Since living in the UK, I have always heard about the annualย Ice Rink at the Natural History Museumย that is set up for the Christmas period. It is well known for being very pretty with fantastic surroundings, so you really shouldn’t miss it. I have always wanted to go, but for some reason, never got around to doing! I like the idea of ice skating, but I won’t going to lie, I’m terrible, LOL!
I have taken Bella skating previously to a few different ice rinks but this year was the first time for Sienna. She had her first attempt at Lapland UKย a few weeks ago but we didn’t spend too much time on the ice so when we wereย invited by Regatta to go to the Ice Rink at the National History Museum, we were super excited to go and give it another longer go.
As you all know from previous blog posts, Regatta is a brandย that I have worked with before. First, we did a fun photoshoot with model Vogue Williamsย and then we did a family style post with some of the clothes they sent us to try, which we all really like. They are great for keeping you warm, comfortable and at the same time stylish.
For this occasion, we were asked to pick 4 jackets (one for each of us) so we can wear them during our visit to the Natural History Museum Ice Rink. So we all went to their website and choose our favourites. They have so many beautiful jackets that were difficult to choose.
I personally wanted something long and warm and in aย colour other than black (the colour of my previous Regatta jacket). I therefore went for this Fearne II Parka Jacket Dark Khaki.ย OMG guys, this jacket is very good as it really keeps me warm and cosy. It was a cold day in London but I never felt it. Not even whilst we were on the ice.
Nick chose this Ellingwood Jacket in Black.ย I really like how Nick looks in it as it’s very smart. He was very comfortable and it kept him warm too. The only thing was that the colour seemed more grey than black. Regardless, I thought his jacket was great but the main thing was that he was very pleased with it.
Bella went for a long jacket like me. She chose this Winter Hill Jacket in Dark cerise. Unfortunately, they didn’t have it in that colour which was a shame as I would love it in a brighter, more girly colour for her but I must say that the one in black wasn’t bad at all. She absolutely loves this jacket as it has now become her new favourite jacket. She wants to wear it all the time! I was very surprised as I didn’t think she would like it in black but I guess I was wrong and relieved of course!
For Sienna, I chose the Coulbyย Jacket Jem Star. That wasn’t available in her size so we were sent the same coat but in Navy Floral. Initially I wasn’t sure about the colour but after she tried it I fell in love with it as she really looked adorable! ๐
On the day of our visit to the Natural History Museum Ice Rink, we were all wearing our jackets and felt perfectly dressed for the occasion. It was a cold day, so it was perfect. We travelled by tube which was a pretty straight forward journey as it didn’t take us too long to arrive.
As soon as we arrived, we saw the ice rink. OMG, it looked AMAZING. We were all super excited to get our skates on and have a go. Bella wanted to use proper skates this time (rather than the adjustable type that fit over your shoe) so she was very happy to be ableย to do that. Sienna used adjustable clip on type which is much easier for small children. She looked so cute!
Unfortunately all the penguins which kids can use on the ice to help keep them upright, had all been hired and there were none left which was a shame ๐ . This didn’t stop us from having a great time though.
Nick helped Sienna while I helped Bella. We started by going around the edge of the ice we could hold onto the sides if needed. Bella was very nervous but she was much better than the last time she skated.
This ice rink is so beautiful. I really loved it. Having the Museum as a background made the whole experience even more mesmerising.
There was aย camera where you were able to go and have a photo with your family, so we did that and got a great photo of all of us. It is not easy for us to have a family photo so we were all very happy to have a new one of us all on the ice!
Our slot was for one hour but we didn’t stay that long. Sienna wasn’t able to do it for long as she was getting tired especially without having a penguin for support, so it was more difficult for her. However, we did very much enjoy the time we did have on the ice. It was so much fun and we all loved it!
After skating we decided to go to the cafe to have some cake and a drink. The cafe was lovely with a great atmosphere! Tey had the most amazing chocolate cake which we all went for apart from Sienna who wanted some caramel shortbread. ย It was some of the best chocolate cake I have tried in a long time!
