This is why the Natural History Museum doesn't have a Christmas ice rink anymore

The Natural History Museum’s Christmas ice rink used to be one of the highlights of the festive calendar.

But after 16 years of creating magical skating memories, the five-acre gardens on which the rink used to sit were transformed into a hub for urban wildlife.

It came as part of a national campaign to encourage people to help nature on their doorsteps.

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The ice rink shut following the 2021 festive season, so you’re probably wondering why - if at all - this article has been written.

To put it quite simply, we can see you’re searching for it. Leading us to believe its closure might not be as common knowledge as we thought.

Just this morning the Natural History Museum’s ice rink was one of the most popular festive search terms for London.

The ice rink used to feature a stunning 30-foot Christmas tree, with the splendid backdrop of Alfred Waterhouse's gothic revival museum building.

The general waft of mulled wine and hum of festive tunes could be experienced throughout South Kensington.

The replacement gardens are open to visitors and make for a lovely place to sit and enjoy a moment of poise in the capital.

There are plenty of other ice rinks still operating in the capital, the most popular of which include Battersea Power Station, Hyde Park and Somerset House.