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ICE SKATING RINKS IN UK 2007/2008
ICE SKATING RINKS IN UK 2007/2008
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London girl Madge Syers skated to a gold medal in the 1908 London
Olympics - and put women's skating firmly on the map.First though, she
had to compete in the all-male world championships - and throw off the
restrictions of full-length costumes.Florence Madeleine Cave was born
in Kensington, London, September 16, 1881, one of 15 children. By the
time she was a teenager, Madge was a fixture at the Prince's Club in
Kensington, where she was natural on the ice.Back then figure skating
was a fairly restrictive sport and involved making a pattern in the ice
with skates and then tracing back over it. In the modern era
Olympic gold has been won byJeanette Altwegg, John Curry, Torvill
& Dean and Robin Cousins. Ice Skating Governing body :National Ice Skating Association
(NISA), National
Ice Centre (NIC)
Lower Parliament Street, Nottingham, NG1 1LA Tel: 0115 9888060
Fax: 0115 9888061 Email: info@iceskating.org.uk Web: www.iceskating.org.uk OUR GOLDEN
SKATING OLYMPIANS (Click on their namesfor biography)
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Open Air - Open Winter OnlyHampstead Heath Ice Skating Rink
Parliament Hill Fields
Hampstead, London, NW5 1QR
Tennis Courts, Dukes Field, Hampstead Heath, London (Tube: Kentish Town, Tufnell Park)
London (North)
London, County Hall, South Bank
Westminster Bridge Rd SE1 7PB
South Bank
Hyde Park, London
‘Festive fun in the
heart of London’ Set between Hyde Park Corner and the
Serpentine over five weeks this winter, Winter Wonderland is the
perfect event for family, friends and colleagues to delight in the
magical atmosphere of London this Christmas. Open from 10am to 10pm
each day, the 24,000m² Winter Wonderland site will feature London’s
largest outdoor ice rink, a toboggan slide, a traditional
and authentic German
Christmas Market with over twenty five separate wooden
chalets, numerous cafes and bars, an incredible 50m giant
observation wheel offering magnificent views of Hyde Park, a
carousel, a helter-skelter, carol concerts and a selection of amusement
rides to entertain all ages. For
further information on Winter Wonderland click here
Hyde Park Corner and the
Serpentine
Web:Hyde Park Winter Wonderland
Kew Gardens Ice Skating Rink
Saturday 8 December 2007 to Sunday 13 January 2008
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 (Tube: Kew Gardens)
Web:Kew Gardens Ice Rink
London (South)
Natural History Museum
Cromwell Road
South Kensington, London, SW7 5BD
(Tube: South Kensington)
Web:Natural History Museum Ice Rink
London (West)
Wednesday 21 November 2007 to Sunday 27 January 2008
Somerset House, The Strand, London, WC1R 1LA (Tube: Temple (not Sundays), Charing Cross, Holborn or Covent Garden)
Web:Somerset House Ice Rink
London (West End)
TOWER OF LONDON ICE RINK CLICK
Saturday 24 November 2007 to Sunday 13 January 2008
For
the past 900 years the Tower of London – Her Majesty's Royal Palace and
Fortress on the Thames - has been the setting for some of the most
significant events in British history. As well as being a state prison
and place of execution, the Tower has been host to an arsenal, royal
mint, royal zoo and jewel house. Now, following hugely successful
Christmas and New Year Season Ice Skating seasons over the last couple
of years, the Tower of London will once again be host to a magnificent
real-ice rink situated in the dry moat beneath the Outer Curtain Wall
of the Tower of London. The ice rink has a capacity of 250 per hourly
session. The Cafe Ice alongside the ice rink (no entrance charge) will
serving warming drinks and festive snacks for those wanting to take it
easy and relax after their skate or whilst watching others take to the
ice.The Tower of London has to be the most impressive and
best-preserved medieval castle in any European capital. In 1988 the
Tower of London, including its individual buildings which are
themselves of exceptional architectural and artistic significance, was
recognized by UNESCO as a setting of outstanding and universal value
and designated a World Heritage Site. In the years since its foundation
in the 11th century the Tower of London has stood as a vital symbol of
national identity. In Tudor days, when the waters of the River Thames
froze over, the Tower of London was a magnificent backdrop to many
Frost Fayres where hawkers would set up their stalls to sell
refreshments to those taking to the ice for fun and games. With the
creation of the outdoor ice rink for seven weeks this winter visitors
to the Tower of London will be able to experience a taste of these
historic frost fayres for themselves – a truly memorable festive
experience with the famous, and infamous, Tower of London as a
spectacular backdrop. don't miss out
Tower of London,
London EC3N 4AB
Tower Hill, London (Tube: Tower Hill or Monument)
Web:Tower of London Ice Rink
London (City)
Canary Wharf Ice Skating Rink
Saturday 18 November 2006 to Sunday 18 February 2007
Canada Square Park, Canary Wharf, London (Tube: Canary Wharf, Docklands Light Railway: Canary Wharf Tower)
Web: www.canarywharficerink.com
London (East)
Saturday 8 December 2007 to Sunday 13 January 2008
Old Royal Naval College, King William Walk, Greenwich, SE10 9NN (Docklands Light Railway: Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich)
Web:Greenwich Ice Rink
London (South)
O2 Ice Skating Rink - O2 Ice Disco, London
Tube: North Greenwich
http://www.theo2.co.uk/inside/ice-disco.html
Indoor - Open All Year
Alexandra
Palace Ice Rink
Alexandra Palace
Alexandra Palace Way
Wood Green
London
N22 7AY
Telephone: 020 8365 4386
Web: http://www.alexandrapalace.com
London (North)
Broadgate Ice Skating Rink
Broadgate
Ice Rink
Broadgate Arena
Liverpool Street
London
ECM 2QS
Telephone: 020 7505 4068
Web: http://www.broadgateice.co.uk
London (City)
Lee
Valley Ice Centre
Lea Bridge Road
Leyton
London
Telephone: 020 8533 3154
Web: http://www.leevalleypark.org.uk
Queens Ice Rink
17 Queensway
Bayswater London W2 4QP
Telephone: 020 7229
0172
Web: http://www.queensiceandbowl.co.uk
London (Central)
RM7 0AE
Tel: 01708 724 731
http://www.romfordicearena.co.uk/
Family Session - Sundays 10.00 - 11.30 am Junior Ice Hockey - For 8 - 16 years. Anyone welcome, turn up and play. Wednesdays 5.30 - 7pm (8-11yrs) & Thursdays 8.15 - 10.15pm (12-16yrs). Beat On Ice - an evening of skating in a lively nightclub atmosphere. Wednesdays 7.30 - 10.00pm, Fridays 7.30 - 10.00pm, Saturdays 10.30am - 12.15pm & 12.30pm-2.00pm, Sundays 2.00pm - 4.00pm & 8.00pm - 9.30pm After school sessions - Term Time Only - Wednesday 4.00pm - 5.30pm, Friday 4.00pm - 5.30pm. Beginners' open session - especially for those who don't like speed skaters whizzing past! Mondays 6.45 - 8.00pm
Hornsey Road
Islington N7 7NY
Tel: 020 7609 2166
http://www.aquaterra.org/Islington/skating/
Streatham
Ice Rink
386 Streatham High Road
London SW16 6HT
Telephone: 020 8769 7771
Web: http://www.streathamicearena.co.uk
Ice Skating Rinks in the UK
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Ice (www.streetice.co.uk/booktickets.php) The
rink in Chamberlain Square is surrounded by amazing Victorian
architecture. Breaking with tradition, the L-shaped ice surface is
synthetic, a kind of plastic composite. I was sceptical, but it is
surprisingly good. It feels funny at first, not as slick as real ice
but easier to skate on, and good for beginners.Off-ice facilities: next door, at
the German Christmas Market in Victoria Square, you can refuel with hot
food and drink, and do some last-minute shopping.
