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I did not expect ice skating in London to be so expensive

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Lochroy · 21/12/2024 20:46

AIBU? Thinking we might take the kids into London and go ice skating. £77 for a family ticket at Battersea. WTF? That's extortionate.

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2024riot · 22/12/2024 15:38

Another vote for Streatham ice rink, it's not that much further out than Battersea

Ariela · 22/12/2024 15:28

A word of warning to those with wide feet AND high instep/raised arches AND fat ankles - your feet may not fit into the clamp on style of boots in order to skate safely(I was fine when they were all lace up style in years gone by), they wanted me in 3 sizes bigger boots which didn't do up either and flopped about on my feet even with inserts, and were a trip hazard, you will then find these firms staff ARE NOT ABLE TO REFUND YOU as by the time you have clocked nothing will fit you, 1/3 your session has expired.

MsMarple · 22/12/2024 15:23

Streatham ice rink is £10 each for 60 minutes on a big indoor rink with actual ice.

Pinkissmart · 22/12/2024 15:16

Outdoor ice skating is awful in this country. Sloppy and slushy.
If you want to skate, go to a proper ice rink.

Toomanyemails · 22/12/2024 15:14

Somerset House is better and cheaper than Battersea, or go to a normal ice rink eg Ally Pally or Streatham

MissyB1 · 22/12/2024 15:00

£15 pp here (Cheltenham). I've just booked ds and his mate in tomorrow, at least now he's a teen I don't have to go anymore! 👍

dottydodah · 22/12/2024 14:48

£48.00 here in Sunny Bournemouth. About a 2 hr drive from London.family ticket .Brisk walk on the beach included!

notanothernamechangemother · 22/12/2024 13:34

Westfield shopping centre in White City has an ice rink for £52 for a family of four. Penguins for the DC are £5 each.

I agree that entrance fees to Christmassy outings with the family are so expensive these days and why we don't go often 😔

BigHoops · 22/12/2024 13:23

I'm in Glasgow and it cost 50 for a family of four so I would say 77 in London is probably realistic if painful!

WhateverThen · 22/12/2024 12:50

Doesn’t surprise me unfortunately, I’ve booked to take mine to a garden centre ice rink next week and it’s not far off that!

It is a shock to the system when the full price child tickets kick in…

Moonfasa100 · 22/12/2024 12:45

I went to Ireland last week to visit friends. The ice skate rink was 6 euro

ThisOldThang · 22/12/2024 12:40

Westierd · 21/12/2024 21:34

Ut was £118 for longleat for 2adult 1 kid. Witbout safari or house or train.

When i was a kid you could enter the grounds for a couple of quid, but had to pay for the maze, etc.

It's a complete rip off these days.

Moonfasa100 · 22/12/2024 12:36

I just went to see a Christmas ballet and I was shocked at the price.

It was 70 pounds for a ticket.! I went with my boyfriend. We decided to treat ourselves to one thing at christmas.

If I had children I'd never be able to afford to bring them.

caringcarer · 22/12/2024 12:07

Lochroy · 22/12/2024 09:40

Ugh. I didn't know what to do. What time of day did you go @Croissantcup ? Perhaps if we went earlier in the day it would be more frozen?

PP mentioned Hampton court which I hadn't thought of, and we could get there too. Just had a look, it's a bit cheaper but they only allow penguins up to 120cm. DS is 122cm without shoes, but he's never ice skated before.

Penguins are for shorter DC, polar bears for taller DC and also I've seen adults using them.

caringcarer · 22/12/2024 12:05

It's under £40 at the Snowdome in Tamworth. And they have emailed customers out money off vouchers too.

viques · 22/12/2024 11:51

KilkennyCats · 21/12/2024 21:02

And cheaper…

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And looks beautiful in the evening. Really nice atmosphere.

Ohwhatfuckeryitistoride · 22/12/2024 11:49

Do they do penguins for adults? Asking for a very clumsy friend. 🤕

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Lochroy · 22/12/2024 11:37

Gah. The kids really want to go and I thought it would be a nice thing to do! It definitely wouldn't be for my benefit!

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TheaBrandt · 22/12/2024 10:09

I wouldn’t bother with under 8s. We had a gorgeous time at Somerset house the parents with toddlers were definitely not having fun …

Wantitalltogoaway · 22/12/2024 10:07

It’s called the Christmas Idiot Tax.

It means everything that sounds Festive And Magical is 50% more expensive and people fall for it because… it’s Festive And Magical.

BlueyandBingo · 22/12/2024 10:07

my daughter also complained it was wet and we had an 11am slot…

rockingbird · 22/12/2024 10:03

Lochroy · 21/12/2024 20:46

AIBU? Thinking we might take the kids into London and go ice skating. £77 for a family ticket at Battersea. WTF? That's extortionate.

Went last year, but if a let down!! Chaotic getting the skates on and it went downhill fast from there.. go to Canary Wharf ice rink. Really lovely, well organised and cheaper!!

Hoppinggreen · 22/12/2024 10:01

Its London AND Christmas, everything is going to be expensive

pictoosh · 22/12/2024 09:59

Yep, sounds pretty crap. Queuing, waiting, spending, crowds, time slots, traffic...just to shuffle around on an ice rink for Christmas.
Go in January.
Signed,
Jaded of Scotland.

Croissantcup · 22/12/2024 09:52

I went to the earlier session and it was wet. Sooooo wet. You’re skating through puddles.
11am session on Tuesday.

see pics.

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