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National Ice Centre, Nottingham

Play & Activity Centre · Nottinghamshire, England

National Ice Centre, Nottingham is a play & activity centre in Nottinghamshire, England. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

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PriceAdult £18 · Child £17 · Family £66
Checked on the official site: adult £13, junior (6-15) £12, under-6s free; family of 4 £46 (family of 3 £35, of 5 £57); skate hire £5 each (prices here include hire). Concessions for students and over-60s.
Best time to goWeekday daytimes; under-6s skate free.
School holiday tipEarly July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening.
Best agesAll ages from about 3; penguin skate aids help little ones
Under-6s free.
If it rainsIndoors - a good rainy-day option, but bring layers as the rink is cold
Money saverWeekday daytime sessions are cheaper and quieter; family tickets and bring-your-own skates save money
Top tipsThe UK's national ice centre, with two Olympic-size pads and daily public skating.
What to packGloves (often compulsory), thick socks, warm layers, a spare pair of socks

Details checked against the official website on 23 Oct 2026. Venue website or source

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