The Christmas Destination at Lakeside
Grays, EssexAbout The Christmas Destination at Lakeside
Round up your friends, family or even work colleagues and create new memories together on our all-weather, fully-covered ice rink! ⛸️
Sessions are an hour long, with 45 minutes of skating time for you to show off your moves. Not too confident or coming with little ones? Don’t worry! We have skate aids available to hire on your visit. ❄️✨
We are pleased to welcome SEND Sessions and our Weekday Super Saver offer, so make sure to book early to avoid disappointment! ❤️
Here's what you can expect: Snow Dome Waltzer, Santa’s Roller Coaster, avalanche, Observation Wheel, Vintage Dodgems, Santa’s Wacky races, Balloon ride, Circus funhouse, Toy Town carousel, Catch A Santa Claus, Candy cane bungee trampolines as well as Christmas game stalls! 😍
Opening hours: ⏰
Friday 15th November - Sunday 5th January
Monday - Thursday 4 pm-9 pm.
Friday 4 pm - 10 pm
Saturday & Sunday 10-10 pm
(From 13th December, 10 am-10 pm every day)
Ice skating ticket prices: 🎫
- Adult: £18.99
- Child (14 and under): £14.99
- Family ticket (2 adults + 2 kids or 1 adult + 3 kids): £59.99
- Carer (ID required): Free
The Destination with The Most Festive Fun in Essex!
The Christmas Destination has arrived at Lakeside! 🎅🎄
Round up your friends, family or even work colleagues and create new memories together on our all-weather, fully-covered ice rink! ⛸️
📅Opens 15th November - 5th January
🎡Entry to the park is free, tickets are only required for ice skating
We Offer SEND Sessions!
We have dedicated SEND Ice Skating Sessions this festive season.❄️
📅 Tuesday 26th November + Wednesday 11th December.
⏰ 4 pm-6 pm
These sessions are designed for those with special educational needs or disabilities. We aim to create a relaxed atmosphere, including turning the music down or off without using bright flashing lights. ✅
These sessions are designed for children and adults, please note all people who want to skate will require a ticket. Please ensure when booking you are booking the specific dates and timings for the SEND Sessions.
Grab Your Bargain Today!
Grab yourself a bargain on our Ice Rink, with our Weekday Super Saver tickets which are just £11.99 per person Monday - Thursday!
(Monday 18th November until Thursday 12th December)
That includes adults and children, so when booking make sure to look out for the little dot at the bottom on the weekdays!
All whilst stocks last. ❄️✨
Facilities
Toilets
Onsite Parking
Accessible Toilets
Baby Changing
Food Available
Wheelchair Friendly
Pushchair Friendly
Card Payments Accepted
Opening Times
- Monday, 16:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday, 16:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday, 16:00 - 21:00
- Thursday, 16:00 - 21:00
- Friday, 16:00 - 22:00
- Saturday, 10:00 - 22:00
- Sunday, 10:00 - 22:00
Pricing & Tickets
- Child (0-14) : £14.99
- Adult (15-18+) : £18.99
Book in advance for cheapest tickets
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Typical visit time 1 - 2 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
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