The Winter Gardens at Beckenham Place Park

The Winter Gardens · Ice skating near Lewisham and Bromley

Ice rink · south east London

Ice skating near Lewisham and Bromley

South east London's winter rink sits right on the Lewisham and Bromley border, at Beckenham Place Park. No trip into town needed.

Hand-drawn illustration of skaters waving on the ice with a penguin skate aid
EntryFree for everyone
WhereBeckenham Place Park, BR3 1SY
OpenWeekends from 21 Nov, every day 17 Dec to 3 Jan
ClosedChristmas Day, and 14 to 16 Dec

Closer than you think

  • From Lewisham and Catford: trains to Beckenham Hill, then under five minutes' walk to the park entrance.
  • From Bromley: buses 136, 181, 208 and 320 to Bromley Road, about ten minutes' walk.
  • From Beckenham: Beckenham Junction trains and trams, a 10 to 15 minute walk.
  • From Sydenham and Downham: bus 54 stops at the Braeside and Southend Lodge gates.

Why skate here

  • Free to get in. Pay only for your skate session.
  • Everything in one place. Rink, fairground, food and drink, and a circus in a heated big top.
  • Family friendly. Penguin skate aids, relaxed sessions and Parent and Little Skater mornings.

Ice rink prices

TicketOff-peakStandardPeak
Adult£12£14.50£17
Child (3 to 15)£9£10.50£12.50
Family (2 + 2)£38£45£52
Student, 60+, blue light£9£10.50£12.50

Skate hire included, helmets free, no booking fees. Off-peak: November, and Monday to Thursday before 1pm from 17 Dec. Peak: December weekend afternoons, Friday to Sunday evenings, and 24, 26, 31 Dec and 1 Jan.

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