.
Find out more about ice skating in Southampton
Ice Skating in Portsmouth
Don your skates and take to the ice on Portsmouth's festive Ice Rink. This festive rink is situated outside the vibrant Portsmouth Guildhall for the whole of the festive season. This real ice rink will be covered so that you can enjoy ice skating in all weathers. After your skating session head to Gunwharf Quays and finishes your Christmas shopping or enjoy a bite to eat and a festive drink at one of their many restaurants and bars.
The Skate Portsmouth Ice Rink is open from the Saturday 23rd November 2019 until Sunday 5th January 2020.
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Whether you're a Dancing on Ice champion, a total newbie or just about anything in between, you can be sure to find some festive euphoria on the surface of Southampton's real ice rink. The rink is held within the Esplanade, next to the Medieval Walls and Westquay South, which has been magically brought to life for the Christmas season.
Get your skates on this festive season and take to the ice as Portsmouth's Guildhall Square is transformed into a winter wonderland.
Important information: This event will not be taking place in 2022. See all Christmas events in Hampshire
