Throughout our beloved capital city, there are a wealth of places to strap on the roller skates and enjoy a skating session. These range from lovely parks to roller-skating rinks and roller discos, as well as group meet-ups where skaters gather to skate together. So, what are you waiting for? Get your skates on and hit up these top spots for roller skating in London.
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The best parks for roller skating in London
1. Battersea Park
The circular road in Battersea Park is broad and flat, making it ideal for beginners who want to develop and practice their roller-skating skills in a secure environment without colliding with others or rushing downhill.
The park features numerous lakes and fountains in addition to breathtaking river scenery, and it’s a great spot to get away from the big city life and see some nature. The pavement is long, the river views are to die for, and there are flowers all around. Keep your eyes peeled for the resident ducks and geese, and there’s also a zoo here which is great for the kids too.
đź“Ť You’ll find Battersea Park at SW11 4NJ. Nearest station is Battersea Power Station.
2. Greenwich Park
South London’s Greenwich Park in Greenwich is a favourite among families because of its playground, boating lake and panoramic views. It’s an ideal spot for a Summer picnic or a skating session.
This park has both steep slopes and level boulevards, making it ideal for novice and expert skaters alike to practice their skating skills.
📍 You’ll find Greenwich Park at SE10 8EJ. Nearest stations are Greenwich and the Cutty Sark.
3. Regent’s Park
When the weather is beautiful, roller skating in London is best on The Broad Walk in Regent’s Park, due to its wide and flat boulevards. It’s ideal for both novices and experienced skaters practising their new techniques.
It’s a favourite Central London spot, and you can even pass the time viewing animals at the ZSL London Zoo and through the zoo’s fences.
đź“Ť You’ll find Regent’s Park at NW1 4NR. Nearest stations are Regent’s Park, Baker Street and Great Portland Street.
4. Hyde Park
While walking through Hyde Park, it’s nearly impossible to miss a group of roller skaters honing their skills to tunes coming from neaby beat boxes. It’s excellent for roller skaters here, as a very long section of the Serpentine Road is straight and flat, meaning that you’re unlikely to ever trip.
With a lovely lake and a variety of cafes scattered throughout, it’s a lovely setting to go for a skate. Due to its central location, it’s also surrounded by tube stops and, as a result, is super easy to get to.
📍 You’ll find Hyde Park at W2 2UH. Nearest stations are Hyde Park Corner, Knightsbridge, Marble Arch, Lancaster Gate and Bayswater.
5. Kensington Gardens
To the western side of Hyde Park lies Kensington Gardens, home of the magnificent Kensington Palace. It’s another great spot for skating due to its scenic beauty and Central London location. It should be noted however that this spot is more for seasoned skaters, as some parts of the gardens are more uneven and relatively busy with crowds.
📍 You’ll find Kensington Gardens to the west of Hyde Park, W2 2UH. Nearest stations are Lancaster Gate, Knightsbridge and Bayswater.
6. St James’s Park
St James’s Park is one of London’s most famous spots due to its Royal Parade and views of Buckingham Palace and The Mall.
The Mall is where you’ll be looking to skate. Without any interruptions, it’s a wonderful place for roller skating in London. And – as an added plus – since it’s open from 5am to 12am, you can skate there all day.
đź“Ť You’ll find St James’s Park at SW1H 9AP. Nearest station is St James’s Park.
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7. London Friday Night Skate
A Friday night organised skate through London is what the long-running London Friday Night Skate is all about. To participate in the two-hour marshalled skate, arrive at Wellington Arch at Hyde Park Corner shortly before 8pm. You must be an adept skater who can keep up because the route changes every week.
Every Sunday at 2pm, the same individuals lead the ‘Snail Stroll’, a more leisurely, slower-paced group skate that leaves from Serpentine Road in Hyde Park. This is perfect if you’re just starting to skate more confidently. Both activities are open to everyone.
Find out more about London Friday Night Skate here.
8. Wheels & Wheelchairs
Wheels & Wheelchairs sees skaters partnered up with wheelchair users in a fun and accessible group outing. However, be advised that you will need to be a strong skater to take part! They meet up regularly to skate around Battersea, and members have even gone on to do more “adventurous challenges like roller marathons in Europe and route-tested trips like Bath to Bristol.”