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Located at Castle Park
in the centre of Bristol, this magical ice skating rink returns. A
heated marquee alongside the rink will be fully licenced and serve hot
and cold food. |
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The
Magical Ice Skating Rink, Castle Park (www.getyourskateson.com/) |
Avon |
Festival Leisure Park Basildon EssexGreat news we are staying at the Festival Leisure Park until the 24th February. Plenty of
parking and good access ensures Festival Leisure will provide a perfect
skating home for this winter. With plenty of restaurants to choose from
the leisure park provides a fantastic family day out for all. |
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Cascade
Ice Rink, Festival Leisure Park Festival Way Basildon Essex SS14 3BW Tel: 01268 764437 BASILDON ICE RINK CLICK |
Essex |
Bournemouth BIC Ice RinkSituated in the Purbeck Hall the BIC provides a perfect venue for winter skating. With a large car park adjacent to the building and inhouse catering facilities everything you want is under one roof. Skating starts on Wednesday 5th December and runs through until Sunday 24th February. Children from the age of 4 are welcome to skate however children aged 4 - 12 must be accompanied on the ice. Sessions last for 1 hour 30 minutes this includes getting on and off the ice. |
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Cascade
Ice Rink, Tel :0870 111
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Dorset |
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Bromley - Winter
Wonderland Ice Rink
Thursday
6th December 2007 until Sunday 6th January 2008
Following the popularity of the attraction last
year, visitors to Bromley town centre will again be able to get their
skates on this Christmas, as more and more people discover the fun of a
spin on the ice. To book: Telephone 0871 918 9218 |
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Kent |
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Cambridge
This year Cambridge hosts its very first ice rink at
Parkers Piece, and does so in spectacular style. This ice rink really
is unlike any other – it has ice bumper cars! The cars spin 360°,
travel forwards, backwards and sideways, and are very easy to operate.
If you don’t fancy skating or an ice bumper car, relax with a hot drink
in the Ice Café. 24 November 2007 – 6 January 2008 |
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Parker's
Piece Web:Cambridge on Ice |
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E.ON Ice Rink, Coventry
E.ON, the UK's largest integrated electricity and
gas company, will be spreading some festive cheer this Christmas with a
20x30 outdoor ice rink situated in the iconic Millennium Place. It will
epitomise a "Magical Winter Wonderland" with a stunning marquee
entrance with peaks to symbolize the city's three spires and will open
to the public on Saturday 17 November. 17 November 2007 - 6 January 2008 |
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Web:E.ON Ice Rink | Warwickshire |
Haven Green Ealing LondonAll good things must come to and end and now
skating has finished for the season. |
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Cascade Ice
Rink, |
West
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The ice rink at the Eden
Project is already open and was
decorated with pumpkins for Halloween. It takes on a Christmas feel
from November 30 until January 6 when the outside of this tropical
garden will be transformed into a Nordic winter scene with Christmas
trees, lights and a choir. Skate slots cost £4 a person.
Elsewhere in the county you can skate to the backdrop of crashing
breakers and the rolling sea at Lamorna Cove. Normally a surf spot, this is the first
year the place has had a rink, care of The Cove hotel. From November 24
until January 5, sessions cost £10 for adults and £6 for
under-12s. To book, go
to www.edenbookings.com
or call 01726 811972.
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Exeter Castle, Devon
The 18th century courtyard of Exeter Castle will be
transformed into an enchanting icy world this Christmas - complete with
a great open-air ice rink. Just a 2 minute walk from the High Street,
the magical ice rink includes a 50ft Christmas tree and twinkling
lights. There are coaching sessions if you feel nervous on the ice, and
if you don't want to skate, have a seat in the marquees, where you can
watch the skaters on video screens. 23 November 2007 - 2 January 2008 |
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Web:Exeter Castle Ice Rink | Devon |
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Winter Wonderland Ice Rink at
Sandy Balls
01/12/07 - 31/01/08 Step into a woodland wonderland this Christmas
with Sandy Ball's ice skating rink. Book in early and enjoy a 'skate
and ate' session where you can savour a two meal course at The Bistro
before heading onto the ice. |
Fordingbridge,
New Forest, Hampshire
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Piece Hall Ice Skating Rink
Come ice skating in the
courtyard of this truly stunning Grade I Listed Building. Whilst you're
here, you can shop at the Piece Hall's 40 plus independent shops and
the Woolshops Shopping Centre close by.
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Piece
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Yorkshire |
| Hampton Court Ice Skating Rink Once
again The Hampton Court Palace Ice Rink will be located on the
beautiful west front of Henry VIII's historic red brick palace, the
ideal festive setting to enjoy Christmas fun and outdoor skating. The
Frost Fayre Cafe at Hampton Court Palace will also serving warming
drinks and festive snacks for those wanting to take it easy and relax
after their skate or while watching others take to the ice.
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Hampton
Court Palace, Hampton Court, East Molesey, Surrey, KT8 9AU (Train:
Hampton Court, from London Waterloo or Wimbledon) Web:Hampton Court Ice Rink |
Surrey |
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The 'Ice Cube' - Millennium
Square, Leeds City Centre
Experience the magic of open-air
ice skating this winter on one of Europe's largest outdoor ice rinks in
Millennium Square Leeds.Millennium Square Leeds is once again
transformed into a unique winter wonderland with over 1,250 metres of
real ice, the equivalent of 4.5 million individual ice cubes, smack in
the middle of Leeds city centre.By popular demand another cold front
settles in Yorkshire in 2008 as the UK's largest temporary open-air ice
rink makes a welcome return to Leeds city centre for another sell-out
season.12th January - 2nd March 2008 Now firmly established as Yorkshire’s most popular wintertime attraction, Leeds City Council are proud to welcome back the Ice Cube to the stylish civic setting of Millennium Square, offering visitors of all ages the chance to get their skates on and take to over 1200m2 of real ice!The rink is open every day 12th January - 2nd March 2008 [Weather permitting] from 10am to 9.30pm (10am to 7.30pm on Sundays) for people of all ages and abilities, with trained Ice Marshals on hand to teach beginners and offer friendly tips and advice. Following a successful introduction last year, the 10m2 nursery rink also returns with a safe haven for children aged 2–8 to find their feet on the ice for the first time! |
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The 'Ice Cube' - Millennium Square, Leeds City Centre Click here for ICE CUBE Millennium Square 2008 opening times and skating schedules! |
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St. Georges Hall, Liverpool
They have also installed a cafe at the end of the
hall below the organ where you can warm up with some hot chocolate, a
bowl of scouse, mulled wine etc. 21 December – 5 January (closed Christmas Day,
Boxing Day, New Year’s Day) Tickets for a 30 minute skate are available from St George’s Hall Heritage Centre. Pre-booking is advised and tickets can be reserved by calling 0151 225 6909, (booking fee £1 per transaction). |
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The Ice Rink (St will be open from 10am until 8pm (last admission 7.20 pm), from Friday 21 December until Saturday 5 January, closing only on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Tickets
for a 30 minute skate are available from St George's Hall Heritage
Centre. Pre-booking is advised and tickets can be reserved by
calling |
Merseyside |
Windsor Ice Skating Rink Ice
skating in a beautiful Victorian setting of Alexandra Park Gardens in
Windsor with views of the castle and next to the Thames. The real ice
rink will cover some 800m2 (8,600 sq feet) while ice rink cafe will
sell warming hot chocolates, mulled wine and festive snacks.
