Best Places For Roller Skating In London

If you are a rollerskating newbie looking for a nice flat surface to begin skating on then Battersea Park is a great place to start. You’ll skate past lots of beautiful scenery, like numerous lakes, fountains and flowers.

A gem in the crown of South London’s park scene, Greenwich Park has a number of attractions like a playground, boating lake, and panoramic views. It’s got a great stretch of grass perfect for setting up camp with a picnic in the Summer.

There are also plenty of flat concrete paths of the perfect turf for beginners and expert skaters. Why not strike up some roller skating lessons with your parents while you’re at it?

Practise all your latest skating tricks at Regent’s Park! This beautiful and luscious area provides excellent outdoor space for skating with its wide and flat boulevards. It’s also not far from ZSL London Zoo.

If you’re after a popular skating spot then Hyde Park is the best place to meet fellow skaters. You can enjoy trip-free paths and long serpentine roads!

As you speed through one of the city’s most popular parks, you’ll pass by cafes and a rather large lake! Hyde Park is also a central location so it has easy access when it comes to tube stops and bus stops.

Grab your knee pads, and quad roller skates (or blades), pop on your helmet and get rolling down one of London’s most beautiful parks in London. Kensington Gardens is a Royal Park full of interesting activities and architecture as well as nature.

While your roll down the flat paths you’ll pass contemporary architecture, the Albert Memorial, Diana Memorial Playground and Peter Pan statues.

You can take part in a number of other activities aside from roller skating too like Bat Walks, Hidden Stories Tours & more.

The Alexandra Palace Skatepark, also known as Ally Pally, is a small concrete skate park with plenty of obstacles to challenge your skating skills. The park features a variety of stair sets, quarter pipes, hubbas, flat banks and a funbox with a spine attached.

The park is free and welcomes anyone who is looking to develop their skating skills. It’s also worth noting that the obstacles at the park are not too complex. Just be careful using this skate park at night time as there is no lighting once it goes dark.

There is a toilet and an onsite cafe in Alexandra Palace.

Looking for some guidance when visiting a skate park? Book group lessons at BaySixty6 Skatepark! Pick from beginners groups to girls only and adult beginners classes. You’ll become a flock of experienced skaters in no time.

BaySixty6 is only available to members but don’t worry it’s free to join! Once you’ve joined you’ll have your pick of classes that run 7 days a week. Rollerskating sessions come at a fee starting from £6.

If you want to be a part of a community of skaters then BaySixty6 is a great skatepark to join.

The Bromley Church House Gardens Skatepark offers skatelite obstacles on a tarmac surface. There is a big mini ramp with a roll-in and extensions for vert in one section and in the other section there is a driveway with ledges flanked by banks and quarter pipes.

Overall the park has pretty basic obstacles as it is a standard council build. If you live nearby it’s a great asset but as the park is quite standard it’s not worth making a big journey to get here.

There are no toilets on site but there are shops nearby with toilets you can use.

This skate park is supervised but make sure you still wear protective equipment at all times like helmets, wrist guards, and elbow and knee pads.

Cantlelows Skatepark is a concrete skate bowl that is perfect for rollerblades, scooters, skateboards and BMX bikers! The bowl itself has three main sections at three depths: 5, 6.5, and 8 feet with hips and roll-ins. There is also a loveseat, a 9ft inversion, a vert extension and a banked extension.

There is also an L-shaped street section around the edge of the large bowl. The street has flat banks, a large banked hip, a small driveway, a grind block and a steep bank.

This skatepark is well-worth visiting!

Charlton Park Skatepark is a great place for both skateboarding and starting your own roller skating sessions.

The skatepark is concrete and has a number of features for street and transition skateboarding – perfect for intermediate-level skaters. This park is open 24/7, so you have the freedom to visit during sociable and unsociable hours. This is great to know in case you are nervous about skating in front of other people especially if you are a beginner.

The bowl has a medium depth and includes gaps. The street section includes a 3-stair, some ledges, some down rails and further gaps.

The Gurnell Skatepark is located in Ealing in West London. Here, you’ll find many cool features that skaters of any level can enjoy. The skate bowl is 4.5ft – 6ft deep. There is also a long flat bank with a cheese wedge as well as a combine ledge, manny pad and an angled block.

There is a central Volcano feature, driveways, and a euro gap. Skaters can also take on the large 4-set with a wall ride and the Hubba ledge. The bowl is open-ended with pool coping, hips, and 3-foot roll-ins. There is an additional ramp (made of wood) that is 5.5ft tall.

re you the kind of person who feels at your happiest socialising, dancing, and keeping active? Boogie the night away at one the best roller discos in the country!

Pick from roller skating Club Nights or Family Sessions, choice is yours! Family skate sessions are suitable for anyone from 5 years to 105 years old! There are also daytime sessions for juniors too.

We love the look of the Family Jam sessions. This is a unique family activity that will leave you in stitches – from laughing*. Roll around the room bopping to the live DJ who will be playing chart hits.

There are also other sessions like Soul Skate Thursdays, Roller Boogie Fridays, Classic Disco Saturdays and Roll Out Sundays!

Need a break from boogying? There are many places to rest up after your skate sessions. Check out the diner, bar, or garden area. There are also seating booths located on the roller disco floor.

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Shine your roller skates for the Hollywood-inspired roller disco party at Flipper’s Roller Boogie Palace! Enjoy live DJ sets and a premium bar while having the time of your lives!

This roller rink is 18+ after 7pm so parents, this attraction is also great for you too! The popular venue has seen stars like Michaela Cole grace the floor as well as London’s funkiest DJs.

If you are looking for a day out or a night out that’s bursting with energy, good vibes and great people, Flipper’s Roller Rink will be the perfect fit for you!

Develop your skating skills and your dancing skills at the same time at the Skating Haven Roller Disco! Pick different activities like the Line Dance session, for more experienced skaters.

Skating Haven host multiple events from Family Skate Sundays to Flashback 18+ Events. Got an upcoming birthday party? Whether you’re a child or an adult, there are great party packages on offer! Enjoy hot food and snacks, a licensed bar, skating boot camps, games, and more.

Develop your skating skills and your dancing skills at the same time at the Skating Haven Roller Disco! Pick different activities like the Line Dance session, for more experienced skaters.

Skating Haven host multiple events from Family Skate Sundays to Flashback 18+ Events. Got an upcoming birthday party? Whether you’re a child or an adult, there are great party packages on offer! Enjoy hot food and snacks, a licensed bar, skating boot camps, games, and more.

If you are serious about learning new skating skills then who better to train with than the hand-picked teachers at the Isle of Skating in London? Each teacher has years of experience in different forms of skating. You can learn everything from Roller Derby and Park Skating to Jam Skating and Artistic Skating!

There are also kids classes too in Walthamstow (6+ years old) and Hackney (8+ years old). These sessions are bought in bulk so you will be paying for 6 sessions in one go. Kids’ sessions are focused on having fun while also creating confident skaters. Your tots will learn how to dance and perform tricks as they build their experience. These are also mixed-ability groups.

Keep your eyes peeled for the latest events at Sk8 City London Roller Disco! Boogie to some bangers played by live DJs and have a day filled with laughter. You can also enjoy skate sessions which will return in May 2023.