Ice Magic in the Heart of Nottingham
Make memories on ice this Christmas at the National Ice Centre
Something magical is coming to the National Ice Centre this Christmas! Prepare to embark on a frosty adventure to the North Pole without leaving Nottingham. We’re creating an enchanting winter wonderland filled with festive fun, ice skating excitement, and a sprinkle of Christmas magic.
Christmas Activities & Events
Santa's Grotto
Meet the jolly old man himself, share your Christmas wishes, and capture precious memories. Surrounded by twinkling lights and the spirit of the season, your little ones will be captivated by the enchantment of Santa’s magical world.
With cosy corners for storytelling and delightful decorations, our Grotto is the perfect place to create unforgettable Christmas memories. For 2024 our Santa's Grotto is open from 21st to 24th December. Booking is essential.
With cosy corners for storytelling and delightful decorations, our Grotto is the perfect place to create unforgettable Christmas memories. For 2024 our Santa's Grotto is open from 21st to 24th December. Booking is essential.
Winter Family Fun Day
Join us on 1st December at our Winter Family Fun Day for a day of entertainment! Enjoy a host of free activities both on the ice and off the ice throughout the day!
Elf-tastic Ice Skating
Join us on the ice throughout November & December and enjoy a magical time of festive fun for the whole family.
Think festive tunes, twinkling lights and your favourite Christmas tunes - festive fun guaranteed!
Great Santa Skate
The Great Santa Skate returns on Thursday 12th December this Christmas, with hundreds of skating Santa's taking to the ice to help make Christmas special for children living in poverty. In support of Cash4Kids Mission Christmas. The perfect family-friendly event.
Festive Parent & Tots Sessions
It's twice the fun with our popular festive tots sessions this Christmas! Skate among our festive characters – gingerbread man, snowman, reindeer and elves at our special Christmas session. Adults skate for just £5 at this session, plus children aged 5 and under skate for free!
Christmas Holiday Club
For just £35 per day, children can join us at our Holiday Club for fun activities and ice skating everyday between 8.30am - 5.30pm! Open to children aged 7-13, we’ve got an exciting schedule which will help children to develop skills and boost confidence
Skate with the Nottingham Panthers
We’ve teamed up with the Nottingham Panthers to offer an exclusive skating session with the ice hockey players themselves!
The Countdown is on!
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