Christmas Ice Rinks

With Christmas 2024 just around the corner, why not treat the family to a visit to one of South East England's ice rinks. Whether your a talented figure skater or trying skating on ice for the very first time, the festive season always offers a wealth of ice skating rinks in some fantastic settings for all the family to enjoy.  

We will guide you through some of the best ice rinks in the UK so don't forget to put your skates on and experience the joy of skating under the magical christmas lights.  Discover the best ice rinks lisited in opening date order.  

Best Ice Rinks in South East England

Brighton Royal Pavilion's Ice Rink, Brighton, East Sussex (26th October 2024 - 5th January 2025)

Get out of the ice early this year at the Brighton's Royal Pavilion ice skating rink with opens from the end of October until January 2025, giving plenty of opportunity to slip, slide or glide your way across the ice. Powered entirely by Green Energy, this stunning setting provides the perfect backdrop for a festive day out ice skating with friends and family. Open daily from 9.30am - 9.30pm, the rinkside bar and cafe and outside terrace is open 9.30am til late.

Reading Winter Wonderland, Reading, Berkshire (9th November 2024 - 5th January 2025)

Catering for all ages, there’s something for everyone. Families and friends return year after year to soak up the festive atmosphere. Unbelievable £22 Unlimited Ride Wristbands where you can have unlimited riding for 4 hours and for £5 extra you can add ice skating!
 

Skate Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Dorset (14th November 2024 - 5th January 2025)

Located in Bournemouth's Lower Gardens this real ice rink offers the chance to get into the festive spirit and discover if you're a budding ice skating champion or not.  With toddler and school group sessions, plus a 10% discount for groups of 10 or more, you can combine your skating experience with the chance to wander the festive Christmas Tree Wonderland.  Don't miss the chance to enjoy some 'apres-skate' in Mogels Bar afterwards, with a  hot chocolate, mulled wine or a selection of draft beers. 

Windsor On Ice, Windsor (15th November 2024 - 5th January 2025)

Windsor on Ice offers a great value day out for all the family, whatever the weather. The main ice rink is fully covered and we now have a smaller children’s rink, also undercover as well as an outside open air skating track with the beautiful views of Windsor Castle.

The Great Skate at Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire (15th November 2024 - 1st January 2025)

This Christmas, make memories that last a lifetime with The Great Skate at Blenheim Palace, a brand-new experience for 2024. For the first time ever, come to ice skate with family and friends in the Palace's stunning Great Court on a spectacular, covered ice rink!

Stake at Westquay, Southampton, Hampshire (22nd November 2024 - 5th January 2025)

Bringing the magic of Christmas to Westquay, glide hand-in-hand with loved ones, race around with friends and enjoy some festive fun with all the family at Westquay Christmas ice skating rink. Then grab some stocking fillers and Christmas presents, enjoy some festive dining or a family movie, all in one place at Westquay Southampton.

Portsmouth on Ice, Portsmouth, Hampshire (23rd November 2024 - 5th January 2025)

Get your ice skates on this festive season, when Portsmouth's Guildhall Square is transformed into a winter wonderland. Portsmouth On Ice will see a real, 646sqm ice rink installed in Guildhall Square - big enough for 200 skaters per session.

Eastbourne's Lightning Fibre Ice Rink, East Sussex (29th November 2024 - 31st December 2024)

Enjoy a visit to Eastbourne's Lightning Fibre Ice Rink, which returns from late November and throughout December. Open every day (except Christmas Day) this fully covered real ice rink is situated outside of the Enterprise Centre and Eastbourne Railway Station with ample parking and close to the nearby independent shops of Little Chelsea, The Beacon shopping mall, the boutiques of Cornfield and the eateries of Victoria Place.

Skate into Quex this Christmas, Birchington, Kent (30th November 2024 - 5th January 2025)

Back for 2024, Skate into Quex this Christmas is even bigger and better! The real ice rink is back to let you skate your way into the Christmas spirit! Underneath the canopy of the Giant-Marquee, you can enjoy ice skating come rain or shine.