aaamusic | On 21, Nov 2010

GLIDE INTO 2011
CELEBRATE A VERY COOL NEW YEAR’S EVE AT THE

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM ICE RINK AND CAFÉ BAR

LONDON’S COOLEST FESTIVE BAR OPENS ITS DOORS

NEW YEAR’S EVE SKATING SESSION TICKETS
ON SALE 9:00AM SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER

The Natural History Museum Ice Rink has announced today that it will be opening especially late on New Year’s Eve, allowing revellers to skate effortlessly into 2011. Tickets for this very special 23:30 New Year’s Eve skating session go on sale at 09:00am on Saturday 20 November and are the same adult price as any normal skating sessions, £13.

Making the most of this unique New Year experience, the Ice Rink’s Café Bar will be open until 01:00am into 1st January 2011.

As the frosty days of winter set in, the Natural History Museum Ice Rink Café Bar is one of the coolest festive bars in the capital, guaranteed to get everyone in the festival spirit. Undoubtedly one of London’s best-kept secrets, The Café Bar is a perfect destination for both non-skaters and skaters alike. Admission is free daily from 10am to 10pm until 9 January.

The 300-person capacity Café Bar overlooks the enchanting Ice Rink, surrounded by 76,000 dazzling fairy lights and the gothic splendour of the Victorian Museum east lawns. Whether you are a keen skater taking a break from the ice rink fun or just wanting to soak up the festive atmosphere, the stylish Café Bar offers sumptuous food, drinks and entertainment – all without even having to buy a ticket.

The stunning interior is warm and welcoming, emulating the cosy surrounds of a ski chalet. Rich browns and burgundy reds define the décor with comfortable sofas and bar chairs giving the space a modern, relaxed atmosphere. From an intimate family lunch or coffee with close friends to after work drinks and those special Christmas parties, the Café Bar is perfect for any festive occasion.

The Café Bar boasts an extensive menu offering a delectable selection of festive food delights. From delicious Danish pastries and croissants, big baguettes and bagels, and scrumptious sharing plates and salads, there is something on the menu to suit anyones taste buds.

Bonterra’s mouth-watering range of mulled wine, whites, reds and rosés is sure to warm up any winter’s day. Created on the principal that farming organically produces the purest, most flavourful fruit, Bonterra’s wine are unmatched in flavour and distinction. A cool selection of beer and cidar is also available, along with hot chocolate, tea, coffee and soft drink.

The Natural History Museum Ice Rink has become a much-loved part of London’s winter scene, offering an array of entertainment and events for all ages, including a stunning carousel and Penguin stabilisers. Set within one of the most breathtaking sites in London, the Ice Rink is an enchanted wonderland in the centre of the beautiful, bustling city.

Offering the coolest spot downstairs for skating and the hottest spot upstairs for entertaining, the Natural History Museum Ice Rink is guaranteed to have a nation of skaters swooning this winter season.


Dates and times: 5 November 2010 – 9 January 2011
Monday to Sunday, 10.00–22.00 check www.nhmskating.com <http://www.nhmskating.com> for exact opening hours

Ticket booking: Ticketmaster 0844 847 1576
accessibility queries 0844 847 1595
school bookings 0844 847 2491

Admission: Children (12 and under) £8.50 peak / £8 off peak
adult £13 peak / £11.50 off peak
family ticket (two adults and two children or one adult and three children) £34.50 peak / £31 off peak

Peak/off peak times: Please refer to the website for full details

Nearest tube: South Kensington

Website: www.nhmskating.com