Find out more about Wheels & Wheelchairs here.
9. London Skate
Being both accessible and fun, London Skate is the capital’s regular street skate session that takes over London during the warmer months. It has been operating since the turn of the millennium and offers a number of moderately-paced tours of the city along predetermined routes. They also run Santa-themed and Halloween skating sessions when the time of year rolls around.
At each session, hundreds of skaters roll, expertly marshalled by a group of skilled skaters and backed by a large, custom-built music system to create a true party atmosphere. The setting is truly wonderful, and before you realise it, you’ll be hooked. They’re a welcoming group, and as long as you’ve got the basics down you should be right as rain to join – just grab some wheels!
Keep up to date with London Skate’s events here.
10. Roller Thursday at BaySixty6
Now, BaySixty6 is technically a skate park, and as such it’s usually the dominion of skateboarders. But this skate park also hosts regular Roller Thursday events on the last Thursday of every month. These sessions see skilled roller skaters invited to show off their tricks – with both quad and blade skater welcome. However, it’s worth noting that for safety’s sake, they only allow experienced skaters.
The park also works with Transkaters, London’s first trans+ skate collective, to host inclusive sessions where LGBTQIA+ skateboarders, rollerbladers and rollerskaters are welcome “to come together, meet likeminded people, and skate in a supportive, comfortable and super fun environment”. These sessions are open to LGBTQIA+ skaters of all abilities – even if you’re brand new to the sport!
You have to be registered to skate at BaySixty6. Find out more here.
11. LondonSkaters Speed Team
Have you got a need – a need for speed? Then you might want to consider joining the LondonSkaters Speed Team. That is, if you’re on the more experienced side of things. Their primary focus is speed skating and fitness, and they welcome both competitors and skaters who want to train.
Based at Tatem Park in North London, the group actively works to improve their “technique, fitness and race strategy in order to take part in a wide variety of inline speed skating events both at home and abroad”. What do you say? Are you up for the challenge?
Find out more about the LondonSkaters Speed Team here.
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12. Skating Haven
A Sunday afternoon spent skating around the rink at Skating Haven is one of the best ways to have fun. The helpful staff are always available to teach you how to skate properly, and you’ll be provided with the full set of equipment, including helmets and knee pads. They pride themselves on being family-friendly, so you can be sure everyone will enjoy their time at Skating Haven!
The Skating Haven Family Roller Disco Sundays take place every (you guessed it!) Sunday, from 1-3pm. Tickets start at ÂŁ13.50 and include a boot camp at the beginning to get you to grips with the basics!
đź“Ť You’ll find Skating Haven at Newham Leisure Centre, 281 Prince Regent Lane, E13 8SD. Nearest stations are Plaistow and Prince Regent.
13. Roller Nation
There are several fantastic venues to roller skate in London, but Roller Nation is one of our favourites. It’s a great place to celebrate a special event or hang out with your pals because it serves double-duty as a fun nightclub and a roller skating rink. Thanks to the welcoming staff and the party vibes, you’re sure to have a blast!
đź“Ť You’ll find Roller Nation at 117 Bruce Grove, N17 6UR. Nearest station is Bruce Grove.
14. Zebra Skate London
Zebra Skate is a roller skating shop and club scattered around London that offers skating lessons to children aged seven and up. There’s no need to worry if you don’t have any equipment for your kids because they offer you discounted rates for renting it! Conveniently, they hold their lessons during school holidays, making planning much easier…
You’ll find out more about Zebra Skate and the various different parks they skate in here.
15. Isle of Skating
Want to get started with your roller skating journey, but have never even strapped on a skate? Isle of Skating will turn you into a seasoned pro in no time!
What started as a one-woman act in 2020 has since expanded impressively – and now even operates in Oxford. The skating instructors here have extensive expertise and have competed and coached all around the world. As well as beginner courses and dancing lessons, they also offer free skate sessions in a friendly, encouraging, and welcoming setting.
You’ll find out more about the Isle Of Skating Club at their website.
Next time you plan for something entertaining, why not consider going roller skating? You can make a start on working your way through this roundup!