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Alexandra Park, Barry Avenue, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 3HY (Train: Windsor and Eton Riverside Station, from London Waterloo and Paddington) Web:Royal Windsor Ice Rink |
Berkshire |
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Enjoy the excitement of
skating outdoors and as night falls, join skaters of all ages on the
ice to skate under the magnificent canopy of twinkling lights. This
Christmas, Piccadilly Gardens hosts Manchester's ultimate winter
experience. |
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Web:Manchester Piccadilly Ice Rink | Manchester |
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The North
East's biggest and most popular ice rink is located at Times Square.
There's no better way to enjoy a winter's day or night than skating
here.
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Newcastle Tyne & Wear |
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Norwich
Escape to a magical winter wonderland in Norwich
this Christmas. The Ice Rink at The Forum Shopping Centre is decorated
with 30,000 twinkling lights, making it a beautiful place to skate with
your friends or family. The rink also offers Parent and Toddler skating
sessions so your little ones don't miss out. 10 November 2007 - 5 January 2008 |
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Web:The Ice Rink at The Forum | Norfolk |
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Southend Ice Skating Rink
Come along to Southend High Street where an Ice
Skating Rink, with real ice, is located outside the Odeon Cinema. |
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Cascade
Ice Rink,
Southend High Street, Southend
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Essex
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Southampton
Guildhall Ice
Rink
The
state-of-the art ice rink will join the popular German Market as a
special Christmas attraction for city centre shoppers and workers. The
Cafe in the Square will serve tempting refreshments.
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Southampton Guildhall, Civic Centre, Southampton, SO14 7LY |
Hampshire
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Trowbridge
In Trowbridge a lack of Christmas snow
won't be stopping festive skaters having a bit of spin on the
town's first ever open-air ice-skating rink.Due to be sited in the
centre of the town's 'Christmas Village' the 400 foot square synthetic
ice rink will be open for action from Thursday 30th November through to
Sunday 3rd December.Made of a plastic composite, the synthetic ice
surface may not be cold but being less slick than the real thing it
promises to be easier to skate on and perfect for beginners. |
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The outdoor ice
rink will be located in front
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UK first as this year Warwick
Castle discards the traditional
rink and gets set to install a 250m long ice river. The trail will take
skaters through the grounds and round the castle, past a number of
Victorian-themed events including Ebeneezer's haunted tower, Carter's
steam fair, carol singers and Victorian fairground rides. Day tickets
cost £17.95 for adults, £7.95 for children. Evening tickets
(5pm-7pm) costs £7.95 for adults and children. Family tickets
(two adults, two kids) cost £52.
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Warwick, Warwickshire, CV34 4QU |
Warwickshire |
WestburyWestbury is another snow-free Wiltshire Winter Wonderland where wannabe sliders will be able to get their skates on this Christmas....In fact there's so much festive action going on in Westbury, this year, you're well advised to tackle it only with the aid of an 18 page booklet that's been published.Kicking-off on Friday 1st December, with the Father Christmas float and Christmas Lights switch-on, one of the highlights of the month long Christmas-a-thon has to be the out-door synthetic ice skating rink.This time, however, the out-door rink is only available for one day (Saturday 16th December to be specific). Due to be installed in the centre of Westbury, in Market Place, skating will be available from 10.00am and 4.00pm and will cost just £1.50 a go.CLICK HERE FOR THE FUN ICE WEBSITE |
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The Westbury ice skatingrink will be open on Saturday 16th December from 10.00am to 4.00pm and will be located on Market Place in Westbury. Children should wear trainers, old trousers, jumpers and gloves. Refreshments available. |
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Marwell's large outdoor ice rink
Delight in the magic of Marwell during the festive
season where winter is being welcomed with open arms. Pick up some tips
from the penguins and manoeuvre your way around the large outdoor ice
rink which is being assembled for the occasion.01/12/07 - 13/01/08 |
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Zoological Park, Nr Winchester, Hampshire http://www.marwell.org.uk/ |
Hampshire |
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Winchester Cathedral
Grab your hat
and gloves and head to Winchester's Christmas ice rink. Set in the
grounds of the beautiful Winchester Cathedral, there’s also an
adjoining café offering stunning views of the cathedral, and a
great Christmas market for those last-minute Christmas gifts. 30 November 2007 – 6 January 2008 |
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The Close WINCHESTER HANTS SO23 9LS Tel: 01962 857 276 Fax: 01962 857 201 Web: Winchester Cathedral Ice Rink |
Hampshire |
| The Ice Factor York This rink is set against the spectacular backdrop of Clifford's Tower in the centre of York. Framed by the Castle Museum, the Law Courts and Clifford’s Tower, the setting is made all the more festive with theatrical lighting, giant illuminated Christmas trees and the oak tree in the centre of the rink sparkling with fairy lights. |
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Web:The Ice Factor | Yorkshire |
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Silver Blades AltrinchamThere are different kinds of skating session at our rinks, such as Public Skating, Skool Skate, Chill Out, Disco Skate, Easy Skate, Disco Revival and Family Skate sessions. Please see the timetable for specific times. |
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Silver Blades AltrinchamSilver Blades Ice Rink T: 08700 85 29 29 |
Cheshire |
| Basingstoke Ice
Skating Rink Click Basingstoke
Ice Rink has a range of weekly events to help all the family enjoy ice
skating including Ice Tots, Disco Sessions, Student Nights, and special
Family Skating Sessions too.In addition Basingstoke Ice Rink is home to
a wide range of clubs including The Basingstoke Ice Skating Club for
figure skating, ice dance, synchronised skating, the Junior Hockey Club
who offer special 'age separated' ice hockey training sessions for
under 10s, under 12s, under 14s, under 16s and under 19s. Training
session are also held weekly for the Basingstoke Lady Bears Ice Hockey
Team, the Basingstoke Lady Bison Ice Hockey Team, the Basingstoke
Buffalos Ice Hockey Club, the Basingstoke Hyenas Ice Hockey club and
the Basingstoke Cougars Ice Hockey club. Due to the wide range of
specialised sessions offered at the Ice Rink we strongly advise
customers to always ring the ice arena before setting out to ensure
their session is available because Ice Hockey and other events can
affect the timetable, both at weekends and on weekdays. Basingstoke Bisons
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Basingstoke
Ice Rink |
Hampshire |
| Billingham Forum
Leisure Centre Click The Billingham Forum Ice Arena offers a wide range of skating activities for all the family including public skate sessions, family only sessions, ice skating parties, figure skating, private lessons, disco sessions. In addition Billingham Forum Ice Arena is home to not one, but two Ice Hockey Teams, the Billingham Bombers and the Cleveland Comets. Please note that occasionally routine maintenance or unforeseen circumstances may affect activities at the Ice Arena. Therefore it is always best to contact Billingham Forum before setting out to avoid disappointment. |
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Billingham Forum Ice Arena |
Cleveland |
| Blackburn
Ice Arena - Lancashire Whether
you're looking for a fun family day out or you've set your sights on
being the next olympic gold medal skater, Blackburn Ice Arena has it
all. As the North West's Regional Centre of Ice Skating Excellence, the
Blackburn Ice Arena facility offers something for everyone. With year
round skating, disco sessions for both juniors and seniors, family
skating and holiday fun. |
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Blackburn Ice Arena |
Lancashire |
| Blackpool
Ice Arena - Lancashire Why
not discover a cool way to spend your day in the world's oldest
purpose-built ice theatre.
