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ICE SKATING RINKS IN UK 2007/2008
ICE SKATING RINKS IN UK 2007/2008
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London girl Madge Syers skated to a gold medal in the 1908 London
Olympics - and put women's skating firmly on the map.First though, she
had to compete in the all-male world championships - and throw off the
restrictions of full-length costumes.Florence Madeleine Cave was born
in Kensington, London, September 16, 1881, one of 15 children. By the
time she was a teenager, Madge was a fixture at the Prince's Club in
Kensington, where she was natural on the ice.Back then figure skating
was a fairly restrictive sport and involved making a pattern in the ice
with skates and then tracing back over it. In the modern era
Olympic gold has been won byJeanette Altwegg, John Curry, Torvill
& Dean and Robin Cousins. Ice Skating Governing body :National Ice Skating Association
(NISA), National
Ice Centre (NIC)
Lower Parliament Street, Nottingham, NG1 1LA Tel: 0115 9888060
Fax: 0115 9888061 Email: info@iceskating.org.uk Web: www.iceskating.org.uk OUR GOLDEN
SKATING OLYMPIANS (Click on their namesfor biography)
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Open Air - Open Winter OnlyHampstead Heath Ice Skating Rink
Parliament Hill Fields
Hampstead, London, NW5 1QR
Tennis Courts, Dukes Field, Hampstead Heath, London (Tube: Kentish Town, Tufnell Park)
London (North)
London, County Hall, South Bank
Westminster Bridge Rd SE1 7PB
South Bank
Hyde Park, London
‘Festive fun in the
heart of London’ Set between Hyde Park Corner and the
Serpentine over five weeks this winter, Winter Wonderland is the
perfect event for family, friends and colleagues to delight in the
magical atmosphere of London this Christmas. Open from 10am to 10pm
each day, the 24,000m² Winter Wonderland site will feature London’s
largest outdoor ice rink, a toboggan slide, a traditional
and authentic German
Christmas Market with over twenty five separate wooden
chalets, numerous cafes and bars, an incredible 50m giant
observation wheel offering magnificent views of Hyde Park, a
carousel, a helter-skelter, carol concerts and a selection of amusement
rides to entertain all ages. For
further information on Winter Wonderland click here
Hyde Park Corner and the
Serpentine
Web:Hyde Park Winter Wonderland
Kew Gardens Ice Skating Rink
Saturday 8 December 2007 to Sunday 13 January 2008
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 (Tube: Kew Gardens)
Web:Kew Gardens Ice Rink
London (South)
Natural History Museum
Cromwell Road
South Kensington, London, SW7 5BD
(Tube: South Kensington)
Web:Natural History Museum Ice Rink
London (West)
Wednesday 21 November 2007 to Sunday 27 January 2008
Somerset House, The Strand, London, WC1R 1LA (Tube: Temple (not Sundays), Charing Cross, Holborn or Covent Garden)
Web:Somerset House Ice Rink
London (West End)
TOWER OF LONDON ICE RINK CLICK
Saturday 24 November 2007 to Sunday 13 January 2008
For
the past 900 years the Tower of London – Her Majesty's Royal Palace and
Fortress on the Thames - has been the setting for some of the most
significant events in British history. As well as being a state prison
and place of execution, the Tower has been host to an arsenal, royal
mint, royal zoo and jewel house. Now, following hugely successful
Christmas and New Year Season Ice Skating seasons over the last couple
of years, the Tower of London will once again be host to a magnificent
real-ice rink situated in the dry moat beneath the Outer Curtain Wall
of the Tower of London. The ice rink has a capacity of 250 per hourly
session. The Cafe Ice alongside the ice rink (no entrance charge) will
serving warming drinks and festive snacks for those wanting to take it
easy and relax after their skate or whilst watching others take to the
ice.The Tower of London has to be the most impressive and
best-preserved medieval castle in any European capital. In 1988 the
Tower of London, including its individual buildings which are
themselves of exceptional architectural and artistic significance, was
recognized by UNESCO as a setting of outstanding and universal value
and designated a World Heritage Site. In the years since its foundation
in the 11th century the Tower of London has stood as a vital symbol of
national identity. In Tudor days, when the waters of the River Thames
froze over, the Tower of London was a magnificent backdrop to many
Frost Fayres where hawkers would set up their stalls to sell
refreshments to those taking to the ice for fun and games. With the
creation of the outdoor ice rink for seven weeks this winter visitors
to the Tower of London will be able to experience a taste of these
historic frost fayres for themselves – a truly memorable festive
experience with the famous, and infamous, Tower of London as a
spectacular backdrop. don't miss out
Tower of London,
London EC3N 4AB
Tower Hill, London (Tube: Tower Hill or Monument)
