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After you’ve indulged in all the fantastic shops Westfield has to offer, you and a friend can skate under the twinkling fairy lights of Westfield London’s ice rink or under the stars at Westfield Stratford City’s outdoor rink – for free.

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It was a bitterly cold night but as I left the train station and saw the palace colourfully illuminated for the occasion, I was very glad I’d made the journey.

It really was a spectacular setting. There was a brass band playing carols, hot chocolate, mulled wine and mince pies to snack on in the café and of course, the chance to ice skate in front of Hampton Court Palace.

Check out some (rather brief and grainy) footage of the rink below:

Hampton Court Palace Ice Rink. Open until 9 Jan 2011. Book Hampton Court Palace Ice Rink tickets here

It’s set to be a frosty weekend, with the weather forecast predicting snow in London. So why not embrace the cold weather by hitting the ice, forget all about it with some retail therapy or make your own winter warmers at the Bust Craftacular.

• Club De Fromage @Somerset House Ice Rink – skate under the stars to cheesy pop from Club De Fromage DJs. 8pm- 11.30pm, Saturday 27 Nov www.ClubdeFromage.com
• Alternatively try one of London’s other winter ice rinks, they’re all open now! All weekend
• Shop yourself silly at West End VIP Day when Oxford and Regent Streets go traffic free for a super shopping Saturday. 27 Nov
• Make your own Xmas goodies at the Bust Craftacular event in Bethnal Green, where you’re invited to shop, craft, dance and make merry. Sunday 28 Nov
• Visit Chelsea Physic Garden’s annual Christmas Fair – a great opportunity to see the gardens and do some all-important present buying. 27-28 Nov 

Tonight is Bonfire Night and there will be fireworks displays happening all over London this evening and tomorrow. Some other happenings you may wish to sample include:

• The Modern Bride Show at ExCeL 5-7 Nov. I’m on bridesmaid duty so this show is ideal
• Natural History Museum Ice Rink had its launch party last night – it’s fantastic and is one of the first Winter Ice Rinks to open in London. Get your skates on! Open until 9 Jan 2011
• Twin Peak Challenge: British athlete Amy Williams, who won Gold at the Winter Olympics this year, takes part in this monster stair-climb. 7 Nov
• Diwali Celebrations across London – join in the Festival of Lights. Events all weekend
  
• London Greek Film Festival kicks off on Monday 8 Nov. Watch some of the best Greek cinema in London.