Bench Buddy Arena
Rotherham, South Yorkshire
About Bench Buddy Arena
Bench Buddy Arena is a largely inline skating arena (other skates welcome some sessions) with a child-friendly cafe, spectator gallery: everything you need for a wheely fun afternoon! We have 3 different party package to offer which you can find all the information on our website.
During school holidays our opening times change as we have more sessions. We have disco on friday evening once a month for the family and we also have an adults only disco. Please check our website for opeining time and when our events are on.
We offer learn to skate and also learn to play roller hockey.
there is a variaty of things to do
we have many things going off at the arena. we have inline skating, inline hockey, partys, boxing, christmas events for all the family and friends.
a great atmospher and all in one package
we have a music system with all the latest chart music and amazing lighting a lovley cafe with hot and cold bevrages and hot and cold food.
something different and there is always something new going on
we have many events going on here at the arena, we also offer roller skating for poeple to try and get active and socialise.
Facilities
Toilets
Onsite Parking
Baby Changing
Food Available
Wheelchair Friendly
Card Payments Accepted
Opening Times
- Monday, Closed
- Tuesday, 16:00 - 18:00
- Wednesday, 16:00 - 18:00
- Thursday, Closed
- Friday, 16:00 - 18:00
- Saturday, 10:00 - 12:00 12:30 - 16:00
- Sunday, 10:00 - 12:00 12:30 - 16:00
Monday to Thursday 16:00 - 18:00 Friday 16:00 - 21:00 Saturday to Sunday 10:00 - 16:30
Pricing & Tickets
- Child (4-17) : £5.00
- Adult (17-18+) : £5.00
General AdmissionTuesday, Wednesday, and Friday public session £5.00/£4.50 skate hire
Friday night disco £5.00/£4.50 skate hire
Saturday and Sunday morning £6.00/£4.50 skate hire
Saturday and Sunday afternoon £8.00 /£4.50 skate hire
Book in advance for cheapest tickets
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time 2 - 3 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
FAQs
Parking
Toilets
Family Friendly Options
Food & Drink
Accessibility Information
Tickets & Bookings
Private Hire & Birthday Parties
Contact Details
Bench Buddy Arena
Unit 1
Riverside Development, Chesterton Road, Eastwood Trading Estate
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S65 1SU
England
Tel: 01709830011
Visit WebsiteTransport Information
we have a park and ride and buses. we also have rotherham train station about 5 minutes away.
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