Christmas Ice Rinks

With Christmas 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 (26 October 2024 - 5th January 2025)

Celebrate a greener Christmas this year with the Royal Pavilion Ice Rink. Stunning, twinkly, romantic, child-friendly…and ice powered entirely by Green Energy, Brighton’s Royal Pavilion Ice Rink is open to the public.

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 staking champion or not.  With toddler and school group sessions, plus a 10% discount for groups of 10 or more, you can combine your staking 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.

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

Get your 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)

Get your skates on with 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, Broadstairs, Kent (30th November 2024 - 5th January 2025)

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