Broadgate Ice Skating

London's only circular ice rink, home of the feted Broomball League, is ideally placed for City workers, who can inject a bit of fun into their lunch break with a skate around this rink tucked behind Liverpool Street Station in Broadgate. Conveniently close to Spitalfields Market, it's also a great place for Christmas shoppers to take a break with a spin on the ice. What's more, the Broadgate Ice Rink is London's one and only turn-up-and-skate outdoor rink, with admission purely on a first-come-first-served basis. Some weekends and evenings, however, are set aside for private hire so check dates and times before you go. Prices have gone up since last year but its location should still make the Broadgate Ice Rink a Christmas hit. For those who like team sports with an unusual twist look out for the ice rink's unique Broomball sessions in January. It's a bit like ice hockey but instead of curved sticks you get - you guessed it - a broom. And instead of skates you slide around in trainers which can be hazardous in the wrong hands (or feet). Session times can be changed according to the weather so do check that it's cold enough before you get your skates on. The 2011 schedule is yet to be confirmed but lastyear the ice rink was open on Boxing Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.