Ice skaters young and old from all over the country will flock to the Tower of London this year as it opens its annual ice rink.

The rink will open on November 22nd and run right through the festive season until January 11th, open every day except Christmas Day itself.

Keen skaters looking to secure their car hire to the attraction, set in the dry moat which surrounds the historic royal tower, should book early as demand for tickets could be as high as ever this year.

It may just be that such a beautiful backdrop for this fun family activity encourages one or two novices who have never tried the sport to get their skates on and head down to the capital for this holiday highlight.

A key part of the London skyline for 900 years, the Tower of London is one of the most cherished buildings in the capital.