Web:Tower of London Ice Rink
London (City)
Canary Wharf Ice Skating Rink
Saturday 18 November 2006 to Sunday 18 February 2007
Canada Square Park, Canary Wharf, London (Tube: Canary Wharf, Docklands Light Railway: Canary Wharf Tower)
Web: www.canarywharficerink.com
London (East)
Saturday 8 December 2007 to Sunday 13 January 2008
Old Royal Naval College, King William Walk, Greenwich, SE10 9NN (Docklands Light Railway: Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich)
Web:Greenwich Ice Rink
London (South)
O2 Ice Skating Rink - O2 Ice Disco, London
Tube: North Greenwich
http://www.theo2.co.uk/inside/ice-disco.html
Indoor - Open All Year
Alexandra
Palace Ice Rink
Alexandra Palace
Alexandra Palace Way
Wood Green
London
N22 7AY
Telephone: 020 8365 4386
Web: http://www.alexandrapalace.com
London (North)
Broadgate Ice Skating Rink
Broadgate
Ice Rink
Broadgate Arena
Liverpool Street
London
ECM 2QS
Telephone: 020 7505 4068
Web: http://www.broadgateice.co.uk
London (City)
Lee
Valley Ice Centre
Lea Bridge Road
Leyton
London
Telephone: 020 8533 3154
Web: http://www.leevalleypark.org.uk
Queens Ice Rink
17 Queensway
Bayswater London W2 4QP
Telephone: 020 7229
0172
Web: http://www.queensiceandbowl.co.uk
London (Central)
RM7 0AE
Tel: 01708 724 731
http://www.romfordicearena.co.uk/
Family Session - Sundays 10.00 - 11.30 am Junior Ice Hockey - For 8 - 16 years. Anyone welcome, turn up and play. Wednesdays 5.30 - 7pm (8-11yrs) & Thursdays 8.15 - 10.15pm (12-16yrs). Beat On Ice - an evening of skating in a lively nightclub atmosphere. Wednesdays 7.30 - 10.00pm, Fridays 7.30 - 10.00pm, Saturdays 10.30am - 12.15pm & 12.30pm-2.00pm, Sundays 2.00pm - 4.00pm & 8.00pm - 9.30pm After school sessions - Term Time Only - Wednesday 4.00pm - 5.30pm, Friday 4.00pm - 5.30pm. Beginners' open session - especially for those who don't like speed skaters whizzing past! Mondays 6.45 - 8.00pm
Hornsey Road
Islington N7 7NY
Tel: 020 7609 2166
http://www.aquaterra.org/Islington/skating/
Streatham
Ice Rink
386 Streatham High Road
London SW16 6HT
Telephone: 020 8769 7771
Web: http://www.streathamicearena.co.uk
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Ice (www.streetice.co.uk/booktickets.php) The
rink in Chamberlain Square is surrounded by amazing Victorian
architecture. Breaking with tradition, the L-shaped ice surface is
synthetic, a kind of plastic composite. I was sceptical, but it is
surprisingly good. It feels funny at first, not as slick as real ice
but easier to skate on, and good for beginners.Off-ice facilities: next door, at
the German Christmas Market in Victoria Square, you can refuel with hot
food and drink, and do some last-minute shopping.
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Located at Castle Park
in the centre of Bristol, this magical ice skating rink returns. A
heated marquee alongside the rink will be fully licenced and serve hot
and cold food. |
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The
Magical Ice Skating Rink, Castle Park (www.getyourskateson.com/) |
Avon |
Festival Leisure Park Basildon EssexGreat news we are staying at the Festival Leisure Park until the 24th February. Plenty of
parking and good access ensures Festival Leisure will provide a perfect
skating home for this winter. With plenty of restaurants to choose from
the leisure park provides a fantastic family day out for all. |
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Cascade
Ice Rink, Festival Leisure Park Festival Way Basildon Essex SS14 3BW Tel: 01268 764437 BASILDON ICE RINK CLICK |
Essex |
Bournemouth BIC Ice RinkSituated in the Purbeck Hall the BIC provides a perfect venue for winter skating. With a large car park adjacent to the building and inhouse catering facilities everything you want is under one roof. Skating starts on Wednesday 5th December and runs through until Sunday 24th February. Children from the age of 4 are welcome to skate however children aged 4 - 12 must be accompanied on the ice. Sessions last for 1 hour 30 minutes this includes getting on and off the ice. |
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Cascade
Ice Rink, Tel :0870 111
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Dorset |
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Bromley - Winter
Wonderland Ice Rink
Thursday
6th December 2007 until Sunday 6th January 2008
Following the popularity of the attraction last
year, visitors to Bromley town centre will again be able to get their
skates on this Christmas, as more and more people discover the fun of a
spin on the ice. To book: Telephone 0871 918 9218 |
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Kent |
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Cambridge
This year Cambridge hosts its very first ice rink at
Parkers Piece, and does so in spectacular style. This ice rink really
is unlike any other – it has ice bumper cars! The cars spin 360°,
travel forwards, backwards and sideways, and are very easy to operate.
