Top Family-Friendly Ice Rinks in the UK
Are you struggling with entertainment ideas this winter? There is nothing more enjoyable than a family day out at an ice rink! Wrap up your little ones in warm boys’ waterproof jackets and get your ice skates on. It will be an evening your children will cherish for years!
We have selected some of the best ice skating venues in the country – which one will you visit?
Edinburgh – Edinburgh Ice Skating
Are you ready for some Scottish winter magic? Explore Edinburgh’s festive market and make your way to the city’s famous St George’s street. Glide up and down its enchanting ice rink (skate hire is included in the ticket) and take in the beautiful views. Double-blade skates are available for little feet and, at an additional cost, you can hire skate aids for your kids too.
Until: 2nd January 2022
Tickets: adults £9.50, children £6, family ticket £24
London – Natural History Museum Ice Rink
If you have always dreamt of skating with your little ones at the Natural History Museum Ice Rink, now is the time to make that wish come true. In fact, after 16 years, the ice rink will sadly be closing. Therefore, get yourself to London and enjoy an unforgettable family day out. Combine an educational experience at the Natural History Museum with a magical skating adventure. Ask for twin-blade skates (which fit over children’s shoes), borrow some penguin skate aids, and get gliding!
Until: 16th January 2022
Tickets: adults from £12.65, children from £8.80
Surrey – Hampton Court Palace Ice Rink
This is a truly stunning place, there is no denying that. With an open-air ice rink right outside the palace, you can skate and admire the lit-up building in all its glory. Once you’re satisfied with your time on the icy stage, grab your kids a warm drink at the ice rink bar. There is little more you could want from a family day out!
Until: 9th January 2022
Tickets: adults £16 – £19, children £11.50 – £14, family ticket £46 – £52
Newcastle upon Tyne – Centre for Life Ice Rink
Travel up north and put your skating skills to the test in the city of Newcastle. Located right outside the Centre for Life, which hosts a planetarium and several educational exhibitions, the ice rink in Newcastle’s Times Square promises to provide your family with buckets of fun!
Until: 9th January 2022
Tickets: adult £11.50, children from £4, family ticket £33.50
Brighton – Royal Pavilion Ice Rink
With the amazing pavilion built for King George IV in the background, this regal Brighton ice rink is the perfect venue for great pictures and life-long memories. Suitable for both adults and kids, your little ones can glide effortlessly with the help of penguin skate aids and comfortable dual blades (bob skates).
Until: 9th January 2022
Tickets: adults £15, children £10
York – The Ice Factor
With a 30ft Christmas tree in the centre, the Ice Factor is an especially festive place. Moreover, it’s the biggest ice rink in the North of England, so you will have plenty of space to spread out and teach your little ones how to skate. Once your skating session is over, you can enjoy treats and drinks at its rink-side funfair.
Until: 9th January 2022
Tickets: adults £11.95, children £10.95
Bath – Bath on Ice
With 1000 square metres at your disposal, get your skates on and take to the ice with your adventurous little ones. If they are unsteady on their feet, hire a ‘Sled’ skate aid that will help them make the most of their skating time. After that, why not treat them to a game of Glow Golf, conveniently situated right next to the ice rink?
Until: 3rd January 2022
Tickets: adults £12.50, children £11, family ticket £40.50
Cornwall – Eden Project Ice Skating Rink, Bodelva
Why not kill two birds with one stone? Visit this Cornish landmark and its lovely ice rink at the same time! Family skating sessions take place at the Eden Project Ice Skating Rink every Sunday morning. Enjoy the ice with your children and get them skating like little pros, with or without the rink’s free-to-use aids!
Until: 31st January 2022
Tickets: adults £8 – £10 (Eden admission excluded), children £7 – £8 (Eden admission excluded)
Cambridge – The North Pole
This is a great place for your kids to play and have fun in a true winter wonderland. Have a go on a slippery ice slide, try out the fairground rides, and jump into the ice rink! Skate under a clear roof and look at the stars above – is there anything more charming? Make sure you pre-book skate aids for your kids if they need any!
Until: 3rd January 2022
Ticket: adults £13.50, children £11.50, family ticket £41
Exeter – Exeter’s Winter Wonderland
Exeter’s Winter Wonderland, set in the heart of the city centre, hosts an amazing undercover ice rink. Enjoy a fun 45-minute skating session with your children and then visit all the other attractions. From games stalls to food courts, there’s something for everyone!
Until: 2nd January 2022
Tickets: adults £14, children £12, family ticket £40
So, have we convinced you? Will you be ice skating this winter? Treat your little ones to a special family day out! Get your skates on and visit one of these amazing venues for an evening to remember.