Ice skate with Moana at Westfield London
Get your skates on this Christmas.
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Tropical paradise meets wintery wonderland at Westfield London this Christmas.
London has lots of ice skating options at this time of year, but only one rink comes with a tropical twist. The ice rink at Westfield London celebrates the release of the much-awaited Disney sequel Moana 2 to bring the spirit of the Pacific islands to west London.
Moana magic
It’s been eight years since Moana and Maui first enchanted audiences with their oceanic adventures. Now the duo are back for further exotic exploits. To celebrate, Westfield London has dedicated its ice rink to Moana 2, with imagery and installations inspired by the film.
At its centre stands what’s thought to be the tallest Christmas tree in Europe on an ice rink (it’s around 20 metres, or 65 feet!). The tree is adorned with dozens of island-inspired decorations, to catch the eye as you skate around.
Family friendly
Just like the Moana movies, the Westfield London rink will appeal to all ages. Sessions start at £11 for 45 minutes, running daily from 10am to 9pm. Special sessions are available for toddlers, families and those with additional needs. Younger visitors might want to pick up a penguin skating-aid to help them take their first glides around the ice.
Shopper’s paradise
The rink is a tempting attraction in its own right, but it stands within one of the biggest and best shopping centres in the capital. Westfield London is home to almost 500 retail stores, along with dozens of restaurants, cafes and bars. And when you’ve exhausted the skates and shops, head upstairs to the state-of-the-art Vue cinema to watch Moana 2 on the big screen.
Environmentally friendly
If you’ve seen either Moana film, you’ll know that they’re infused with a love for the natural world. Westfield London’s ice rink gets right behind that message, running on sustainable power sources. Plus, in partnership with Everclime, 25p from every ticket will go towards supporting crucial environmental initiatives.
Westfield London’s ice rink is open until 5 January 2025. Nearest station: Shepherd’s Bush.