Ice skating · Christmas 2026
Ice skating near Manchester
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 1 ice rink within about 40 minutes’ drive of Manchester for Christmas 2026. It has confirmed 2026 dates. The first opens on Friday 6 November (Skate Manchester).
Where prices are published, entry is £13.75 per skater. It has skate aids for beginners. The closest is Skate Manchester, in central Manchester.
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
Skate Manchester
Cathedral Gardens, Manchester · in central Manchester · run by Tamarisk Events
- When
- Fri 6 Nov – Sun 3 Jan
- Price
- From £13.75
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Rink
- Christmas rink
- Skate hire included
- Yes
- Skate aids
- Yes
- Session length
- 45 minutes
Dates: 6 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027, closed Christmas Day
Prices: Adult from £17.50, child (ages 3–12) from £13.75, family from £52; VIP £6 extra; skate aids £5 to hire; skate hire included in ticket
The rink is covered, so sessions run in bad weather. Child tickets are for ages 3–12; anyone 13 or over needs an adult ticket. Guide dogs are allowed in the skate exchange and spectator areas.
Parking: No on-site parking; street parking on Chapel Street or near Victoria Station; disabled parking on Todd StreetAccess: Manual and electric wheelchair users can skate with a competent skater or a companion in crampons; carer tickets available; spectator platform has limited access.Checked Mon 2 Nov · source: skatemanchester.com Book a session
Compare at a glance
| Name | Where | When | From | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skate Manchester | Manchester (0 mi) | Fri 6 Nov – Sun 3 Jan | £13.75 | Book ahead |
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Common questions
When do ice rinks near Manchester open in 2026?
Confirmed so far: Skate Manchester (Fri 6 Nov). Every listing shows the date we last checked it.
Which ice rinks near Manchester have skate aids?
Skate Manchester has skate aids. Numbers can be limited, so check when you book.
Are any ice rinks near Manchester free?
None of the ones we checked is free. The cheapest is Skate Manchester at £13.75.
Do you need to book ice rinks near Manchester?
Book ahead for Skate Manchester. Weekend slots go first, especially in the last fortnight of the season.
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