Winter wonderlands in the UK--skating in fairy fantasies around Britain

* As the nights grow colder what better way to warm up than to wrap up and try some incredible skating rinks
* Not to be missed is the magical set up at Natural History Museum with its large decorated Christmas tree
* Many cities round the UK have their own offerings including Brighton's Royal Pavilion and Winchester Cathedral

Somerset House, London


With Christmas just around the corner cities across the UK are being transformed into winter wonderlands with ice rinks springing up in dazzling locations.

From skating in the shadows of the London Eye and the Tower of London to a snowy arena at the Eden Project in Cornwall, there are many spectacular options this year.

Royal Pavilion, Brighton


Natural History Museum, London


Eden Project, Cornwall


Eyeskate, London


Hampton Court Palace, Surrey


The Ice Factor, York


http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-3339823/The-best-ice-skating-rinks-Britain-revealed.html

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There's nothing so romantic and quintessentially hibernal as skating rinks. Since the days of Torvill and Dean, the UK has excelled at creating them.

Never was a good skater with my weak and skinny ankles, but have always loved the fairyland atmosphere.