The Arena at Pleasure Beach, Blackpool plays host to the magnificent Hot Ice show in the evening, but during the day you can don your skates for a slice of ice. |
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Blackpool Ice Arena and The Arosa Ice Rink |
Lancashire |
| Bracknell -
John Nike Leisuresport Complex - Berkshire Bracknell Ice Rink is part of the Bracknell Ski and Snowboard Centre. Bracknell Ice Rink is a very busy ice rink. To allow as many groups, clubs and individuals access to the facilities the ice rink runs to a strict timetable. This timetable only fluctuates on days when there are special activities or school holiday sessions. If travelling from a distance please be sure to double check the session times before arriving.A number of ice skating courses aer available aswell including "Learn to Skate", "Beginners Skate", "Crash Course", adult courses and parent and toddler courses too! Special Skating Birthday Parties can be arranged while disco skating sessions are offered at the Bracknell Ice Rink each week, both at the weekend and after school. |
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Bracknell Ice Rink |
Berkshire |
| Bradford Ice Arena -
West Yorkshire The Bradford Ice Arena is on the first floor above Mecca Bingo and adjacent to the National Museum of Film Photography and Television in Bradford. It is also close to the Alhambra Theatre and the Central Police Station. Bradford Ice Arena is also in easy reach of the Bradford Interchange for buses and trains. Bradford Ice Arena is open for public skating 363 days of the year (closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day). Bradford Ice Arena specialize in themed birthday parties for children age six to fourteen and these can be arranged on most public sessions apart from those on Friday night and Saturday. There are two packages which include admission to the public session, skate hire and a meal. Cakes and goodie bags can also be provided. The Stars Party Suite is also available for hire to private parties of up to 400. A Skate Shop is also available for all your ice skating needs. |
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Bradford Ice Arena |
West Yorkshire |
| BRIGHTON ICE RINK the old ice rink, Queens
Square, Brighton, is now closed. Brighton-based contact for ice
and roller skating sports. 7E Varndean
Road, Brighton
01273 884188 |
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Queen Square Brighton BN1 3FD 01273 710640 |
Sussex |
| Bristol - John
Nike Leisuresport Complex - Gloucestershire The Bristol Ice Rink is located in the heart of Bristol City Centre and offers the opportunity to skate in a safe and enjoyable atmosphere. Bristol Ice Rink offers public ice skating sessions for all types of ice skaters including a full Learn to Skate Programme aswell as a Junior Ice Hockey Programme. Also, don't forget that while the kids are out there ice skating mums and dads can relax in the fully licensed bar or have a meal in the rink cafeteria. |
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Bristol Ice Rink |
Gloucestershire |
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Silver Blades Cannock
There are different kinds of skating session at our
rinks, such as Public Skating, Skool Skate, Chill Out, Disco Skate,
Easy Skate, Disco Revival and Family Skate sessions. Please see the
timetable for specific times. |
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Silver
Blades Ice Rink Lakeside Plaza Walkmill Lane, Bridgtown Cannock WS11 0AX Phone
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Staffordshire |
| Chelmsford-
Riverside Ice and Leisure Centre - Essex The latest in
sound and lighting effects combine with a lively disco atmosphere in
Riverside's ice rink, one of only two rinks in the whole of Essex. It's
also the home of the Chelmsford Chieftains Ice Hockey Team
and the venue for their exciting home matches. Rink-side
facilities at Riverside include a fully licensed bar, cafeteria, hot
and cold vending and seating for over 600 spectators. There are over
2000 pairs of skates available for hire at the rink. The programme
for the Ice Rink has been specially designed to provide the widest
possible range of entertainment and enjoyment for everyone. From
sessions for the whole family to the late evening disco sessions, ice
dance, ice hockey, private lessons, parties and courses. Please
note that session times are different during Essex County Council term
and school holiday dates.
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Riverside Ice and Leisure Centre, Victoria Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1FG tel:01245 615050 Riverside Ice and leisure is located in the centre of Chelmsford and is signposted as the 'Leisure Centre'. There is a large car and coach park next to the Centre. http://www.chelmsford.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=9777 |
Essex |
| Coventry- Planet
Ice Arena - Warwickshire The
Coventry Ice Rink is located at The Planet Ice Arena in Croft Road,
Coventry. Apart from Public ice skating sessions, the Coventry Ice Rink
is also home to the Coventry Chaos Ice Hockey Team, the Coventry
Phoenix Ladies Ice Hockey Team and the Coventry Junior Ice Hockey Team. |
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Coventry Ice Rink |
Warwickshire |
| Doncaster - Ice Caps
Ice Rink -South Yorkshire The Doncaster Dome provides an excellent
range of sports, leisure and fitness facilities to cater for all types
of people, from the beginner and recreational user, to the dedicated
sports person or enthusiast including the UK's first split-level Ice
Skating Rink. The revolutionary Hot Ice ensures that everyone can
comfortably ice skate all year round. The Ice Caps timetable is second
to none with Disco Nights, Happy Hour, Family Disco's, Foam Nights,
Themed Ice Skating Sessions and Ice Skating Lessons - at The Doncaster
Dome you have got the pick of the crop!
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South Yorkshire |
| The
Gillingham Ice Bowl Click The Gillingham Ice Skating Rink at the Gillingham Ice Bowl is one of the South East's most visited attractions over the last 21 years and continues to be a centre of sporting excellence in both Ice Hockey and Figure Skating. The rink is open all year and welcomes visitors seven days a week for public skating and offers a full size ice skating pad with seating for 800 spectators. Located conveniently just off the M2 at Junction 4 the ice skating rink offers everything you could want for a fun day out. |
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Kent |
| Gosport
- Holbrook Recreation Centre - Hampshire Gosport Ice Rink is situated on the A32
into Gosport, situated in a large park with children's play area,
adjacent to Holbrook Recreation Centre. The Centre offers an exciting
programme for beginners and well-established skaters. Ideal for coach
parties, day trips or group outings. Safety is of paramount importance
therefore trained skate martials supervise all public sessions.
Facilities at the Gosport Ice Skating Rink include a 40 metre by 20
metre indoor ice skating rink, public and family ice skating sessions,
ice skating lessons, ice hockey, ice skating parties, a cafe, bar and
skate shop.
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Hampshire |
| Grimsby
Leisure Centre - Lincolnshire Leisure
centre comprising fun pool, ice rink, gymnasium, sportshall, squash
facilities, tennis facilities, table tennis, badminton, bowls
(indoors), 5-a-side, netball. Something for everyone.
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Grimsby Ice Rink |
Lincolnshire |
| Guildford Ice Skating Rink Click The Guildford
Spectrum offers a fantastic selection of family leisure entertainment
to suit all ages: Spectrum has a magnificent complex
of four pools with a variety of sessions for beginners and splashers,
to serious swimmers and divers. Visit our Leisure Pool with fun
features including Flumes, Bubble Beds, Wave Machines and Sprays.
Tenpin Bowling - 32 lanes that incorporate a
computerised scoring system and automatic pin-setting equipment.An Olympic sized ice rink - A range of sessions, open to
all, including Ice Disco's, Parent and Toddler Skate and Family Time. Jump aboard Specky's Pirate Ship for four storeys of
safe soft play. Comprehensive
programme of swimming courses for both adults and children. Birthday parties to remember for your child! We can
offer a party to suit all age groups and interests. Spacetacular Kid's Club especially for 4 -10 year olds –
offering discounts on various activities.A
wide range of food and refreshment is on offer with 4 eateries and 2
licensed bars.
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Surrey |
| Hemel
Hempstead - Silverblades Ice Rink - Hertfordshire |
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Silverblades Ice Rink |
Hertfordshire |
| Hull Arena - Yorkshire The Hull Arena was renamed in April 1996
having been formerly known as 'Humberside Ice Arena'. Since then the
Hull Arena's reputation as 'The most versatile venue in Yorkshire' has
grown from strength to strength.
Hull Stingrays ClicksThe Hull Arena has an olympic sized ice rink, fully licensed bar & cafeteria. |
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Hull Ice Rink |
Yorkshire |
| Isle of Wight -
Planet Ice Arena Fantastic ice rink with sound and lights.