If you don’t fancy skating or an ice bumper car, relax with a hot drink
in the Ice Café. 24 November 2007 – 6 January 2008 |
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Parker's
Piece Web:Cambridge on Ice |
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E.ON Ice Rink, Coventry
E.ON, the UK's largest integrated electricity and
gas company, will be spreading some festive cheer this Christmas with a
20x30 outdoor ice rink situated in the iconic Millennium Place. It will
epitomise a "Magical Winter Wonderland" with a stunning marquee
entrance with peaks to symbolize the city's three spires and will open
to the public on Saturday 17 November. 17 November 2007 - 6 January 2008 |
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Web:E.ON Ice Rink | Warwickshire |
Haven Green Ealing LondonAll good things must come to and end and now
skating has finished for the season. |
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Cascade Ice
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West
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The ice rink at the Eden
Project is already open and was
decorated with pumpkins for Halloween. It takes on a Christmas feel
from November 30 until January 6 when the outside of this tropical
garden will be transformed into a Nordic winter scene with Christmas
trees, lights and a choir. Skate slots cost £4 a person.
Elsewhere in the county you can skate to the backdrop of crashing
breakers and the rolling sea at Lamorna Cove. Normally a surf spot, this is the first
year the place has had a rink, care of The Cove hotel. From November 24
until January 5, sessions cost £10 for adults and £6 for
under-12s. To book, go
to www.edenbookings.com
or call 01726 811972.
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Exeter Castle, Devon
The 18th century courtyard of Exeter Castle will be
transformed into an enchanting icy world this Christmas - complete with
a great open-air ice rink. Just a 2 minute walk from the High Street,
the magical ice rink includes a 50ft Christmas tree and twinkling
lights. There are coaching sessions if you feel nervous on the ice, and
if you don't want to skate, have a seat in the marquees, where you can
watch the skaters on video screens. 23 November 2007 - 2 January 2008 |
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Web:Exeter Castle Ice Rink | Devon |
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Winter Wonderland Ice Rink at
Sandy Balls
01/12/07 - 31/01/08 Step into a woodland wonderland this Christmas
with Sandy Ball's ice skating rink. Book in early and enjoy a 'skate
and ate' session where you can savour a two meal course at The Bistro
before heading onto the ice. |
Fordingbridge,
New Forest, Hampshire
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Piece Hall Ice Skating Rink
Come ice skating in the
courtyard of this truly stunning Grade I Listed Building. Whilst you're
here, you can shop at the Piece Hall's 40 plus independent shops and
the Woolshops Shopping Centre close by.
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Piece
Hall Ice Skating Rink, Halifax, HX1 1RE |
Yorkshire |
| Hampton Court Ice Skating Rink Once
again The Hampton Court Palace Ice Rink will be located on the
beautiful west front of Henry VIII's historic red brick palace, the
ideal festive setting to enjoy Christmas fun and outdoor skating. The
Frost Fayre Cafe at Hampton Court Palace will also serving warming
drinks and festive snacks for those wanting to take it easy and relax
after their skate or while watching others take to the ice.
