Ice skating · Christmas 2026
Ice skating near Leicester
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 3 ice rinks within 25 miles of Leicester for Christmas 2026. 3 have confirmed 2026 dates. The first opens on Thursday 12 November (Ice Rink and Sky Skate at Nottingham Winter Wonderland).
Where prices are published, entry runs from £5 to £6.45 per skater. The closest to the city centre is Ice Rink and Sky Skate at Nottingham Winter Wonderland, about 22 miles from Leicester.
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
Christmas Skating at the National Ice Centre
National Ice Centre, Nottingham
- When
- See dates below
- Price
- From £5
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Rink
- Year-round rink
Dates: Christmas 2026; festive schedule listed as coming soon
Prices: Parent & Tots festive session: adults £5, children aged 5 and under free
Christmas 2026 programme includes Parent & Tots sessions, Santa's Grotto, a Light Switch-On and a Skate With The Panthers session. Festive public skating times are still to come.
Under-5s: Good for themChecked Mon 2 Nov · source: national-ice-centre.com Book a session - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Ice Rink and Sky Skate at Nottingham Winter Wonderland
Old Market Square, Nottingham · 22 miles from Leicester
- When
- From Thu 12 Nov
- Price
- Not published
- Rink
- Christmas rink
Dates: Winter Wonderland opens 12 Nov 2026; rink hours listed through 30 Dec
Times: Mon–Thu 12:30–22:30; Fri 11:15–23:00; Sat 10:00–23:00; Sun 10:00–22:15; 16–19 Dec 10:00–23:00; 27–30 Dec 10:00–21:45; 24, 26 and 31 Dec 10:00–20:00
Market stalls run in Old Market Square alongside the rink.
Checked Mon 2 Nov · source: nottinghamwinterwonderland.co.uk Rink details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Ice Skating at Whilton Locks Garden Village
Whilton Locks Garden Village, Daventry · 25 miles from Leicester
- When
- See dates below
- Price
- From £6.45
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Rink
- Christmas rink
- Ice
- Real ice
- Skate hire included
- Yes
Dates: Christmas 2026; bookings open, season dates not on the page
Prices: Adults £7.45 (early season), £11.20 (mid), £14.95 (peak); children £6.45, £9.70, £12.95
Real ice, open air and fully undercover. No booking fees. Free skate hire is included in the ticket price.
Parking: Free car parkingChecked Mon 2 Nov · source: wlgv.co.uk Book a session
Compare at a glance
| Name | Where | When | From | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas Skating at the National Ice Centre | Nottingham | Christmas 2026; festive schedule listed as coming soon | £5 | Book ahead |
| Ice Rink and Sky Skate at Nottingham Winter Wonderland | Nottingham (22 mi) | From Thu 12 Nov | — | — |
| Ice Skating at Whilton Locks Garden Village | Daventry (25 mi) | Christmas 2026; bookings open, season dates not on the page | £6.45 | Book ahead |
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Common questions
When do ice rinks near Leicester open in 2026?
Confirmed so far: Ice Rink and Sky Skate at Nottingham Winter Wonderland (Thu 12 Nov). Every listing shows the date we last checked it.
Are any ice rinks near Leicester free?
None of the ones we checked is free. The cheapest is Christmas Skating at the National Ice Centre at £5, and the dearest Ice Skating at Whilton Locks Garden Village at £6.45.
Do you need to book ice rinks near Leicester?
Book ahead for Christmas Skating at the National Ice Centre and Ice Skating at Whilton Locks Garden Village. Weekend slots go first, especially in the last fortnight of the season.
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