Top Trending Things to Do in London This Week

1. Hampton Court Palace Ice Rink

Wrap up in your cosiest gear and get your pals together, because Hampton Court Palace has opened the King of all ice rinks. Set in front of Henry VII’s sixteenth-century home, you’ll get the chance to skate across a large 1,040-square-metre rink against an equally-as-impressive backdrop - especially when lit up after dark. If some of that royal grandeur has brushed off on you, then be sure to indulge in a loaded hot chocolate, mulled wine, or mince pie at the Ice Rink Café & Bar after your skating session too.  

17 November - 7 January 2023

Location: Hampton Court Palace, Hampton Ct Way, Molesey, East Molesey KT8 9AU

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2. The Ever After Garden

The Ever After Garden has made its grand return in Grosvenor Square, and in all of its awe-inspiring beauty no less. This festive garden is home to 25,000 illuminated white roses laid out for all of you city dwellers to gaze upon. As always, you’re invited to dedicate one of the roses as a memory to a loved one with a £10 donation fee towards the support of The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. 

16th November - 19th December 2023

Location: Grosvenor Square, Mayfair, London W1K 6LD

3. Bubble Planet London 

London’s latest immersive exhibition Bubble Planet is bringing a joyous, fantastical vibe to brighten up the winter months, where you’ll get the chance to wander through stunning pastel landscapes that’ll tickle your senses. Expect to be enchanted by a huge bathtub ball court, a virtual reality experience where you’ll feel like you’re in a floating bubble, and whimsical spaces filled with clouds and balloons in a series that’ll take you back to your childhood. Be sure to book sooner rather than later to avoid disappointment ladies and gents. 

Location: Unit 20 Fulton Road, Wembley

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4. FUJIFILM Arctic Adventure 

Get ready for your next festive outing, because FUJIFILM's House of Photography have revived their Arctic Adventure just in time for Christmas. This immersive experience will take you to magical places without the flights, with the opportunity to snap a photo with the Northern lights and icy mountain tops for free. If you fancy keeping a memento of your travels, the experience ends with a chance to freeze your frosty memories forever with printable photos from FUJIFILM's INSTAX printers or Easy Print Kiosks. 

Location: Fujifilm House of Photography, 8-9 Long Acre, London WC2E 9LH

5. Skylight, Tobacco Dock

Skylight’s rink atop an old car park in Tobacco Dock is now open, and it has a little something for everyone. Whether the ice feels like a second language or you’re in need of a penguin, you’ll be greeted with sensational views of the Shard and the Gherkin as your gliding backdrop. If you’re looking for some post skating antics, then explore their other winter attractions including cosy, heated igloos decked out with fluffy blankets and giant Jenga blocks. Of course no ice skating session is complete without a mulled wine to overindulge in - ‘tis the season, after all. 

Location: Tobacco Dock, London E1W 2SF

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Discover the rest of London’s trending venues this month on the Bindy Street app… or escape the Christmas fervour with these new, November openings from across the city.

Main image credit: Bubble Planet