Public skating 7 days a week, ladies night, after school skate, hockey
skills and weekend disco sessions.
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Isle of Wight |
| Milton Keynes Ice
Skating Rink Planet Ice in Central Milton Keynes has a
lot to offer the Ice Skating enthusiast.
If you're interested in a little light recreational skate or would prefer some figure and dance then Planet Ice offers it all for the novice and the pro! |
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Milton Keynes Ice Rink |
Buckinghamshire |
| Nottingham -
National Ice Centre - Nottinghamshire The
£43 million National Ice Centre was the first twin Olympic-sized
(60m x 30m) ice rink facility in the UK.
Situated in the city’s fashionable Lace Market, the NIC is just a short stroll from the Old Market Square and provides top class facilities and coaching staff for a whole range of ice sports from Free Skating and Ice Dance to Synchronized Skating, Ice Hockey and Short Track Speed Skating. The Nottingham Panthers also train here and use the venue for their home games. Nottingham Panthers Click |
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National Ice Centre |
Nottinghamshire |
| Oxford Ice Rink -
Oxfordshire This isn't any old ice rink — it's open 24
hours a day, and sessions from 11pm to 6am can be booked out for
private ice parties. The mind boggles
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Oxford Ice Rink |
Oxfordshire |
| Peterborough -
Planet Ice Arena - Northamptonshire Planet Ice offers a wide range of sessions
through out the week, including a family dicso session, 'snowbabie',
for children age 18months to 5 years. Prices range from £3.40 to
£6.00 for all sessions, please see website for full details.
Concessions are available. Booking is advisable.
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Peterborough Ice Rink |
Northamptonshire |
| Plymouth
Pavilions - Devon Plymouth Pavilions boasts the only ice rink
in the South West, the Swiss Lake Ice
Rink is fitted with a
state-of-the-art light and disco system so the regular ice discos held
here have the best sound around. The rink has full disabled access and
there are various types of sled available for use on the ice.
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Plymouth Ice Rink |
Devon |
| Sheffield - Ice
Sheffield - Yorkshire Ice
Sheffield opened its doors to the public in May
2003. Sport England funded this £15.7 million major
development, a joint project between Sheffield International Venues,
Sheffield City Trust, Sheffield City Council and Governing Bodies.This state of the
art venue is the regions premier twin padded ice rink and has
already hosted a wide range of prestigious events including the British
Adult Ice Dance Championships and the British Ice Figure and Dance
Championships in 2003 and 2005. Ice Sheffield has played
host to a number of dry events including the National Judo
Championships and the venue has also featured on the high
profile Channel 4 series ‘The Games’ for three consecutive years! Ice
Sheffield is totally committed to catering for the interests and
aspirations of the whole community - offering recreational skating,
learn to skate sessions, children's birthday parties and ice disco
sessions... all running hand in hand with the elite performances and
ice sports development. Bridging the gap between the fun
skater and those in pursuit of excellence, Ice Sheffield offers a mixed
programme of activities.
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Ice Sheffield |
Yorkshire |
| Slough Ice Arena -
Buckinghamshire Slough Ice Arena is a great place to come
for an evening out with your friends or family. Great music, DJ's,
games on the ice, lighting effects and refreshment zones make for a
memorable time. You've
probably seen us on the TV recently as we have become one of the main
training venues for ITV's Dancing on Ice. If you have been inspired
then why not receive some expert coaching and tuition by signing up to
one of our courses.
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Slough Ice Arena |
Buckinghamshire |
| Solihull -
Blue Ice Plaza - Warwickshire Family Fun - Come along to Solihull Ice
Rink for a great day out! Go and get your ice skates and take to the
ice pad, you'll have plenty of fun skating around. When you want a
break go and enjoy a meal at the Ice Burger cafeteria or relax in the
warmth and comfort of Checkers Bar which opens up into a parents lounge
every Saturday and Sunday daytime. (No unacompanied children are
allowed in the parents lounge). Every
Saturday and Sunday the public session starts from 11.00am to 4.00pm.
There is a FREE disco with live DJ from 1.30pm to 4.00pm so come along
for a memorable experience. (Please be aware that on all disco sessions
there will be strobe effects from the disco lights).Bob Skates are available for hire for small
children. They have a twin blade to aid a steady balance and fit over a
childs shoe (up to a child size 8). Just ask at the Box Office upon
arrival for a pair of bob skates (subject to availability with a
£5.00 REFUNDABLE deposit).
Why not come along to the 'family friday' session, every friday 5.00pm until 6.30pm. This is a quiet session ideal for parents with young children! Look out for the 'exclusive family friday offer' vouchers (handed out via the box office)where a child under the age of 12 can skate for FREE when accompanied by a parent paying for admission and skate hire (only 1 child free per every full paying parent). |
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Warwickshire |
| Sutton
Leisure Centre - Nottinghamshire Sutton Ice Skating Rink offers great entertainment and sessions to suit varied age groups and abilities including: Generation - for all the family, young or old. There's music for everyone, disco lights and snow; Sub-Zero - It doesn't get any cooler, latest sounds, best DJ's, lights and snow; and Evolution - Massive sounds and fun for starters up to 13 years. In addition parent and toddler sessions with toys and games to teach under 5's to skate are available. A learn-to-skate programme suitable for all ages and abilities from complete beginners to the more advanced. The Sutton Ice Skating Rink run by SLM adheres to the IRMA National Guidelines for ice rink management. |
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Nottinghamshire |
| Swindon
- The Link Centre - Wiltshire The international-sized ice pad at the Swindown Ice Skating Rink at the Link Centre is recognised as a 'Centre of Excellence' for both figure skating and ice hockey. it is an approved national centre for squad training for the National Ice Skating Association and British Ice Hockey Associations, it is also a NISA approved regional test centre and it provides the south-west with a popular attraction which offers sessions for all ages and abilities. The Swindown Ice Skating Rink offers a range of ice skating session to suit everybody incluing General Skate Session, a mixed session of easy listening music allows you to practise your skating skills on the ice. Evening sessions include dance intervals; Family Skate Session, this session is aimed at younger children and families, a mixed selection of music caters for all tastes whilst you skate in a safe and friendly environment; Disco Session, an upbeat session aimed at teenagers, with disco lights, music and non-stop action on the ice, children Under 12 years of age must be accompanied by a responsible adult; Family Disco, similar to the disco session but in a more controlled environment which is suitable for younger children and families; and Children's Sessions, a skating session aimed specifically at children aged 5 to 12 years of age. Mums and dads, brothers and sisters are encouraged to join in. |
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Wiltshire |
| Telford Ice Rink -
Shropshire Telford Ice Skating Rink has a wide and varied skating programme suitable for all ages and abilities. Come along and try one of the sessions we have to offer. Visit Telford Ice Skating Rink during the day when there are quiet sessions with background music and lighting, or come along to an evening session and skate to the latest sounds and low lights. A range of ice skating lessons are available including Taster Sessions, Crash Courses and Regular Courses. In addition a range of activities are on offer including special Tots on Ice sessions, Ice Skating Parties (for children aged between 5 and 12 years) and special school holiday Daytime Sessions. Telford Ice Skating Rink is home to the Telford Tigers ice hockey team. |
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Telford Ice Rink |
Shropshire |
| Whitley Bay
Ice Skating Rink - Northumberland Whitley Bay Ice Rink is used by thousands
of people each week. So, whether you are an experienced ice skater,
hockey player or absolute beginner, the Whitley Bay Ice Skating Rink is
available all the year round for you to have fun. There are weekly
Family Sessions, Skate Sessions, Disco Sessions and Group Tuition
Sessions. In addition the ice rink is home to the Whitley Warriors Ice
Hockey team.
