London might not have perfect weather but what it does have are some of the best skateparks in the country. Skateboarders in London have several options of skate-able terrain to choose from that includes both outdoor, indoor, or covered facilities.

Whether you are a street skateboarder looking to grind ledges and rails, or a transition skater wanting to slash some coping in a vert bowl, this list of London’s best skateparks will definitely help you find what you are looking for.

London’s skate-scene is thriving right now and not with only teenage males in baggy pants and backwards hats like most of us are guilty of wearing in the nineties, but with people of all ages, genders, and social backgrounds. If there was ever a time to be a skateboarder in London, it is now! So finish that cup of tea, get off the couch, and go discover some of these best skateparks in London.

Best Skateparks In London

Southbank Undercroft Skatepark

Southbank Undercroft is known as the birthplace of British skateboarding and has been the go to spot for London street skateboarders since the seventies. The underpass was originally designed as a walkway for pedestrians but the thoroughfare began to attract skaters due to its skatepark-like design.

Because of the skatepark’s age and years of use, it was beginning to show signs of serious disrepair so in 2019 the space was refurbished and brought back to its original glory.

To retain the character of the skatepark, the architecture studio responsible for the refurbishment referred to numerous archive drawings and photography of the space in order to keep original design features as much as possible.

The plaza-style skatepark has shrunk a little from its former glory days and the remaining area features a variety of paved banks, a concrete jersey barrier, timber sleepers used for ledges, concrete ledges, and a seven-stair set. Adjacent to the stair set is an infamous gap in the form of another block leading into a massive drop for those who are brave enough. The lower section of the plaza is surrounded by the banks with a set of railings around the edge as well.

If you are looking to skate in London, this is the most iconic skate spot there is! There are no opening or closing hours and the space is undercover which means any time is a good time to go.

Acton Skatepark

Acton Skatepark was designed by Canvas Spaces and opened in December of 2018. Located in West London, this skatepark features a mix of street and transition elements suited for skaters of all levels.

There is a three-foot mini ramp with a bowled end that’s perfect for learning transition tricks, four-foot quarter pipe, down rail, flat bar, granite slappy curb, stair set, euro gap, bank ramps with hips, manual pad, two identical hubba ledges, and a one-hundred foot flat ledge.

An extremely cool feature to this skatepark is the Skateboard Repair Station that includes tools you can use if you need to tweak your trucks or set up a new board. The best part is you won’t have to ask everyone at the skatepark if they have a skate tool you can borrow.

BAYSIXTY6 Skatepark

BAYSIXTY6 Skatepark offers a variety of skateboarding lessons that include private and group, as well as skate camps. This is a great place for beginners to sharpen their skills on the board. The facility is not just for beginners though, experienced skateboarders can take advantage of several daily sessions from 12pm to 6pm.

There are loads of street elements that include hubba ledges, out ledges, flat ledges, manual pads, benches, stairs, flat bars, rails, rainbow rail, A-frame, pyramid, bank ramps, quarter pipes, vert wall, gaps, hips, half pipe, and a bowl. Having the skatepark conveniently located under the Westway helps when the weather isn’t great.

You’ll be please to know there is an onsite skate shop which is stocked with all the essential items needed to keep you rolling all day long.

Mile End Skatepark

Mile End Skatepark was designed by Gravity Skateparks and opened in 2011. It consists of various street-style obstacles that include brick kickers, brick ended volcano, jersey barrier, pyramid, rainbow-style rail with a rainbow style ledge and manual pad in between, several flat ledges, manual pads, bank with a ledge at the top, taco, flat bar, and numerous mini volcanoes. There is also a mini ramp and a four-to-eight-foot bowl.

Victoria Park Raemers Skatepark

Victoria Park Raemers Skatepark was completed in mid-2011. It has a unique five-to-eight-foot bowl with London’s only cradle, lots of hips, and smooth transition. The street section has flat ledges, curved ledges, out ledge, quarter pipes, and bank ramps. If you are looking to shred a nice bowl and get loose in a vert cradle, be sure to check this spot out.

House Of Vans Skatepark

House Of Vans is located in five old train tunnels that have been converted into an awesome skateboarding facility, art gallery, cinema, music venue, café, and bar.

One of the tunnels has a bowl for experienced riders with vert extensions, door gaps, and hips. The street course tunnel consists of a down ledge that can be skated as a bum-to-ledge from the opposite direction, wave bank, banked out ledge, quarter pipes, and a mini ramp with an extension.

House Of Vans Skatepark is free to use however there is a ticket system to limit the amount of skaters to 66 people per two hour session. As you can imagine, this spot gets busy on rainy days.

Whether you feel like going for a skate or not, this facility is worth checking out! I would go as far as to say even non-skateboarders would be impressed with this place.

Walthamstow Lloyd Park Skatepark

Walthamstow Lloyd Park Skatepark was built in 2012 by Gravity Skateparks. It mainly consists of street-style elements apart from a mini ramp that has an extension and a micro mini that’s perfect for beginners.

The street obstacles include a brick quarter pipe, quarter pipe with an extension, bank with three inset ledges, flat banks, down ledge, bump-to-ledge, out ledge, curved ledge, down rail that can be skated as a bump-to-rail from the other way, and pyramid bank.

If you like to skate street and have a good mini ramp session, then this is the spot for you.

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