Take to the ice at these winter extravaganzas!
SEASONAL ICE RINKS pop up all over the country during the winter months. Here’s our pick of some of the best venues, with plenty of other things to do if you’re not confident on skates!
To 7 January 2024
Royal Pavilion Ice Rink
Bathed in the bright lights of Brighton’s Royal Pavilion, this most romantic of ice rinks has a rinkside snack bar serving, among other treats, mulled wine and hot chocolate with marshmallows. Tickets are £11.
royalpavilionicerink.co.uk Stay at Brighton Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsitecaravanclub.co.uk
To 2 January 2024
Cardiff’s Winter Wonderland
This seasonal extravaganza offers visitors an ice rink and a walk in the gorgeous grounds of Cardiff Castle, along with family-friendly entertainment and festive food and drink. For the grown-ups, this includes an ice bar, at City Hall Lawn. Adult skating tickets cost £16.
www.cardiffswinter wonderland.com Stay at Cardiff Caravan Park cardiffcaravanpark.co.uk
To 18 February 2024
Eden Project Ice Rink
Combine a scenic winter visit to Cornwall’s iconic botanic biomes with a spot of skating at this pop-up rink. Skating slots must be pre-booked and cost £9 for adults in addition to your Eden entry fee.
edenproject.com/visit/whats-on/ice-skating Stay at East Crinnis Holiday Parkeastcrinnis.com
To 6 January 2024
Edinburgh Ice Rink
The Scottish capital’s legendary Hogmanay celebrations are always hugely impressive, with torchlight processions, street parties and the Concert in the Gardens. Expect live music, fireworks and illuminations, and at George Street, a large pop-up ice rink. Adult skate tickets cost from £10 to £16.
edinburgh-christmas. com/whats-on/ice-rink/performances Stay at Edinburgh CAMC Sitecaravanclub.co.uk
To 7 January 2024
Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland
Santa’s Grotto, a funfair and The Chalet Alpine café are just some of the attractions at this free-to-enter event (tickets are required for the grotto and ice skating). Skating is available at the Ice Factor, the north of England’s largest outdoor rink, with 975 square metres of ice around a 30ft Christmas tree. Adult skate tickets cost £14.50.
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