Christmas Skating

It is now 37 years since Nottingham figure skaters Torvill and Dean swept to victory at the 1984 Sarajevo Winter Olympics. This Christmas you are invited to take to the ice in the gold medallists' home town where you will be able to pirouette like a professional or enjoy a fun-filled afternoon skating with friends or family.

Skating at the National Ice Centre
 

The centrepiece of any winter season in Nottinghamshire is The National Ice Centre. Enjoy a magical skating experience in the indoor venue underneath twinkling lights, seasonal decorations and a majestic Christmas tree!

With Christmas skating available from 4th December – 9th January, you can expect to skate along to all of your favourite Christmas songs, chomp on some festive food, and don't forget you can even book onto some amazing events!

This year they are hosting Skate with Santa for your chance to meet the man himself, Skate with The Nottingham Panthers for all of you Ice Hockey fans out there and enjoy their family friendly Parent & Toddler Skating Parties. Please note that pre-booking is advised for all of the events, available now on the National Ice Centre website.

A nervous skater? Not to worry - they have friendly staff who can give you tips and tricks when navigating the ice and a whole host of fun ice equipment to help you balance and move around. Equiqmnet is free in the tots zone or available for hire at £4 per item.

You can enjoy discounted rates with a family ticket, an Active Nottingham City Card, as a Student and as a Senior aged 60+. For full skating times and prices please visit the venue website.

The National Ice Centre is located in Nottingham City Centre just off Bolero Square near Hockley and Lace Market. You can easily visit by car, bus, tram and train. You can also walk there from anywhere in Nottingham City Centre.

Further details will be announced shortly so please check back soon to find out more. 

Conkers Pop-up Winter Rink

Visit Conkers from 1 - 24 December this festive season as they transform their Discovery Hall into an amazing mountainside winter skating experience - without the vertigo feeling, of course!

Spin around the space to the boogie-ful Snowman Band as images are projected onto the floor space. Soak up the festive atmosphere under the twinkling fairy lights and skat underneath the magnificent Christmas Tree and Baubles. The price includes skating for 30 minutes and skate hire.

Just a spectator? Not to worry! Those not wishing to participate can sit back and relax whilst sipping on one of our fabulous hot chocolates or maybe a cheeky mulled wine.

Admission costs £5.00 per person for 30 minutes, including skate hire. This activity is an additional cost to the admission cost and so the venue recommend booking your admission with activities in advance to avoid disappointment.

And don't forget, you can finish the day with a stop by the Conkers Winter Wonderland after you've had fun at the rink!