Ice skating · Muswell Hill
Alexandra Palace Ice Rink
- £11.75 per adult off-peak, £12.75 peak.
- £10.50 for under-12s, £7.75 for under-5s.
- Open all year, not just at Christmas.
- Sessions of 90 minutes to two hours.
What is Alexandra Palace Ice Rink?
Alexandra Palace has a year-round public ice rink, inside the palace on the hill above Wood Green, with views across the city from the grounds outside.
It's a leisure rink rather than a bar concept, and one of the most family-friendly places in this guide, welcoming skaters from 3 to 90.
How does it work?
Book a public skating session: term-time weekday sessions run two hours (the last one 90 minutes), and weekend and holiday sessions run 90 minutes. Sessions generally run between 11am and 5pm, depending on the day.
Skate aids are available for younger skaters at £7.50, and spectators can watch for £2.50 to £3.
How much does it cost?
| Ticket | Off-peak | Peak |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £11.75 | £12.75 |
| Child (under 12) | £10.50 | £11.50 |
| Under 5 | £7.75 | £8.75 |
| Over 65 | £10.50 | £11.50 |
| Spectator | £2.50 | £3 |
Per person per session. Skate aids £7.50. Verified September 2026.
How much is skating at Alexandra Palace?
£11.75 per adult off-peak or £12.75 at peak; £10.50 to £11.50 for under-12s.
What is the food and drink like?
The Phoenix Bar & Pizzeria and the Boathouse Café are both in the palace grounds.
How do you get there?
Get directions on Google Maps ↗
Alexandra Palace Way, N22 7AY. Alexandra Palace station, on the Great Northern line from King's Cross and Moorgate, is a walk up the hill; the W3 bus runs from Wood Green tube to the palace.
How do you book?
Book a session online through Alexandra Palace's own site.
Common questions
- Who is Alexandra Palace Ice Rink good for?
- Our ratings: families with kids 5/5, dates 4/5, groups of friends 4/5, work socials with colleagues 2/5. Best for families with kids: Ages 3 to 90, under-5s £7.75. Least suited to work socials with colleagues: A leisure rink, not a bar.
- When is the best time to go to Alexandra Palace Ice Rink?
- Best weekday daytime (5/5): Two-hour weekday sessions. Then weekend afternoons (Saturday or Sunday) 5/5, after work 1/5, late night 1/5.
- How much is ice skating at Alexandra Palace?
- £11.75 per adult off-peak, £12.75 at peak, £10.50 for under-12s and £7.75 for under-5s.
- Is Alexandra Palace Ice Rink open all year?
- Yes, it's a year-round rink.
- How long is a session?
- Two hours on term-time weekdays, and 90 minutes at weekends and in the holidays.
- What age can skate?
- From 3 to 90; skate aids are available for younger skaters.
- Can I just watch?
- Yes, spectator tickets are £2.50 to £3.
Who's it for?
Alexandra Palace Ice Rink is best for families, and best weekday daytimes and weekend afternoons.
Group
- Date★★★★★Skating with views from the palace grounds
- With friends★★★★★A cheap afternoon, from £11.75
- Work social★★★★★A leisure rink, not a bar
- Family★★★★★Ages 3 to 90, under-5s £7.75
Best time
- Weekday daytime★★★★★Two-hour weekday sessions
- Weekend afternoon★★★★★90-minute weekend sessions, all year
- After work★★★★★Sessions generally end by 5pm
- Late night★★★★★No late sessions listed
Our rating, based on price, age rules, group sizes and opening hours.
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