The cafe overlooks the ice rink and has an outdoor balcony which you can sit on too. The view here is beautiful. I really enjoyed watching the people skating. It was a nice moment. Nick took the girls for a ride on the carousel which they thought was great fun.
We did a small video of our day at the NHM Ice Rink which you can see below:
We really had a fantastic time. It’s a really nice activity to do with your family over the festive season. The ice rink is open until the 8th of January so if you are in London there’s still time to give it a go – we can definitely recommend it. Also, have a look at the fantastic jackets that Regatta has available. They really kept us warm and cosy the whole time.
Have you been to the Natural History Museum Ice Rink before? Are you planning to go ice skating? Have you bought a coat from Regatta before? Please leave a comment below as I would love to read what you thin
*Disclosure: We were invited to the Natural History Museum Ice rink thanks to Regatta for the purpose of this blog post. However, all thoughts and opinions are my own.
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I loved ice skating as a kid – we went every saturday. I hate it now and get quite uncomfortable on the ice! #kcacols
I love your coat and how long it is. I’ve been looking for a new winter coat in the sale’s, but not had any luck. I will take a look at this one. My girls are all about ice skating at the moment and we’ve been a couple of times in the last month. This looks lovely and it definitely a place I would love to take my girls in the future x #KCACOLS
Love all the coats! Especially Nicks, looks very smart. Sounds like you had an amazing time. #kcacols
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I love the idea of ice skating but the reality is very different! I’m always scared I’m going to fall and do some serious damage! Looks like you had a fab day and I love your coat โบ#KCACOLS
Ah I did see your YouTube video on the day! I love your jackets, and it’s so great that you have so many beautiful photos to document the day. Love it. The Natural History Museum is absolutely beautiful! We missed out on ice skating this year, but hopefully next year! #KCACOLS
What a lovely experience Franca, and how nice that Regatta wanted to send your family there. Such a treat ๐ The Natural Histroy museum ice rink has been on my list to try for the last year or two but we havent made it there yet so maybe next year, or the year after when the littlest is a little older and able to experience it properly with us. I love all your jackets, especially little Sienna’s – so pretty ๐ Great review. Emily #KCACOLS
What a lovely video. I have commented on YouTube, you can see my channel over there too! I enjoyed this post. This ice rink is iconic, I’ve seen it in so many films so it’s nice to see it ‘in real life’. Lovely pictures, that’s a nice one of you and your husband together. Bless little SIenna ice skating without a penguin wasn’t she fab! Love love love your khaki coat it looks so nice on you. I had no idea regatta did such nice style coats I thought it was all hiking type ones, I will check out their website now. #KCACOLS
I can’t resist a family ice skatting session at Christmas, how wonderful to skate in the middle of London like this. #KCACOLS
I actually got skating this year with the kids. This looks like so much fun. #KCACOLS
Thanks for sharing this. Lots of beautiful photos. It looks so Christmassy. My daughters keep asking about going ice skating. I though they were a bit young but you’ve changed my mind! You look so warm on your coats.
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Oh isn’t this just London at it’ very best! Beautiful setting, Christmas and ice-skating – just perfect. Your photos are stunning and I love the coats – particularly your long green one – looks gorgeous on you. I must try and book skating next Christmas with my family – though I am rubbish too! #KCACOLS
Ahh perfect! It’s a bit of a Christmas tradition that I drag my unwilling husband ice skating and the last few times it’s been to NHM. Fab venue and you all looked perfectly attired. What a treat! #kcacols
Ohh this looks like so much fun! I was going to go this year but ended up not having the time! Gorgeous photos to cherish ๐ x #KCACOLS
I love ice skating. It’s something I used to do every week when I was younger so when Rory is of enough I’ll definitely take him.
Living up North I’ve only been fortunate enough to visit the Natural History museum twice, but both times I loved it!
I never realised they had a nice rink at Christmas but now it’s definitely on my bucket list!
