Hampton Court Palace Ice Rink is Back with Covid-19 Safety Measures

Hampton Court Palace Ice Rink, one of the highlights of the festive calendar, is back this winter with a host of exciting features to delight festive revellers at the Tudor Palace.

Tickets are now on sale for the iconic open-air ice rink, which will feature an even larger ice rink – giving skaters more room to take in the spectacular views of the i enchanting = riverside palace and former home of King Henry VIII.

New measures have been introduced this year to make sure that everybody can enjoy the Hampton Court Palace Ice Rink safely. There will be hygiene standards fit for a king or queen, with enhanced cleaning regimes and hand washing sanitation facilities available. Meanwhile staggered skate sessions will ensure fewer people on the ice at any one time.

Skating is hungry work and revellers can satisfy their cravings at the Ice Rink Café and Bar, provided by Miss Polly’s, tucking into some hearty winter warming dishes, indulgent treats and a wide range of beverages. After taking a spin on the ice, visitors can make a whole day of it and discover 500 years of history inside the Palace, from the grand State Apartments to King Henry’s magnificent Great Hall and Tudor kitchens.

Rob Derry, Managing Director of Events at Arena, the ice rink management company said: “The safety of our guests is always paramount, so we’ve taken a host of measures to make the ice rink COVID-19 secure, all comply with the Gold Standard for COVID-secure temporary ice rink attractions, which has been created by a consortium of industry experts and incorporates measures that are in line with, or exceed, government guidelines.”

Hampton Court Palace Ice Rink is open daily from 20 November 2020 to 3 January 2021. Closed Christmas Day. For more information and to book tickets, visit www.hamptoncourtpalaceicerink.co.uk.

OPENING TIMES

Open from 20 November 2020 to 3 January 2021, closed Christmas Day. Rink opens daily from 10:00 to 21:00, with the last skating session at 20:00. Visit www.hamptoncourtpalaceicerink.co.uk for more information.

HOW TO FIND US

Address: Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, Surrey, KT8 9AU.

TICKET PRICES

Adults from £16, children (aged between 3 and 12 years old) from £11.50, family ticket from £46 (based on two adults and two children, or one adult and three children). Skate aids are available to hire at £5 each, and a season pass costs £186 for adults and £102 for children.

ABOUT ARENA

Arena is an international event business, specialising in a range of design, delivery and management services including the provision of temporary event equipment such as structures, seating, interiors, ice rinks and fencing & barriers. Arena works with the world’s most iconic sporting organisations, cultural events, venues and brands. Visit www.arenagroup.com to find out more.

ABOUT HAMPTON COURT PALACE

Hampton Court Palace is cared for by Historic Royal Palaces, an independent charity that looks after the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, the Banqueting House, Kensington Palace, Kew Palace and Hillsborough Castle and Gardens. Historic Royal Palaces helps visitors explore the story of how monarchs and people have shaped society in some of the greatest palaces ever built. The organisation raises its own funds and depends on the support of visitors, members, donors, sponsors and volunteers. With the exception of Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, the palaces are owned by The Queen on behalf of the nation, and managed on behalf of the Secretary of State for Digital Culture, Media and Sport. Historic Royal Palaces cares for Hillsborough Castle and Gardens under a separate contract with the Northern Ireland Office. Registered charity number 1068852. For more details visit www.hrp.org.uk