In the spirit of the threatening winter Jules (not Sir Jules but Julie) arranged for a group of us (unfortunately a couple had to pull out at the last moment due to illness) to check out the ice skating rink at the Tower of London.

This is only the second season that the ice-rink has been staged at the Tower of London and I must admit the thought of climbing down to the moat had me intrigued despite any misgivings I had about the skating itself. My last memory after all was being outskated by six year olds on the slippery ice-rink at Disney Village at Euro Disney!

There are several ice rinks spread around London and this is is practically a new kid to the block. It shows too in the newish skates that you get and the smaller crowds you get both around and on the rink – which is a bonus for inept skaters like me. There is nothing more annoying than spectactors holding on to the precious railing that is crucial to my staying upright! 🙂

We went for the 9pm session which also happened to be the last session of the day. In a way it was the better session to go to as there were no 6 year olds to outskate you or prove dangerous to you. On the other hand other dangers presented themselves in crazy teenagers showing off to each other. Poor Jules had her legs complete taken out by one boy who was showing off a bit too much!

Skating here was much easier than at Disney Village. The ice was less wet (so less slippery) and the blades on the skates were much sharper so it was easier to keep footing on the ice. My one and only stack came from my toe picks which I kept forgetting I had when I pushed off. I think a large ditch also contributed. Well, that’s my story and I’m sticking to it!

Definitely check out the rink at the Tower of London as we all had a great time and got a darn good work out to boot.

The After Group Shot