Are all areas of the attraction accessible by wheelchair?

Yes, all areas are wheelchair accessible. apart from the upstairs party room

Can wheelchairs be rented? If so, what is the cost?

No, wheelchairs cannot be rented.

Do you offer special assistance for visitors in the wheelchair?

No, special assistance is not available.

Is Bench Buddy Arena wheelchair friendly?

Yes, Bench Buddy Arena is wheelchair friendly and has accessible toilets. apart from the upstairs party room

Is Bench Buddy Arena baby friendly?

Yes, there are baby changing facilities.

Are all areas of the attraction accessible with a pushchair?

Yes, all areas are pushchair friendly.

Is there a restroom for mothers that are breastfeeding?

Yes, there are breastfeeding rooms available.

Yes, Bench Buddy Arena is dog friendly Service/guide dogs only

Is there food and drink available to buy?

Yes there is dining and snack options.

Can visitors bring their own food?

No, guest are not allowed to bring their own food

How much does food and drink typically cost for a family of 4?

For a typical family of 4, food and drink costs around £20.

How far is the parking from the attraction?

There is on-site parking available

Can parking spaces be pre-booked or reserved?

No, parking can not be pre-booked or reserved.

Are there accessible spaces for visitors with disabilities?

Yes, there are accessible spaces for visitors with disabilities.

Does your attraction offer private hire, for parties or events?

Yes, Bench Buddy Arena has stated that you can hire privately for parties/events.

What type of packages do you offer?

we offer a standard party package, teen party package and private hire. we have different options fo rpeople to personlise there package

Can you rent a private room? If so, what are the costs?

you can hire the rinks, big or small from the price of £100 per hour.

Is catering provided?

Yes, private catering can be provided.

What is the maximum number of guests allowed?

The maximum number of guests allowed is 500.

Do visitors need to pre-book time slots or tickets to get into the attraction?

No, Bench Buddy Arena had stated that you do not need to pre-book.

Are there toilets available?

Yes, there are toilets available to the public.

Are there baby changing facilities available?

Yes, there are baby changing facilities available

Are there accessible toilets?

Yes, there are accessible toilets available

Bench Buddy Arena

Rotherham, South Yorkshire

Ages 2+

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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.

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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

Regular 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

General Admission

Child (4-17) : £5.00
Adult (17-18+) : £5.00

General Admission
Tuesday, 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

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Plan Your Visit

MorningAfternoonEvening

Typical visit time 2 - 3 hours

Suitable for Kids and Adults too

FAQs

Parking

: Yes, there is parking.
: No, there is no parking fees.
: There is on-site parking available
: No, parking can not be pre-booked or reserved.
: Yes, there are accessible spaces for visitors with disabilities.

Toilets

: Yes, there are toilets available to the public.
: Yes, there are baby changing facilities available
: Yes, there are accessible toilets available

Family Friendly Options

: Yes, there are baby changing facilities.
: Yes, all areas are pushchair friendly.
: Yes, there are breastfeeding rooms available.
: Yes, Bench Buddy Arena is dog friendly
Service/guide dogs only

Food & Drink

: Yes there is dining and snack options.
: No, guest are not allowed to bring their own food
: For a typical family of 4, food and drink costs around £20.

Accessibility Information

: Yes, all areas are wheelchair accessible.
apart from the upstairs party room
: No, wheelchairs cannot be rented.
: No, special assistance is not available.
: Yes, Bench Buddy Arena is wheelchair friendly and has accessible toilets.
apart from the upstairs party room

Tickets & Bookings

: No, Bench Buddy Arena had stated that you do not need to pre-book.

Private Hire & Birthday Parties

: Yes, Bench Buddy Arena has stated that you can hire privately for parties/events.
: we offer a standard party package, teen party package and private hire. we have different options fo rpeople to personlise there package
: you can hire the rinks, big or small from the price of £100 per hour.
: Yes, private catering can be provided.
: The maximum number of guests allowed is 500.

Contact Details

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Bench Buddy Arena
Unit 1
Riverside Development, Chesterton Road, Eastwood Trading Estate
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S65 1SU
England

Tel: 01709830011

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Transport Information

we have a park and ride and buses. we also have rotherham train station about 5 minutes away.

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Bench Buddy Arena

About Bench Buddy Arena

Family Days Out For Less

there is a variaty of things to do

a great atmospher and all in one package

something different and there is always something new going on

Facilities

Opening Times

Pricing & Tickets

Plan Your Visit

FAQs

Parking

Toilets

Family Friendly Options

Food & Drink

Accessibility Information

Tickets & Bookings

Private Hire & Birthday Parties

Contact Details

Transport Information

Verification & Last Updated

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Family Days Out For Less

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