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Hampton
Court Palace, Hampton Court, East Molesey, Surrey, KT8 9AU (Train:
Hampton Court, from London Waterloo or Wimbledon) Web:Hampton Court Ice Rink |
Surrey |
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The 'Ice Cube' - Millennium
Square, Leeds City Centre
Experience the magic of open-air
ice skating this winter on one of Europe's largest outdoor ice rinks in
Millennium Square Leeds.Millennium Square Leeds is once again
transformed into a unique winter wonderland with over 1,250 metres of
real ice, the equivalent of 4.5 million individual ice cubes, smack in
the middle of Leeds city centre.By popular demand another cold front
settles in Yorkshire in 2008 as the UK's largest temporary open-air ice
rink makes a welcome return to Leeds city centre for another sell-out
season.12th January - 2nd March 2008 Now firmly established as Yorkshire’s most popular wintertime attraction, Leeds City Council are proud to welcome back the Ice Cube to the stylish civic setting of Millennium Square, offering visitors of all ages the chance to get their skates on and take to over 1200m2 of real ice!The rink is open every day 12th January - 2nd March 2008 [Weather permitting] from 10am to 9.30pm (10am to 7.30pm on Sundays) for people of all ages and abilities, with trained Ice Marshals on hand to teach beginners and offer friendly tips and advice. Following a successful introduction last year, the 10m2 nursery rink also returns with a safe haven for children aged 2–8 to find their feet on the ice for the first time! |
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The 'Ice Cube' - Millennium Square, Leeds City Centre Click here for ICE CUBE Millennium Square 2008 opening times and skating schedules! |
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St. Georges Hall, Liverpool
They have also installed a cafe at the end of the
hall below the organ where you can warm up with some hot chocolate, a
bowl of scouse, mulled wine etc. 21 December – 5 January (closed Christmas Day,
Boxing Day, New Year’s Day) Tickets for a 30 minute skate are available from St George’s Hall Heritage Centre. Pre-booking is advised and tickets can be reserved by calling 0151 225 6909, (booking fee £1 per transaction). |
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The Ice Rink (St will be open from 10am until 8pm (last admission 7.20 pm), from Friday 21 December until Saturday 5 January, closing only on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Tickets
for a 30 minute skate are available from St George's Hall Heritage
Centre. Pre-booking is advised and tickets can be reserved by
calling |
Merseyside |
Windsor Ice Skating Rink Ice
skating in a beautiful Victorian setting of Alexandra Park Gardens in
Windsor with views of the castle and next to the Thames. The real ice
rink will cover some 800m2 (8,600 sq feet) while ice rink cafe will
sell warming hot chocolates, mulled wine and festive snacks.
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Alexandra Park, Barry Avenue, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 3HY (Train: Windsor and Eton Riverside Station, from London Waterloo and Paddington) Web:Royal Windsor Ice Rink |
Berkshire |
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Enjoy the excitement of
skating outdoors and as night falls, join skaters of all ages on the
ice to skate under the magnificent canopy of twinkling lights. This
Christmas, Piccadilly Gardens hosts Manchester's ultimate winter
experience. |
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Web:Manchester Piccadilly Ice Rink | Manchester |
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The North
East's biggest and most popular ice rink is located at Times Square.
There's no better way to enjoy a winter's day or night than skating
here.
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Norwich
Escape to a magical winter wonderland in Norwich
this Christmas. The Ice Rink at The Forum Shopping Centre is decorated
with 30,000 twinkling lights, making it a beautiful place to skate with
your friends or family. The rink also offers Parent and Toddler skating
sessions so your little ones don't miss out. 10 November 2007 - 5 January 2008 |
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Web:The Ice Rink at The Forum | Norfolk |
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Southend Ice Skating Rink
Come along to Southend High Street where an Ice
Skating Rink, with real ice, is located outside the Odeon Cinema. |
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Cascade
Ice Rink,
Southend High Street, Southend
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Essex
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Southampton
Guildhall Ice
Rink
The
state-of-the art ice rink will join the popular German Market as a
special Christmas attraction for city centre shoppers and workers. The
Cafe in the Square will serve tempting refreshments.
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Southampton Guildhall, Civic Centre, Southampton, SO14 7LY |
Hampshire
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Trowbridge
In Trowbridge a lack of Christmas snow
won't be stopping festive skaters having a bit of spin on the
town's first ever open-air ice-skating rink.Due to be sited in the
centre of the town's 'Christmas Village' the 400 foot square synthetic
ice rink will be open for action from Thursday 30th November through to
Sunday 3rd December.Made of a plastic composite, the synthetic ice
surface may not be cold but being less slick than the real thing it
promises to be easier to skate on and perfect for beginners. |
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The outdoor ice
rink will be located in front
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UK first as this year Warwick
Castle discards the traditional
rink and gets set to install a 250m long ice river. The trail will take
skaters through the grounds and round the castle, past a number of
Victorian-themed events including Ebeneezer's haunted tower, Carter's
steam fair, carol singers and Victorian fairground rides. Day tickets
cost £17.95 for adults, £7.95 for children. Evening tickets
(5pm-7pm) costs £7.95 for adults and children. Family tickets
(two adults, two kids) cost £52.
