Ice skating · Christmas 2026
Ice skating near Bristol
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 37 miles of Bristol for Christmas 2026. 2 have confirmed 2026 dates. The first opens on Friday 20 November (Ice Skating at Somerset Winter Wonderland).
Where prices are published, entry runs from £5.95 to £13 per skater. 2 have skate aids for beginners. The closest to the city centre is Festive Skating at Jolly Nice, about 27 miles from Bristol.
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
Festive Skating at Jolly Nice
Jolly Nice Farm Shop, Frampton Mansell, Stroud · 27 miles from Bristol · run by Jolly Nice
- When
- 2026 season; dates not on the page
- Price
- From £5.95
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Rink
- Christmas rink
- Ice
- Synthetic
- Skate hire included
- Yes
- Skate aids
- Yes
- Session length
- 45 minutes
Prices: Super off-peak £5.95, off-peak £9.95, peak £14.95 (each includes a £1 booking fee)
Eco skate track made of Glice, not ice, under a covered stretch tent. Sessions are capped at 30 skaters and children under 5 are not allowed to skate. Tickets are non-refundable.
Under-5s: Not suitableChecked Mon 2 Nov · source: jollynicefarmshop.com Book a session - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Ice Skating at Somerset Winter Wonderland
Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton · 37 miles from Bristol
- When
- Fri 20 Nov – Thu 24 Dec
- Price
- Adults £15, children £13
- Booking
- Book or turn up
- Rink
- Christmas rink
- Ice
- Real ice
- Skate aids
- Yes
Dates: Fri 20 Nov – Thu 24 Dec 2026
Times: Term time (20 Nov–18 Dec) Mon–Fri 4pm–10pm, Sat–Sun 12pm–10pm; 19–24 Dec 12pm–10pm daily
Real ice in a bigger, fully undercover rink. Book a timeslot: key dates sell out quickly.
Checked Mon 2 Nov · source: somersetwinterwonderland.co.uk Rink details
Compare at a glance
| Name | Where | When | From | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Festive Skating at Jolly Nice | Frampton Mansell, Stroud (27 mi) | 2026 season; dates not on the page | £5.95 | Book ahead |
| Ice Skating at Somerset Winter Wonderland | Taunton (37 mi) | Fri 20 Nov – Thu 24 Dec | £13 | Either |
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Common questions
When do ice rinks near Bristol open in 2026?
Confirmed so far: Ice Skating at Somerset Winter Wonderland (Fri 20 Nov). Every listing shows the date we last checked it.
Which ice rinks near Bristol have skate aids?
Festive Skating at Jolly Nice and Ice Skating at Somerset Winter Wonderland have skate aids. Numbers can be limited, so check when you book.
Are any ice rinks near Bristol free?
None of the ones we checked is free. The cheapest is Festive Skating at Jolly Nice at £5.95, and the dearest Ice Skating at Somerset Winter Wonderland at £13.
Do you need to book ice rinks near Bristol?
Book ahead for Festive Skating at Jolly Nice. You can turn up at Ice Skating at Somerset Winter Wonderland. Weekend slots go first, especially in the last fortnight of the season.
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