Looks like you had a fab day! #KCACOLS
What a fab opportunity Franca! I love ice skating and used to be ok at it but I hadn’t been for ages. when we went in dec I was rubbish! the hubby fell too and hurt his knee and it hasn’t been right too. loving Sienna’s jacket you chose too – good choice! #KCACOLS
What a fab day out and that chocolate cake is making me hungry. Happy new year and thanks for hosting #kcacols xx
I’ve seen the ice rink outside the Natural History Museum before but have never been. It’s such a lovely location and looks really Christmassy! #KCACOLS
Oh I haven’t been ice skating yet this winter but this has really made me want to go. I’m really terrible at it but its still fun. Your coats all look fab x #KCACOLS
What a fab opportunity!! We LOVE ice skating, the youngest three went for the first time at Lapland UK too, and since then we have been twice they enjoyed it that much! The museum in the background makes it all look amazing, and so Christmassy and magical too. #KCACOLS
I used to go ice skating all the time when I was younger but never tried an outdoor experience, I expect those warm coats were a must! #KCACOLS
Oh I love the natural history museum and I’ve always wanted to go when they have the ice skating rink. Looks like a great way to spend an hour, just a shame all the penguins had been booked. The coats look fab as well, perfect for the cold weather.x #KCACOLS
This looks such a lovely day out especially over Christmas! Long coats are my favourite for cold weather as I like how they keep my legs warmer to! Love the little skates for the kids so cute! #KCACOLS
Your coats all looked so lovely. We were in London just before last Christmas, we went into the Natural History Museum, but we didn’t ice skate. It all looks so lovely though.
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Sienna’s jacket is lovely. Looks like everyone had a nice time, I really don’t like skating – or anything that involves me having to be balanced! #kcacols
I’m terrible at ice skating too. I love the setting for this rink though. The Natural History Museum is such an impressive building. I love your jacket! They all look perfect for the winter #kcacols
The Natural History Museum is a fantastic place. I went when the ice rink was on a few years back now and thought it made for a lovely outing. #KCACOLS
What a perfect Christmas memory! I cannot wait to take my two girls to the Natural History Museum, especially during the festive season.
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What a fabulous experience, skating at the NHM is just simply magical – lucky you! #KCACOLS
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I never realised there was an ice rink at the Natural History Museum! I knew about the one at Somerset House. We might give this one a go next year. The pictures are great and it’s made me feel all festive again! I love the Navy jacket with flowers…my daughter would love one of them. #KCACOLS
I’m now feeling very nostalgic! Every year, I’d go ice skating with my husband and we even got engaged ice skating in Central Park back in 2003! We haven’t been at all for the past 3 years due to pregnancies and babies, though so I’ve really missed it. Soooo looking forward to going next year when our eldest daughter will be 3. #KCACOLS
I love the Natural History Museum. What a lovely venue for ice skating together! #kcacols
Wow! Those pictures make it look just perfect. So beautiful! I hope you all had a lovely time skating.
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Looks like a magical day out. Love the coats too x
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This looks great! I took Cygnet to the science museum over the xmas break and the queues for the ice rink at nhm were humongous. Glad you had a great time. It is a magical location. Pen x #KCACOLS
I’ve always wanted to go to this but never seem to find the time. I’m hoping next year the girls will be old enough for us to all go. I saw a lot of this on your Instagram and you made it look so much fun. It all looks so festive and inviting.
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Ah hoq magical it looks! I didn’t know they had an ice rink this year, wonderful! #KCACOLS
Wow, what a cool little ice rink. Shame there weren’t any supports for Sienna, but I think an hour is more than enough in an ice rink (I’m getting exhausted just thinking about it!). Looks like you had a fantastic time and looked very stylish doing it! #KCACOLS
AH MAN! i kept saying i want to go to the ice rink. gutted that it closed yesterday, i really need to move faster in future. Looks like you all had a lovely time. I love the little floral jacket! #KCACOLS
Ohmygosh, you and your family are just too darn cute! I’m impressed that your girls gave ice skating a try! For anyone who hasn’t tried it before, no one really tells you that it can hurt like hell when you fall. And falling is just about inevitable. So kudos to all of you! And everyone looks happy, so that’s awesome. ๐
The coats look terrific too!
