Ice skating · Christmas 2026
Ice skating near Liverpool
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 1 miles of Liverpool for Christmas 2026. 3 have confirmed 2026 dates. The first opens on Monday 16 November (IceBox at BOXPARK Liverpool).
Where prices are published, entry runs from £8 to £12.50 per skater. 3 have skate aids for beginners. The closest is Skate St George's, in central Liverpool.
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
Liverpool Christmas Wonderland Ice Rink
Pier Head, Liverpool · run by Icebox Live Ltd
- When
- Fri 20 Nov – Sun 3 Jan
- Price
- From £12.50
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Rink
- Christmas rink
- Ice
- Real ice
- Skate hire included
- Yes
- Skate aids
- Yes
- Session length
- 45 minutes
Dates: Fri 20 Nov 2026 – Sun 3 Jan 2027, closed Christmas Day
Times: Open daily 11am–9pm; hourly sessions from 11am, last skate 8pm; sessions are 45 minutes
Prices: Off-peak (to Fri 11 Dec): adult £15.50, child (3–12) £12.50, family £49–£52. Peak: adult £17.00, child £14.00, family £55–£58. Skate hire included, £1 booking fee included. Penguin skate aids £6 each. Entry to the site is free.
Covered rink, so sessions run in any weather. Children must be at least 3; under-13s need an adult (18+) on the ice, and one adult can supervise up to five children. Quieter sessions are weekdays before 3pm. Assistance dogs are welcome in the skate exchange and spectator areas.
Parking: No parking on site; Liverpool ONE and Q-Park Albert Dock are a short walkAccess: Site is step-free; wheelchair users welcome, one carer free per wheelchair skater; viewing platform is step-free.Checked Mon 2 Nov · source: liverpoolchristmaswonderland.com Book a session - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Skate St George's
St George's Plateau, Liverpool · in central Liverpool · run by Underbelly
- When
- Sat 21 Nov – Sun 3 Jan
- Price
- From £10
- Booking
- Book or turn up
- Rink
- Christmas rink
- Skate hire included
- Yes
- Skate aids
- Yes
- Session length
- 45 minutes
Dates: Sat 21 Nov 2026 – Sun 3 Jan 2027, closed Christmas Day
Times: Daily 10am–10pm, sessions 10:15am to 9:15pm; closes 6pm on 24 Dec; opens 12pm on 26 Dec and 1 Jan
Prices: Prices from £10.00 plus £3 transaction fee; skate hire included; skate aids for a small fee. Site entry is free.
Children under 3 cannot go on the rink; under-12s must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Until 14 Dec there is a £12 Parent & Mini Skater rate before 3pm Monday–Friday. No cloakroom on site, bags go in the Boot Room at the owner's risk. Assistance dogs welcome in outdoor areas.
Parking: Limited Blue Badge bays on surrounding streets; St John's Shopping Centre car park nearbyAccess: Wheelchair users welcome on the rink with motorised chairs switched off; level access from Lime Street entrance, main entrance has stairs; free personal assistant tickets via the box office.Checked Mon 2 Nov · source: skatestgeorges.co.uk Rink details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
IceBox at BOXPARK Liverpool
BOXPARK Liverpool, Cains Brewery Village, Liverpool · 1 mile from Liverpool · run by BOXPARK
- When
- Mon 16 Nov – Sun 10 Jan
- Price
- From £8
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Rink
- Christmas rink
- Skate hire included
- Yes
- Skate aids
- Yes
- Session length
- 45 minutes
Dates: Daily 16 Nov 2026 – 10 Jan 2027
Times: All sessions 45 minutes; sensory-friendly session every Sunday at 10am; Skate with Santa 12pm and 1pm, 19–24 Dec
Prices: Child (3–12) £8; adult (18+) or junior (13–17) from £10; student £10; adult and child from £16 (skate aids not included). All include skate hire.
Children must be accompanied by an adult, maximum two children per adult. A limited number of skate aids is available for each session. Street food and bars are on site. Adults-only advanced sessions run at 10pm Thursday to Sunday.
Checked Mon 2 Nov · source: boxpark.co.uk Book a session
Compare at a glance
| Name | Where | When | From | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Christmas Wonderland Ice Rink | Liverpool | Fri 20 Nov – Sun 3 Jan | £12.50 | Book ahead |
| Skate St George's | Liverpool (0 mi) | Sat 21 Nov – Sun 3 Jan | £10 | Either |
| IceBox at BOXPARK Liverpool | Liverpool (1 mi) | Mon 16 Nov – Sun 10 Jan | £8 | Book ahead |
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Common questions
When do ice rinks near Liverpool open in 2026?
Confirmed so far: IceBox at BOXPARK Liverpool (Mon 16 Nov); Liverpool Christmas Wonderland Ice Rink (Fri 20 Nov); Skate St George's (Sat 21 Nov). Every listing shows the date we last checked it.
Which ice rinks near Liverpool have skate aids?
Liverpool Christmas Wonderland Ice Rink, Skate St George's and IceBox at BOXPARK Liverpool have skate aids. Numbers can be limited, so check when you book.
Are any ice rinks near Liverpool free?
None of the ones we checked is free. The cheapest is IceBox at BOXPARK Liverpool at £8, and the dearest Liverpool Christmas Wonderland Ice Rink at £12.50.
Do you need to book ice rinks near Liverpool?
Book ahead for Liverpool Christmas Wonderland Ice Rink and IceBox at BOXPARK Liverpool. You can turn up at Skate St George's. Weekend slots go first, especially in the last fortnight of the season.
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