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 For all would-be Torvill and Deans |
Alexandra Palace Way Wood Green London, London N22 7AY United Kingdom +44 (0)20 8365 4386 http://www.alexandrapalace.com |
The "Ally Pally" ice rink in Alexandra Park still remains a firm favourite with north London residents. The ice rink has a total capacity of 1,250 people and skating instruction is available. Haringey Greyhounds Ice Hockey Club use the international-sized venue as their home ground. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Southampton Spitfire |
 An expo of all things snowboard related |
Alexandra Palace Wood Green, Haringey London N22 7AY United Kingdom http://www.snowboardclub.co.uk/ |
Right before skiing season, a host of ski shows - featuring new products, equipment, travel packages and the like - will try to part you from your money. This snowboarding festival has all these features, but works harder on entertaining the snowboarding fan and showing would-be boarders what the sport is all about. Past attractions have included the 70m real snow Big Air Jump and Olympic champion Gian Simmen was a former guest. You'll also have the chance to check out what's new in the snowboarding world. Admission costs around £6-£10. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Open-air skating in the City |
12 Exchange Square Broadgate Estate London, London EC2M 2QS United Kingdom +44 20 7505 4068 http://www.broadgateice.co.uk/ |
The Broadgate Ice Rink, in the heart of the financial district, is one of the top outdoor ice rinks in London and offers an excellent opportunity for skaters to sample the winter chill whilst carving out figures-of-eight in the ice. After your cheek-reddening spin on the ice, take a break at one of the numerous coffee chains, bars and restaurants in Broadgate and in the City. The rink is only open from the last week in October until the first week of April. Admission prices are £6 for adults and £4 for children. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Sarah Bakker |
 Photo: Sarah Bakker |
 Photo: Michael Poyser |
 Largest Sports Centre in the country |
Ledrington Road Crystal Palace London, London SE19 2BB United Kingdom +44 20 8778 0131 http://www.gll.org/borough/bor... |
Quite simply the largest sports centre in the country. Covering a massive site of over 30 acres, the UK's top athletes have trained here for many years and many major championships have been held here. The Football Association and the British Gymnastics Association are just two of the bodies that use the facilities here. Features include: two 11-a-side football pitches, an Olympic-sized stadium, a basketball arena and an Olympic-sized swimming pool. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Nick Regan |
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Ice-skating, arcades and bowling |
17 Queensway London, London W2 4QP United Kingdom +44 20 7229 0172 |
Whizz around with a group of friends or take private classes at this large indoor rink. Evening discos take place at the weekend, when a 70s glitterball and a music-hall organ take centre stage - the lights are low and the music pumping. Warm up and refuel at the rink-side cafe, which supplies frothy hot chocolate, cold drinks, chocolate bars and chips to wet-bottomed skaters. Spectators have their own special viewing gallery from where they can giggle at everyone's attempts. The smallest skates are junior size 8. Ten-pin bowling has now been added, and is open from 10am. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Strikes & Lutzes |
17 Queensway London W2 4QP United Kingdom +44 20 7229 0172 http://www.queensiceandbowl.co... |
In this increasingly fast-paced world of endless multitasking, what better way to spend an evening than by hitting a one-stop destination for bowling and ice skating? Thanks to Queens, never again will you have to traipse from venue to venue in order to quell your bowling-and-skating-in-one-day thirst. What's more, Queens is also home to a baffling collection of arcade games, a pizza parlor and a bar. One could easily spend a whole weekend here, making use of all the amenities. Skating lessons are available for all age ranges, and the facility is eminently capable of hosting parties of any stripe. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Ice-rink with a history |
386 Streatham High Road London, London SW16 6HT United Kingdom +44 20 8769 7771 / +44 20 8677 6400 (Skate Shop) http://www.streathamicearena.c... |
Now better known for its ice-hockey team The Chiefs, the Streatham Ice Arena used to be known for hosting sixties rock concerts. Cream once did a live gig here, as did The Kinks on the night 'You Really Got Me' hit No.1 in the UK. These days it's all about the skating, and the ice rink has become popular with teenagers and ice-hockey players. If you'd like to polish your technique first though, tuition is available for groups and individuals. There is also a six week 'fun-skate' course and toddlers classes for the real beginners. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Jennie Filer |