Ice skating · Christmas 2026
Ice skating near Nottingham
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 about 40 minutes’ drive of Nottingham for Christmas 2026. 2 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 is £5 per skater. The closest is Ice Rink and Sky Skate at Nottingham Winter Wonderland, in central Nottingham.
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 Rink and Sky Skate at Nottingham Winter Wonderland
Old Market Square, Nottingham · in central Nottingham
- 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
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
Compare at a glance
| Name | Where | When | From | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ice Rink and Sky Skate at Nottingham Winter Wonderland | Nottingham (0 mi) | From Thu 12 Nov | — | — |
| Christmas Skating at the National Ice Centre | Nottingham | Christmas 2026; festive schedule listed as coming soon | £5 | Book ahead |
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Common questions
When do ice rinks near Nottingham 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 Nottingham free?
None of the ones we checked is free. The cheapest is Christmas Skating at the National Ice Centre at £5.
Do you need to book ice rinks near Nottingham?
Book ahead for Christmas Skating at the National Ice Centre. Weekend slots go first, especially in the last fortnight of the season.
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