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| Aberdeen
Ice Skating Rink Overlooking the North Sea and adjacent to
the Beach Leisure Centre, the Linx Ice Arena is one of Scotland's
premier skating facilities. Opened
in 1992 the Linx Ice Arena offers a ''national size'' ice pad, 56m x
26m, with spectator seating for up to 1100, a café, occasional
bar and inline skate hire. (Ideal for use on the promenade adjacent to
the beach.) A varied ice
skating programme is offered and caters for all levels of skater from
complete beginners through to those who skate competitively I.e. Figure
Skating and Ice hockey. Linx
Ice Arena is home ot Aberdeen Ice Skating Club, Linx Skating Club and
Aberdeen Ice Hockey Club.
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Arena Beach Promenade Aberdeen Scotland AB24 5NR Telephone: 01224 655406 Aberdeen Ice Rink Click |
Grampian |
| Ayr Ice Skating Rink |  |
Ayr Ice Rink 9 Limekilns Road Ayr Ayrshire KA8 8DG Telephone: 01292 263 024 |
Ayrshire and Arran |
| Dumfries Ice Bowl The Dumfried Ice Skating Rink, the Dumfries Ice Bowl, is located at King Street in Dumfries and features a 56 metres by 29 metres ice pad that allows for figure ice skating, ice hockey, public ice skating and ice skating disco and a six rink Curling pad. In addition it includes a Bowls Hall (Events Hall), Cafeteria / Bar and Conference Facilities. The Dumfries Ice Rink is home to the Solway Sharks Ice Hockey Club - Dumfries and Galloway's only senior Ice Hockey team, the Sharks have firmly established themselves as regular challenging force for silverware in the Scottish National League; and the Dumfries Demons Ice Hockey - over the last 10 years the Demon's have provided the opportunity for those caught by the ice hockey bug to train and play in a friendly and fun set-up. The Demon's pride themselves on their fun approach to ice hockey and welcome all to either watch or even play. |
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Dumfries and Galloway |
| Dundee Ice Arena
- Angus and Dundee The Dundee Ice Rink is a state of the art multipurpose ice arena offering an excellent skating venue for all ice users. The Dundee Ice Arena offers a variety of public skating sessions throughout the year. All the public skating sessions are manned by ice stewards and the Dundee Ice Arena do have a very strict ice safety policy. All members of the ice arena staff are first aid qualified for all those little trips and falls so don't worry. The Dundee Ice Skating Rink has an array of ice hockey development at all levels from junior development set-ups from under 10's through to the under 19's, and are home to both SNL Clubs: Dundee Stars and Dundee Tigers who both play in The Scottish National League. The Dundee Ice Arena currently offer curling two days per week. Curling does not operate during school holidays or public holidays. (Curling season runs from October to March.) Dundee Ice Rink is the home of the Dundee Speed Skating Club the Dundee Speed Skating Club was reformed when the Dundee Ice Arena opened its doors in September 2000. The speed skating club is open to all ages and abilities. In addition the Dundee Ice Skating Rink has seven resident coaches who are available to take skating lessons for the more serious skaters. |
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Dundee Ice Arena |
Angus and Dundee |
| East
Kilbride Ice Rink - Lanarkshire The East Kilbride Ice Skating Rink is
situated within East Kilbride's Olympia Shopping Centre and caters for
general skating as well as curling. Facilities available here include
general ice skating, learn to ice skate programmes, curling sessions
and 50+ ice skaters sessions.
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East Kilbride Ice Rink |
Lanarkshire |
| EDINBURGH ICE
RINK CLICK Each year, over the
Christmas and New Year holiday period, an open-air ice rink is created
in East Princes Street Gardens. The rink is situated beside a small
funfair in the gardens, in the valley between the Scott Monument in
Princes Street and the Head Office of the Bank of Scotland in Bank
Street at the top of the Mound. Here is the rink in
December 2002. It is 40 metres long and can accommodate over 300
skaters. |
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Winter Wonderland Web:Winter Wonderland Ice Rink |
Edinburgh |
| Elgin -
Moray Leisure Centre - Grampian The Elgin Ice Skating Rink is located in the Moray Leisure Centre which has excellent ice skating facilities catering for all ages, abilities or interest. From Skating to Curling, Ice Hockey to Figure Skating; from the absolute beginner to the serious skater - with Ice Discos and Children's Parties also held regulary. Public Ice Skating Sessions take place throughout the week and are available for everyone. In addition there are special 50+ ice skating sessions. The Elgin Ice Rink encourages those with special needs to come skating. Wheel chairs are allowed on to the ice with a helper and a disabled skating chair is available for use. Parents and Toddlers sessions are held weekly and are aimed at getting both parents and children involved in the same activity.The Elgin Ice Rink at The Moray Leisure Centre also offers skating lessons for all ages and abilities. Childrens lessons start as young as 5 and its never to late to learn. Lessons cover all the basics from stopping and getting back up, through to beginner's ice hockey and figure skating. Curling is played in the ice rink from the beginning of September until the end of March. Family Skating and Family Disco sessions are aimed at specifically the families who wish to do things together. Children are only allowed if parents are skating and vice versa. |
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Grampian |
| Glasgow Ice Skating
Rink - Lanarkshire Buy Tickets: 0844 847 1722 or click here to buy online Don’t stay home and hibernate! Embrace the elements, don your best woolly hat and gloves and race to George Square for some dancing on ice at Glasgow’s newly remodelled skating rink. Skate around the monument in the heart of the square under the Christmas lights and afterwards stop off at the Festive Market for a warming glass of seasonal cheer. |
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Glasgow On Ice
Skating Rink, George Square, Glasgow Train: Queen Street, Metro: Buchanan Street Web:Glasgow on Ice |
Glasgow |
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Glasgow
Braehead Arena
Braehead Arena is an exciting venue in a
stunning location on the banks of the River Clyde just outside
Glasgow.We'd like to break the ice as of Monday 17th December the small
ice rink in our leisure mall will be closing. From that date all
skating will now take place in our Olympic sized Arena, so you can look
forward to a whole lot more fun. |
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Braehead
Shopping Centre,
Kings Inch Road, Glasgow G51 4BP Phone 0141 885
4611 Fax
0141 8868301
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| Greenock
-Waterfront Leisure Complex - Lanarkshire Think of the most fun you've ever had in a
swimming pool. Now think of the most fun you've had at an ice rink.
Double it or maybe even quadruple it, and you've got some idea of how
much fun the whole family can have at the Waterfront Leisure Complex. It's the fun capital of the West. A
leisure complex with a unique combination of ice and water thrills.
With everything from an outdoor lagoon to a tropical wave pool and ice
discos and curling rink.
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Waterfront Leisure Complex |
Lanarkshire |
| Inverness
Ice Centre - Highlands Inverness Ice Centre, which boasts a five rink ice facility for curling, skating and ice hockey, changing accommodation, social area and offices, has been purchased by Inverness Ice Centre Limited, supported by an award of £139,000 from sportscotland’s Lottery funded Sports Facilities Programme, together with additional funding from Inverness City’s Common Good Fund and Highland Council’s Education Department. The centre has proved extremely popular with the people of Inverness since it opened in 1967 and currently has a membership of over 1000. When fears were raised in 2001 that the centre might be lost to the commercial business sector, Inverness Ice Centre Limited rallied to retain it as an ice sports facility. The centre which is used by numerous Curling Clubs, Wheelchair Athletes, Moray Firth Ice Hockey Club, Inverness Skating Club, the Moray School of Skating and the general public, hopes that the relaunch of the centre will alert more people of all ages and abilities in the area to the facilities the centre has to offer and encourage them to take part in one of the many activities. |
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Inverness Ice Centre |
Highlands |
| Irvine - Magnum
Leisure Park - Ayrshire and Arran North
Ayrshire Leisure Limited operates two ice rinks, one at
Auchenharvie Leisure Centre and the other at the Magnum Leisure Centre.