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Warwick, Warwickshire, CV34 4QU |
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WestburyWestbury is another snow-free Wiltshire Winter Wonderland where wannabe sliders will be able to get their skates on this Christmas....In fact there's so much festive action going on in Westbury, this year, you're well advised to tackle it only with the aid of an 18 page booklet that's been published.Kicking-off on Friday 1st December, with the Father Christmas float and Christmas Lights switch-on, one of the highlights of the month long Christmas-a-thon has to be the out-door synthetic ice skating rink.This time, however, the out-door rink is only available for one day (Saturday 16th December to be specific). Due to be installed in the centre of Westbury, in Market Place, skating will be available from 10.00am and 4.00pm and will cost just £1.50 a go.CLICK HERE FOR THE FUN ICE WEBSITE |
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The Westbury ice skatingrink will be open on Saturday 16th December from 10.00am to 4.00pm and will be located on Market Place in Westbury. Children should wear trainers, old trousers, jumpers and gloves. Refreshments available. |
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Marwell's large outdoor ice rink
Delight in the magic of Marwell during the festive
season where winter is being welcomed with open arms. Pick up some tips
from the penguins and manoeuvre your way around the large outdoor ice
rink which is being assembled for the occasion.01/12/07 - 13/01/08 |
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Zoological Park, Nr Winchester, Hampshire http://www.marwell.org.uk/ |
Hampshire |
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Winchester Cathedral
Grab your hat
and gloves and head to Winchester's Christmas ice rink. Set in the
grounds of the beautiful Winchester Cathedral, there’s also an
adjoining café offering stunning views of the cathedral, and a
great Christmas market for those last-minute Christmas gifts. 30 November 2007 – 6 January 2008 |
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The Close WINCHESTER HANTS SO23 9LS Tel: 01962 857 276 Fax: 01962 857 201 Web: Winchester Cathedral Ice Rink |
Hampshire |
| The Ice Factor York This rink is set against the spectacular backdrop of Clifford's Tower in the centre of York. Framed by the Castle Museum, the Law Courts and Clifford’s Tower, the setting is made all the more festive with theatrical lighting, giant illuminated Christmas trees and the oak tree in the centre of the rink sparkling with fairy lights. |
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Web:The Ice Factor | Yorkshire |
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Silver Blades AltrinchamThere are different kinds of skating session at our rinks, such as Public Skating, Skool Skate, Chill Out, Disco Skate, Easy Skate, Disco Revival and Family Skate sessions. Please see the timetable for specific times. |
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Silver Blades AltrinchamSilver Blades Ice Rink T: 08700 85 29 29 |
Cheshire |
| Basingstoke Ice
Skating Rink Click Basingstoke
Ice Rink has a range of weekly events to help all the family enjoy ice
skating including Ice Tots, Disco Sessions, Student Nights, and special
Family Skating Sessions too.In addition Basingstoke Ice Rink is home to
a wide range of clubs including The Basingstoke Ice Skating Club for
figure skating, ice dance, synchronised skating, the Junior Hockey Club
who offer special 'age separated' ice hockey training sessions for
under 10s, under 12s, under 14s, under 16s and under 19s. Training
session are also held weekly for the Basingstoke Lady Bears Ice Hockey
Team, the Basingstoke Lady Bison Ice Hockey Team, the Basingstoke
Buffalos Ice Hockey Club, the Basingstoke Hyenas Ice Hockey club and
the Basingstoke Cougars Ice Hockey club. Due to the wide range of
specialised sessions offered at the Ice Rink we strongly advise
customers to always ring the ice arena before setting out to ensure
their session is available because Ice Hockey and other events can
affect the timetable, both at weekends and on weekdays. Basingstoke Bisons
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Basingstoke
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| Billingham Forum
Leisure Centre Click The Billingham Forum Ice Arena offers a wide range of skating activities for all the family including public skate sessions, family only sessions, ice skating parties, figure skating, private lessons, disco sessions. In addition Billingham Forum Ice Arena is home to not one, but two Ice Hockey Teams, the Billingham Bombers and the Cleveland Comets. Please note that occasionally routine maintenance or unforeseen circumstances may affect activities at the Ice Arena. Therefore it is always best to contact Billingham Forum before setting out to avoid disappointment. |
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| Blackburn
Ice Arena - Lancashire Whether
you're looking for a fun family day out or you've set your sights on
being the next olympic gold medal skater, Blackburn Ice Arena has it
all. As the North West's Regional Centre of Ice Skating Excellence, the
Blackburn Ice Arena facility offers something for everyone. With year
round skating, disco sessions for both juniors and seniors, family
skating and holiday fun. |
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