Ice Rink Canary Wharf, London: Hours, Address, Ice Rink Canary Wharf Reviews: 3.5/5
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Ice Rink Canary Wharf
Ice Rink Canary Wharf
3.5
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Temporarily Closed Ice Rink Canary Wharf is now closed for this season. Thank you to all our wonderful customers and we look forward to seeing you next season in October 2022.
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Zigett
London, UK718 contributions
Dec 2021
We skated here at the beginning of December. Getting onto the ice was chaotic and took ages (we ended up only having about 40mins of skating).
Once on the ice, it was barely possible to skate as they let far too many people on and there are lots (and lots) of children wielding their stability penguins around the rink.
Not enjoyable but at least the rink is covered from the elements.
Once on the ice, it was barely possible to skate as they let far too many people on and there are lots (and lots) of children wielding their stability penguins around the rink.
Not enjoyable but at least the rink is covered from the elements.
Written 12 February 2022
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dod
Chislehurst, UK1 contribution
Jan 2022 • Family
Horrible experience, so many people were allowed to go on ice rink. It was a struggle to skate and because of that there were two injuries on the rink. Also so overpriced.
Never going back there again.
Never going back there again.
Written 8 January 2022
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John R-D
Shirley, UK111 contributions
Dec 2021 • Family
Absolutely no expert on ice quality but it was not good. A busy Sunday lunchtime session, near max capacity but okay. Service okay, lockers were limited and ate £1 coin before using it. Would recommend getting their early as stated…
Written 19 December 2021
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Kenniff
London, UK81 contributions
Dec 2021 • Family
Just too busy. Selling more tickets than is conducive to a good experience. Despite arriving early and being changed into our skates the session started late. Once they opened the ice it took a further 12 minutes for the queue of people to get on the ice. Once there, the ice was way too busy to skate enjoyably. Added to that, the skates aren’t great and need sharpening.
Go at a quiet time and take your own skates if you can.
Go at a quiet time and take your own skates if you can.
Written 19 December 2021
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David C
London, UK167 contributions
Dec 2021
I recently took 60 children to Canary Wharf Ice Rink on a school visit and cannot rate the experience highly enough. Previously we have taken children to Somerset House - which is nowhere near the standard of this.
The rink is huge, instructors friendly, caring and funny with the children and the visit was flawless. We had the entire thing to ourselves for 2 hours and it is absolutely a trip that the children will never forget.
The rink is huge, instructors friendly, caring and funny with the children and the visit was flawless. We had the entire thing to ourselves for 2 hours and it is absolutely a trip that the children will never forget.
Written 16 December 2021
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Eva S
32 contributions
Dec 2021 • Family
Very poor service,found it uncomfortable to be there. Too many people on the slot,it was too crowded on the ice! You have to queue up to get on ice for 15min approx so you only get 30min to ice skate. No toilets on premises,have to walk around the building to find one toilet and it was out of service!!Very bad because you have nowhere to go. Had to ask for permission at the restaurant next door if I may use their bathroom! I won’t be going back there
Written 9 December 2021
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Elaine R
3 contributions
Dec 2021
Terrible, perilous experience right from the start. Half the lockers weren't working and as we were waiting to get a replacement token from a member of staff who left the check in desk, we watched some people walk straight through without having their ticket scanned, making a mockery of purchasing a ticket. The boot room was chaotic and the skates were hard unforgiving plastic. Clearly the ticket numbers are not limited and subsequently, due to this greed, the rink was overcrowded and frankly dangerous. Unlike the better organised rinks in London, there was no separate skating area for small children with penguin aids so it was survival of the fittest. We did a couple of laps around the edge, watched the chaos, cut our losses and left. The final nail in the coffin was the disinterested member of staff who couldn't find my shoes on returning my skates, half heartedly looking for them whilst checking his phone. So if nothing says Christmas to you like listening to 50 cent rapping something loud and jarring over the speaker whilst you try not to take down small children wobbling like lambs to the slaughter in your path, you'll love it. For those who prefer the warm, festive, family experience with Christmas music and a modicum of organisation, stick to Somerset House. That's where we'll be next year. Merry Christmas.
Written 5 December 2021
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Laurie
England, UK14 contributions
Nov 2021 • Friends
Haven’t been to an ice rink in ages and this one was good as any! Staff were super friendly and polite, so I’d definitely come again as ice skating is a favourite activity right next to bowling.
Written 10 November 2021
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Niagi Nathan
1 contribution
Nov 2021 • Friends
Well worth the visit as there is a shelter from the rain and music to vibe too while going around. Staff were friendly, spoke to Ben on the ice who was super helpful.
Written 6 November 2021
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Elisha W
1 contribution
Oct 2021 • Family
Well where can I start… all the staff I encountered were amazing! I had a little family emergency which the staff handled so professionally and went out of their way to ensure my family’s experience was the best it could be. Special thanks to Brook you are a diamond! Once again Thankyou so much ! you were all amazing we had a fabulously time and I would highly recommend!
Written 24 October 2021
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sahotalondon
london
Hi ..what extra aid do you have for small kids for ice skating.
Zeneca49
London, UK49 contributions
Yes
They have polar bear aids for children to sit on or to push.
Aneta R
1 contribution
Do you need to book the ticket online before the session?
IceRinkCanaryWharf
London, UK1 contribution
Hi Eliska, thanks for your question. We do advise pre-booking peak sessions - especially during December - to avoid disappointment.
Can one go just observe, not skate?
Janet P
Greater London, United Kingdom10 contributions
Yes you can observe and not skate. There is a nice bar there and also an outside area where you can take photos and skate. They also sell waffles outside, which smell delicious. The venue is really nice.
i came skating with my daughtes on wkend thnx for a good time I love it I want to thnx the girl with glesses nd the small boy in blue raincoat on the ice tht helpd me nd my childrn u mde my experience btter I will be booking my daughterbday party herè nd I want to usethese helpers is ths posseble????
IceRinkCanaryWharf
London, UK1 contribution
Hi!
I'm glad you and your daughters had such a great time with us and I'll be sure to pass on your thanks to our stewards.
In regards to your question, we have a number of party stewards on site, so not all of them will be working at any one time. Unfortunately this means we don't know if the same people will be available on your daughters birthday. All of our stewards are fantastic, however, so you can rest assured that your experience will be great no matter what!
All the best,
IRCW
Sarah M
1 contribution
do we have to book
IceRinkCanaryWharf
London, UK1 contribution
Hi Sarah, you do not necessarily have to book in advance in order to skate! Tickets can be bought at the venue from our box office when you arrive.
However, for busier "peak-time" sessions, we recommend booking beforehand as there may be queues, or the possibility of a fully booked time slot.
All the best,
IRCW
Frequently Asked Questions about Ice Rink Canary Wharf
- Ice Rink Canary Wharf is open:
- Mon - Mon 09:00 - 09:30
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