Auchenharvie's ice rink is a split level rink, with the lower level
marked out for curling.The Magnum's ice rink is a larger flat rink with a
number of lanes marked out for curling. The
ice complex offers recreational skating, a seven rink curling facility,
ice hockey matches and for the coolest 12-18 year olds "Club Max", the
"Nightclub on Ice for Teenagers".
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Magnum Leisure Park |
Ayrshire and Arran |
| Kelso Ice Skating Rink The only Ice Rink in the Borders is in
Kelso. Public Skating sessions take place every Sunday afternoon and
Evening between September and March, with the Skittle Alley and Public
Bar next door.
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Kelso Ice
Rink Abbotseat Road Kelso Scotland Telephone: 01573 224774 |
Borders |
| Kilmarnock -
Galleon Ice Rink - Ayrshire and Arran The ice rink at the Galleon Centre is 20
meters by 44 meters with a seated viewing capacity extendable to 400.
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Ayrshire and Arran |
| Kirkcaldy - Fife Ice
Arena - Fife Spectators at all sessions are charged £1.50 & must be over the age of 21 years and must be Accompanying a SkaterMonday: End Ice 10:00am till 12 noon & 2:00pm till 4:00pm: Cost is £3.00 per person + £1.50 if skates are requiredTuesday: End Ice 10:00am till 12 noon & 2:00pm till 4:00pm: Cost is £3.00 per person + £1.50 if skates are required: A full Ice Disco from 7:30pm till 9:30pm: Cost is £5.00 per person + £1.50 if skates are requiredWednesday: End Ice 10:00am till 12 noon & 2:00pm till 4:00pm & 7:00pm till 9:00pm: Cost is £3.00 per person + £1.50 if skates are requiredThursday: End Ice 10:00am till 12 noon & 2:00pm till 4:00pm & 7:00pm till 9:00pm: Cost is £3.00 per person + £1.50 if skates are requiredFriday: Full Ice 10:00am till 12 Noon & 2:00pm till 4:00pm: Cost is £4.50 per person + £1.50 if skates are required. A Full Ice Disco from 7:00pm till 9:00pm: Cost is £5.00 per person + £1.50 if skates are required.Saturday: Full Ice 10:00am till 12 Noon & 2:00pm till 4:00pm: Cost is £4.50 per person + £1.50 if skates are requiredSunday: Full Ice Learn to Skate / Family Session 9:30am till 11:00am with NISA Coaches: Cost £6.00 per person including the use of hire skates if required: Full Ice Disco 3:00pm till 5:00pm: Cost is £5.00 per person + £1.50 if Skates are required |
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Fife |
| Lagoon
Leisure Centre - Lanarkshire The Lagoon Leisure Centre is the Flagship
Centre of Renfrewshire Leisure, and offers activities to suit everyone!
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Lanarkshire |
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Ice Rink Castle Street Hamilton Lanarkshire ML3 6BJ Telephone: 01698 282448 |
Lanarkshire |
| Lockerbie Ice
Rink - Dumfries and Galloway Skating is an individual sport for all
ages and abilities.
Is skating for you? - If you are looking for an activity that's fun, a competitive sport or simply a pleasurable way of keeping fit, skating is the sport for you. What is on offer? - You can skate for fun and enjoyment at public skating sessions with ice discos or you can learn the skills of figure skating with our qualified coaches. The sessions are on offer to both adults and juniors. Skates are supplied for hire at the ice rink. |
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Dumfries and Galloway |
| Murrayfield
- Riversdale Crescent - Edinburgh and the Lothians Safe friendly environment for all ages,
particularly youngsters.
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Murrayfield Ice Rink |
Edinburgh and the Lothians |
| Perth - Dewars
Conference Centre - Perthshire Ice Activities such as public skating,
learn to skate lessons and snowbabes for pre school children are
available.
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Perth Ice Rink |
Perthshire |
| Stevenston -
Auchenharvie Leisure Centre - Ayrshire and Arran North
Ayrshire Leisure Limited operates two ice rinks, one at
Auchenharvie Leisure Centre and the other at the Magnum Leisure Centre.
Auchenharvie's ice rink is a split level rink, with the lower level
marked out for curling.The Magnum's ice rink is a larger flat rink with a
number of lanes marked out for curling.
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Stevenston Ice Rink |
Ayrshire and Arran |
| Stirling Ice
Rink - Stirlingshire Stirling Ice Rink was opened in 1980 to cater for ice sport's needs in Central Scotland and is now owned by over 500 proud shareholders.Over the years the rink has become home to many clubs from the Central Belt and surrounding areas, who use the rinks facilities for Curling, Ice Hockey, Speed Skating and Figure Skating as well as this the rink also hosts Public Skating every Weekend. The rink has also over the years played host to many major domestic competitions, as well as hosting visitors from overseas, which has helped the rink build a reputation Worldwide for it's good curling and friendly atmosphere. |
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Stirlingshire |
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Wales
National Ice Rink Hayes Bridge Road Cardiff CF10 1GH Telephone: 02920 397198 |
Glamorgan |
| Planet Ice Cardiff We have a
session to suit everyone. Whether you're accomplished or learning.
Contact your local rink for more information Why not learn to skate with
professional trained coaches. We have excellent courses for all ages
approved by NISA
.FRISKY FRIDAY U18 SKATING: It's FRIDAY and here's where the fun starts with a
session for young skaters. There's great lighting and all the sounds
from clubland.Whether
a complete novice or an experienced skater there is a session for you
and your family at any of our arenas throughout the UK.
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Cardiff Bay,
Empire Way,
Cardiff, CF11 OSP Phone
02920382001 Fax 02920382006
Email cardiff@planet-ice.co.uk
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Wonderland, Cardiff
15 November 2007 -
6 January 2008
Enjoy 52 days of skating at Cardiff's Winter
Wonderland this Christmas. As well as the rink, which is lit up
beautifully by fairy lights, there's an ice café bar, a heated
terrace overlooking the ice, a traditional children's carousel and
rides, a Big Wheel and lots of free festive entertainment. The city also puts on free performances and family entertainment with a popular lantern parade starting off the Calennig (New Year) celebrations. |
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| Deeside Leisure
Centre - Flintshire The Deeside Ice Rink is the National Centre for Ice Sports in Wales and is located at the Deeside Leisure Centre in Queensferry in Deeside and features and Olympic sized Ice Rink, some 60 metres by 30 metres suitable for a wide range of ice sports and activities, including Ice Hockey, Curling and Disco on Ice. Ice Skating is the perfect exercise for all ages, as it is one of the few sports in which the whole family can take part in. Lessons are available. Whether you're an experienced skater or a novice, you'll join thousands of others who enjoy the fantastic facilities at Deeside Ice Rink. The ice rink also holds Ice Shows from time to time by the Deeside Ice Skating Club. Deeside Ice Rink is also home to the English National League Division 1 ice-hockey team the Flintshire Freeze. |
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| Dublin Ice Skating Rink Friday 23 November 2007 to Sunday 13 January 2008 Skate away to the sounds of the season on
Ireland's largest Ice Skating Rink! After the success of last year's
event, this year will see a massive 1500 square metres of real ice
covering two Ice Skating Rinks and a third area especially for
toddlers! This means that seasoned ice skating experts can enjoy
skating on the main rink while the not-so-confident-on-their-feet can
enjoy a slower pace on the beginner rink. With a designated slow zone
area, the beginner rink will have skating aids available to help people
find their feet! Arrive 20 minutes before your session to allow time
for check-in and skate hire. It's recommended to bring gloves and to
wear long socks and take an extra pair along for afterwards... and
remember you can also visit Santa's Polar Palace
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Dublin |
| Belfast Ice Skating Rink Belfast Giants Click |
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Custom House Square | Belfast |
| Dundonald Ice Skating Rink Dundonald
Ice Bowl is home to the only Olympic sized Ice Skating Rink on the
Island of Ireland. With DJ entertainment every weekend as well as
games, prizes and of course skating all under the incredible glitter
ball lighting, it really is a magical experience. The Dundonald Ice
Rink hosts a feast of activity including the annual N.I Open Skating
championships, skating concerts, music concerts and events and Ice
Hockey and Ice skating lessons, as well as the ability to accommodate
over 1500 skaters every day of the year. |
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Dundonald Ice Rink |
Belfast |
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Liffey Valley Ice Rink:
7up Christmas On Ice
Friday 23 November 2007 to Sunday 13 January
2008Liffey Valley Shopping Centre, Fonthill Road, Clondalkin, Ireland With spectacular covered ice rinks, festive fun, striking new venue design, entertainment and bars and cafes, there is something for everyone at 7up Christmas on Ice at the Liffey Valley Ice Rink, from families, school children, teens, young adults to corporate or general groups. To book: Telephone 0844 847 1722 or click here to buy online Get your skates on - 'cos 7UP Christmas on Ice is coming to The RDS AND Liffey Valley. Book now to beat the winter blues! Dates:
23rd November - 13th January
PRICES Since our last year-round ice rink closed down,
7Up Christmas on Ice has become a firm favourite in the Irish christmas
calender. It's a great way to relax and get into the Christmas Spirit
without having to face the madness that is christmas shopping on a
Saturday Afternoon (ick)! And this year, those clever folks at 7UP have
added an extra Ice-Rink at Liffey Valley Shopping Centre, making it
twice as easy for us to enjoy the festive fun. |
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 Liffey Valley S.C., Fonthill Rd. Dublin 22. |
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Fun Ice has supplied their synthetic ice rinks to many successful venues.
