National Ice Centre
Nottingham, NottinghamshireAbout National Ice Centre
The National Ice Centre is the hub for all things ice skating! It's the UK's centre for ice sports excellence, with a varying range of sessions designed to suit all ages and abilities, from disco to family sessions to themed parties! The National Ice Centre complex is the UKs rst twin ice pad facility made up of 2 Olympic size ice rinks, one of which transforms into the Motorpoint Arena Nottingham, the biggest entertainment venue in the East Midlands. There are a range of skating sessions on oer to suit all ages and abilities every day, from the loudest disco to quieter sessions for beginners and families. The NIC is also home to Ice Locker - the UK's biggest ice sports store, the Great Britain Short Track Speed Skating Squad and The Nottingham Panthers: the oldest and one of the most successful ice hockey teams in the country! Top class facilities and coaching sta for a whole range of ice sports are on oer, from Synchronized Skating to Ice Hockey and Short Track Speed Skating to Figure skating! Plus on-ice equipment available for support and fun include Penguins, Seals and Bananas! So come on, get your skates on!
Facilities
Toilets
Changing Rooms
Accessible Toilets
Food Available
Wheelchair Friendly
Pushchair Friendly
Card Payments Accepted
Baby Changing
Opening Times
- Monday, 00:00 - 00:00
- Tuesday, 00:00 - 00:00
- Wednesday, 00:00 - 00:00
- Thursday, 00:00 - 00:00
- Friday, 00:00 - 00:00
- Saturday, 00:00 - 00:00
- Sunday, 00:00 - 00:00
Wednesday - 13:30-14:30/18:30-19:30 Friday - 13:30-14:30/19:00-21:00
Saturday - 10:30-12:30/14:30-16:30/19:00-21:00
Sunday - 10:30-12:30/14:30-16:30
Pricing & Tickets
- Babies and Toddlers (0-3) : Free
- Child (6-15) : £10.00
- Adult (16-18+) : £11.00
General AdmissionAdult – £11.00
Junior (up to age 15) – £10.00
Children aged 5 and under – FREE
Student (must present physical student ID card) – £6.00
Active Nottingham Card Holders – £6.00* (must have this discount added to your account prior to arrival and show your membership card)
Blue Light Card Holders – £6.00* (must have this discount added to your account prior to arrival and show membership card)
Seniors - £4.50
Family of 3 – £29.00
Family of 4 – £38.00
Family of 5 – £47.00
Ice equipment - £5.00
Locker tokens - 50p
Book in advance for cheapest tickets
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time 1 - 2 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
Bolero Square, The Lace Market
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG1 1LA
England
Tel: 0115 853 3000
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