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Looks like you had so much fun! Love the look of the new jackets too! #KCACOLS
This looks so lovely and Christmassy! I love ice skating must go more often #KCACOLS
Wow! Looks like you all had such an amazing time! I can’t wait for it to be winter here! Already planning a winter getaway!! x #KCACOLS
Ohh those coats, a new coat is on my list to spend my Christmas money on, but I haven’t found one I like yet! The rink and cafe look gorgeous with the museum behind them! #kcacols
Looks amazing! I have always wanted to go to the national history museum ice rink as well but have never made it. Maybe it next year, although my son will only have just turned 3 so maybe it will have to be a date day for us. Looks great though, thanks for the recommendation! #KCACOLS
You made some lovely memories there… what a great experience… and of course the costs are lovely too! Xx
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How lovely. I am ashamed to say my 4-year-old skates better than me but I was given skates for Christmas so I hope to get out on the ice soon!
What an amazing location for an ice rink! I’m afraid I am terrible at ice skating and can’t stay upright at all! #KCACOLS
Thanks for this. Jackets look very warm and comfy. Maybe not my style but they look very good quality and not expensive.
Loving your review of the ice rink too. I never knew they were so accommodating of smaller children. Really opened my eyes.
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I have always seen this ice rink but never thought my children would manage on the ice so we haven’t been yet. As my husband is not a very good skater he wouldn’t be able to help them. Maybe next year though! #KCACOLS
You all look fabulous in your jackets, and it looks like you had an amazing time ice skating! Your photos are all so beautiful! #KCACOLS
The coats look so snug and I love that the ice rink had a Christmas tree besides it! You did amazing without the penguins, my son is not bad on the ice but I have to cling on for dear life! Mummy is not graceful! I love how many photos you added! I am just thinking about cake now! #KCACOLS xx
I love ice skating but haven’t done it for ages. It looks like you had a fun day out and in such a beautiful setting. The jackets look very stylish and warm! #KCACOLS
This looks fantastic!! I’ve never been to the Natural History Museum skating rink and I’d be nervous to take the girls, but it looks like you all had a fab time and I LOVE your coat!! Thanks for hosting #KCOALS x
I’ve heard lots about this too but have never been – being pregnant this year it’s probably a bad idea though! #KCACOLS
This looks amazing! what a great family day out! I used to love ice skating when I was younger, so can’t wait to take the little man when he’s older! #KCACOLS
I love ice skating in London. I’ve only walked past the Natural History rink but I’ve been to the Somerset House one and it is so nice to skate in a beautiful setting. The jackets look very stylish as well. #kcacols
Looks great, I can’t wait till my son is old enough for this. #KACOLS
Looks really lovely. We have never managed to get along to this one. I’m very impressed at how you all managed to stay upright for the photo. True professionals #KCACOLS
I havent been ice skating in years! As soon as my little one is old enough we’ll be going all the time hopefully #KCACOLS
I love the jackets, they all look so toasty! It looks like you had a great time and all of those photos are gorgeous x
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That looks like so much fun! I haven’t tried ice skating with Celyn yet, I don’t think it would end well ๐ #KCACOLS
Ooh – I love ice skating! Especially the outdoor Christmas rinks! Love the jackets too! Looks like fun! #KCACOLS
What a lovely experience and opportunity. It sounds and looks like you all had a wonderful time! That cake looks yummy, hehe. #kcacols xx
I’m loving the look of the navy floral jacket. We’ve not been skating with the kids. I’m never quite sure what age is too young. Looks like a really fun day out. #kcacols
Beautiful coats! I love ice skating and it looked like you had so much fun #KCACOLS
Oh I would have loved to have gone to this! It looks incredible and you guys must of had a great time.
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Looks like you guys had a ball! I’ve never been ice skating before, I can’t imagine I’d be any good at it. Thanks for hosting #KCACOLS
Looks like such a fun festive day out, you have to love London at Christmas! I thought my little man was too small to ice skate, but seeing Sienna on the ice makes me wish I took him this year. I love a long coat in winter and you all definitely look nice and cosy x #KCACOLS