This unique surface is
dry
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there is no mess. It is not cold (it is ideal for skating in ball gowns
and tuxedoes). The surface is made up of a jigsaw formation so it can
be adapted to suit any area.
They carry a wide range of genuine ice skates ranging from a child's
size 9 to adult size 11.Many
people have converted from the wet ice rinks with its costs and
limitations to the unique Fun Ice Rinks. It can installed in just one
hour and the fully trained personnel will take the worry out of your
event.The rinks
are portable and artificial making them ideal for temporary
installations.
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 There are 77 real snow and
artificial ski slopes in Great Britain. Real snow resorts Scotland has the only natural ski resorts in Britain. There are five areas in which to ski and all have invested heavily over the last few years to rival the standards in many European resorts. Cairngorm, Glenshee and The Lecht resorts can be found in the Grampian mountain range, while the Nevis Range and Glencoe resorts are situated in the west of Scotland near Ben Nevis. The ski season tends to run from December to April and because low cost airline carriers fly to Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness, the cost of skiing keeps coming down. You can also ski in the Lake District in Cumbria when there is sufficient snow. |
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Artificially-made snow slopes
 There are three
real snow centres in England & one
in Scotland now .
They are open all year round, give a real snow experience and allow people to try the sport without the expense of travelling to Scotland, the rest of Europe and beyond.
UK Dry Slope Skiing Centres
 Ice Skates By Mary Bellis
Around the 14th Century, the Dutch started using wooden platform skates with flat iron bottom runners. The skates were attached to the skater's shoes with leather straps. Poles were used to propel the skater. Around 1500, the Dutch added a narrow metal double edged blade, making the poles a thing of the past, as the skater could now push and glide with his feet (called the "Dutch Roll"). In 1848, E. V. Bushnell of Philadelphia, PA invented the
first all steel clamp for skates. The first artificial ice rink
(mechanically-refrigerated) was built in 1876, at Chelsea, London,
England and was named the Glaciarium. It was built near the King's Road
in London by John Gamgee. In 1914, John E. Strauss, a blade maker from
St. Paul, Minnesota, invented the first closed toe blade made from one
piece of steel, making skates lighter and stronger. The largest outdoor
ice rink is the Fujikyu Highland Promenade Rink in Japan, built in 1967
and boasts an ice area of 165,750 square feet-- equal to 3.8 acres. More Ice Skating
History and Modern Ice Skating
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 Basingstoke Bison |
 Belfast Giants |
 Cardiff Devils |
 Coventry Blaze |
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 Edinburgh Capitals |
 Hull Stingrays |
 London Racers |
 Manchester Phoenix |
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 Newcastle Vipers |
 Nottingham Panthers |
 Sheffield Steelers |
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Ice Hockey Organisations |
Ice Hockey Clubs |
| English Ice Hockey Association |
Streatham Chiefs |
| Ice Hockey UK |
Streatham Youth Ice Hockey
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| Ice Hockey Superleague (ISL) | Romford Junior IHC |
| British National League |
SL TeamsAyr Scottish Eagles |
| English Rec Hockey League(Summer Cup) |
British National League TeamsBasingstoke Bison |
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CURLING |
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Come and try your hand at this exciting sport - it's both fun and challenging!! Beginners quickly get going on the ice and have a great time - right from the start. Many people are new to the sport so don't worry if you have yet to try curling - you will be in good company! A curling party is ideal for your next staff outing, team building event, birthday party – or just a good time out with your friends. Christmas party bookings are available. If you watched the 2006 Winter Olympics you can't have missed curling! One of Great Britain's very few medal opportunities, just missing out after the famous women's gold medal victory in 2002. It's a game played on ice (without skates) between teams of four. It's sometimes called "bowls on ice" - but there's a lot more to it than that...For those of you who are looking for a club search the club directory where you will find a list of ALL clubs affiliated to the Royal Caledonian Curling Club. There are over 600 clubs listed below: | |
| Area 01 - Ayrshire Province (29) | Area 04 - Glasgow Province (31) | Area 07 - West of Fife Province (13) | Area 10 - Inverness Province (20) |
| Area 01 - Galloway Province (9) | Area 05 - East Lothian Province (7) | Area 08 - Atholl Province (12) | Area 10 - Moray Province (20) |
| Area 01 - Rhins O'Gallowa' Province (10) | Area 05 - Midlothian Province (53) | Area 08 - Breadalbane Province (7) | Area 10 - Ross & Cromarty Province (10) |
| Area 02 - Border Province (21) | Area 05 - Peeblesshire Province (8) | Area 08 - Perth & District Province (27) | Area 10 - Sutherland Province (7) |
| Area 02 - Dumfriesshire Province (25) | Area 06 - Forth & Endrick Province (14) | Area 08 - Strathmore Province (16) | England (4) |
| Area 02 - Stewartry Province (15) | Area 06 - Scottish Central Province (8) | Area 08 - Upper Strathearn Province (11) | Northern Ireland (1) |
| Area 03 - Biggar District & Upper Clydesdale Province (11) | Area 06 - Stirlingshire Province (26) | Area 09 - Angus Province (12) | Scotland (4) |
| Area 03 - Lanarkshire Province (26) | Area 06 - West Lothian Province (9) | Area 09 - Dundee & District Province (15) | Wales (1) |
| Area 03 - Renfrewshire (Twelfth) Province (41) | Area 07 - Cupar District Province (15) | Area 09 - North & South Esk Province (14) | RCCC Areas (11) |
| Area 04 - Dunbartonshire (Tenth) Province (16) | Area 07 - East of Fife Province (15) | Area 09 - North Eastern Province (28) | RCCC Provinces (37) |
| Area 04 - Argyll Province (14) | Area 07 - Lochleven Province (16) | Area 10 - Grampian Province (10) |
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