24th November 2010 to 9th January 2011
Winter 2010 is the year to take to the ice, as a winter wonderland returns to Nottingham’s Old Market Square with the National Ice Centre Outdoor Ice Rink.
The Outdoor Ice Rink is open from Wednesday 24th November right through until Sunday 9th January 2011.
If you’ve never experienced ice skating then this is the year to do it, with an exhilarating and unmissable outdoor skating experience. Top ice experts have crafted this huge 20m by 40m rink, in front of the stunning backdrop of Nottingham’s Council House.
If you’re looking for a fantastic festive family fun day out, or fancy a romantic moonlit twirl on the ice, then this is the essential experience.
Tickets and Times
We strongly recommend that you buy your tickets in advance of the session you wish to attend, as each session has a strict maximum capacity.
Tickets are priced between £3 – £25*
The rink is open every day**
| Term Time | 12noon to 9.45pm |
| School Holidays and Weekends | 10am to 9.45pm |
Each session starts on the hour every hour (from 10am/12noon to 9pm) and lasts 45 minutes. We advise you to be with us 30 minutes before your session starts so you can put on your skates and be prepared for the session.
Overall, your experience will take approximately 45 minutes.
**excludes Christmas Day and New Years Day – CLOSED
Christmas Eve 10am – 9.45pm
Boxing Day 12noon – 5.45pm
New Years Eve 10am – 7.45pm
Where to buy
Before you buy your tickets you need to have an idea of the day and time you want to skate. It’s a good idea to have a couple of sessions in mind just in case your preferred session is sold out.
Hints and Tips
We want to make sure your trip to the Outdoor Ice Rink is a magical one, so please have a look at the hints and tips we’ve put together to make your visit as enjoyable as possible.
- Please arrive at the rink 30 minutes before your session so you have time to get your skates on, soak up the atmosphere and enjoy your full session on the ice.
- The ice rink is out in the open-air and skating will go on whatever the weather, rain, or shine! So make sure you wrap up warm, pull on your thick socks and don’t forget your gloves and woolly hat.
- Don’t worry if you’re an absolute beginner, our on-ice assistants will be around to lend you a hand and pass on some basic skating tips.
- There are a small number of lockers on-site located behind skate hire – the charge is £1 and they will be accessed by our rink assistants. Skaters are also reminded that bags, mobiles, cameras, long scarves and personal music players are not allowed on the ice at any time, so leave them at home if you can.
- Children will love the fun they can have on the ice and the smallest skate size we have is a child’s size seven. It is up to Mums and Dads to decide if their child is safe to skate, but youngsters under the age of eight must be accompanied by an adult. Any children under two will not be allowed on the rink and please do not lift or carry youngsters on the ice in the interest of safety.