Ice skating · Christmas 2026
Ice skating near Birmingham
The 2026 ice skating season has finished. These were this year’s listings; we’ll update them for 2027.
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We’ve checked 2 ice rinks within 33 miles of Birmingham for Christmas 2026. 2 have confirmed 2026 dates. The first opens on Thursday 5 November (Ice Skate Birmingham).
Where prices are published, entry runs from £6.50 to £8.50 per skater. 1 has skate aids for beginners. The closest to the city centre is Ice Skate Birmingham, about 1 mile from Birmingham.
On this weekend
Based on each listing’s first and last dates. Some run on selected days only, so check times before you set off.
- ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Ice Skate Birmingham
Centenary Square, Birmingham · 1 mile from Birmingham
- When
- Thu 5 Nov – Sun 3 Jan
- Price
- From £8.50
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Rink
- Christmas rink
- Skate hire included
- Yes
- Skate aids
- Yes
- Session length
- 45 minutes
Dates: 5 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027, seven days a week
Times: Sessions on the hour, 10:00–21:00; the page gives opening as both 10am and 11am
Prices: Adults £10.50, children (12 and under) £8.50, students £8.50, family (2+2 or 1+3) £32, groups of 20+ £8 each
Skate hire is in the ticket and socks must be worn. Penguin skate aids cost £3 and lockers £1. Children under 7 must be with an adult.
Access: Wheelchairs and motorised wheelchairs are welcome on the iceChecked Mon 2 Nov · source: iceskatebirmingham.co.uk Book a session - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Winter Glow Ice Skating
Three Counties Showground, Malvern · 33 miles from Birmingham · run by Winter Glow
- When
- See dates below
- Price
- From £6.50
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Rink
- Christmas rink
Dates: Season dates not published on the page; princess parties on Sundays 6, 13, 20, 27 Dec and sensory sessions on 4, 11, 18 and 27 Dec
Prices: Adult £8.00–£16.00; child (3–16) £6.50–£13.00; wheelchair user £12.00 including one adult helper; lower prices off-peak
Allow 1.5 hours including 20 to 30 minutes to get ready. Princess parties with Elsa, Anna and Olaf run at 11:00 on Sundays 6, 13, 20 and 27 Dec. Wheelchair tickets include one adult helper.
Access: Sensory-friendly sessions with lower music and reduced capacity at 15:00 on 4, 11 and 18 Dec and 17:00 on 27 DecChecked Mon 2 Nov · source: tickets.winterglow.co.uk Book a session
Compare at a glance
| Name | Where | When | From | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ice Skate Birmingham | Birmingham (1 mi) | Thu 5 Nov – Sun 3 Jan | £8.50 | Book ahead |
| Winter Glow Ice Skating | Malvern (33 mi) | Season dates not published on the page; princess parties on Sundays 6, 13, 20, 27 Dec and sensory sessions on 4, 11, 18 and 27 Dec | £6.50 | Book ahead |
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Common questions
When do ice rinks near Birmingham open in 2026?
Confirmed so far: Ice Skate Birmingham (Thu 5 Nov). Every listing shows the date we last checked it.
Which ice rinks near Birmingham have skate aids?
Ice Skate Birmingham has skate aids. Numbers can be limited, so check when you book.
Are any ice rinks near Birmingham free?
None of the ones we checked is free. The cheapest is Winter Glow Ice Skating at £6.50, and the dearest Ice Skate Birmingham at £8.50.
Do you need to book ice rinks near Birmingham?
Book ahead for Ice Skate Birmingham and Winter Glow Ice Skating. Weekend slots go first, especially in the last fortnight of the season.
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