National Ice Centre

National Ice Centre Glide into the exciting world of ice skating! Children under 5 skate for free at the National Ice Centre.
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We have tots sessions, foam parties, skating lessons, birthday parties and loads more! The National Ice Centre was given the royal seal of approval by HM the Queen on July 31 2002. This topped off £43 million and seven years of hard work, to turn the dream of the UK’s first centre of excellence in ice sports into reality. Nottingham has a long tradition of ice skating stretching back many years. It started way back in 1895 with skating on the frozen River Trent to over 60 years of skating in the old Ice Stadium. But it was the 80’s that really saw the glory days for British skating with Nottingham’s most famous couple Jane Torvill and Christopher Dean dominating the World and Olympic Championships. Their triumphs have inspired a whole new generation of youngsters into taking up ice sports. The Arena Rink was opened on the 1st April 2000 by Jayne Torvill and was followed by the Olympic Rink opening just a year later on 7th April 2001. This made the National Ice Centre the first twin Olympic-sized (60m x30m) ice rink facility in the UK heralding a new era in the development of ice skating. The centre now provides top class facilities and coaching staff for a whole range of ice sports from Free Skating and Ice Dance to Synchronized skating, ice hockey and Short Track Speed Skating. The National Ice Skating Association (NISA) has designated the National Ice Centre as a Centre of Excellence for Short Track Speed Skating and it is home to the Great Britain Short Track Speed Skating squad. The Nottingham Panthers also train here and use our venue for their home games. We have many elite ice skaters training at the NIC and run a successful skating academy. Coaches from the NIC also go out to city schools to teach the kids in-line blading and this programme now attracts hundreds of children. As well as boasting two Olympic sized ice pads the National Ice Centre is home to Motorpoint Arena Nottingham. The arena is the East Midlands hottest concert venue hosting live music and sporting entertainment to audiences of up to 10,000 people.

💪⛸️ POWERED BY YOU! 1 week to go! 💙This National Fitness Day (Wednesday 16 September), we’re celebrating the simple ways...
09/09/2026

💪⛸️ POWERED BY YOU! 1 week to go! 💙

This National Fitness Day (Wednesday 16 September), we’re celebrating the simple ways we can all keep moving, stay active and make physical activity part of our everyday lives.

And what better way to get moving than getting out on the ice? ⛸️✨ Whether you’re gliding, learning something new or simply having fun with friends and family, ice skating is a great way to stay active while enjoying yourself! National Fitness Day is about more than one day, it’s about taking small, sustainable steps towards a healthier, stronger future 💙

To celebrate National Fitness Day on Wednesday 16 September, we’re offering £8 ice skating tickets for our:

⛸️ 1:30pm-2:30pm
⛸️ 7:00pm-8:00pm

🎟️ Book your £8 session and get moving this National Fitness Day! https://national-ice-centre.com/

🎓⛸️ One week of the new school year ... how's YOUR routine going? 👀✨By now you’re hopefully settling into sixth form, co...
08/09/2026

🎓⛸️ One week of the new school year ... how's YOUR routine going? 👀✨

By now you’re hopefully settling into sixth form, college or further education, meeting new people and getting into the swing of things! So, why not take a break from studying and hit the ice? ⛸️💨

🎓 Bring your valid student ID and enjoy skating for just £8 per session, all year round! 🎉

New timetable, new friends, same great excuse to skate 💙⛸️ https://nationalicecentre.gladstonego.cloud/book

🍂 OCTOBER HOLIDAY CLUB IS COMING! 🎉⛸️ Looking for something fun to keep the kids entertained this October half term? We’...
06/09/2026

🍂 OCTOBER HOLIDAY CLUB IS COMING! 🎉⛸️ Looking for something fun to keep the kids entertained this October half term? We’ve got a whole week of activities, new friends and plenty of fun waiting for them!

💙 Book individual days or the whole week!
⛸️ Ice skating
⚽ Multi-sports
🎨 Arts & crafts
🍎 Lunches & snacks included

Perfect for ages 7-13, our Holiday Club is a great way to keep them active, entertained and having fun throughout the school holidays! 🥰

📅 19-23 October 2026
📅 26-30 October 2026

🎃 Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out! https://national-ice-centre.com/whats-on/holiday-club/

⛸️✨ Think you’re too old to learn to skate? Think again! 💙 Whether you’ve always wanted to give skating a go, never had ...
05/09/2026

⛸️✨ Think you’re too old to learn to skate? Think again! 💙 Whether you’ve always wanted to give skating a go, never had the confidence to step on the ice, or simply fancy trying something new later in life - it’s never too late to start! 🥰⛸️

✨ Weekly Skating Lessons
✨ Build confidence from your very first step on the ice
✨ Learn at your own pace
✨ Suitable for beginners and all abilities
✨ £60 per month
✨ Unlimited free public skating to practice your new skills!

You don’t need to be a natural. You don’t need to have skated before. All you need is the confidence to take that first step. 💙

So, why not make this the year you finally give it a go? ⛸️✨

Find out more and start your skating journey on our website! 💻 https://national-ice-centre.com/whats-on/ice-skating-lessons-nottingham/

04/09/2026

The secret is OUT! We cannot WAIT for 2027! 💙⛸️

🎒✨ New school year. New friends. NEW memories! ⛸️🎉Whether they’ve started a brand-new school or are catching up with fam...
04/09/2026

🎒✨ New school year. New friends. NEW memories! ⛸️🎉

Whether they’ve started a brand-new school or are catching up with familiar faces, the first week back is all about making new friends - so why not celebrate with the COOLEST party around? ❄️💙

Our birthday party package is packed with fun, making it the perfect way to bring their new school friends together:
⛸️ 1-hour public skating session & skate hire
👧 Party package for up to 15 children
👨‍👩‍👧 Parents skate FREE
🎁 FREE return skate for every guest
🛷 FREE on-ice equipment
🍕 Party food included
🖍️ Activity mats & crayons

From first wobbly steps to confident skating, there’ll be plenty of laughs, giggles and memories made along the way! 💙

Book your party today - https://national-ice-centre.com/birthday-parties/

🎃⛸️ ICYMI: October half term is coming to the National Ice Centre! 👻Looking for things to do with the family this Octobe...
03/09/2026

🎃⛸️ ICYMI: October half term is coming to the National Ice Centre! 👻

Looking for things to do with the family this October? We’ve got two weeks packed with skating, fun and family-friendly activities, with a little Halloween magic thrown in! 🕷️✨

From daily ice skating sessions and Intensive Skating Lessons to our Holiday Club, themed Tots Sessions, Halloween Party and Junior Ice Hockey Clinic - there’s something for everyone! ⛸️🏒🎨

👀 Don’t miss out - find out what’s happening and start planning your October half term!

👉 Find out more: https://national-ice-centre.com/whats-on/october-half-term-nic/

Summer 2026, wrapped ☀️ A few moments from the roll! Here’s to the memories you gave us 💙
02/09/2026

Summer 2026, wrapped ☀️ A few moments from the roll! Here’s to the memories you gave us 💙

🎓⛸️ Good luck to everyone starting sixth form, college or further education this week! A new year means new beginnings, ...
01/09/2026

🎓⛸️ Good luck to everyone starting sixth form, college or further education this week!

A new year means new beginnings, new friends and, of course … your new student card! 👀✨ Don’t forget to bring it along to the rink and show us your valid student ID to enjoy skating for just £8 per session, all year round! 🎉⛸️

https://national-ice-centre.com/times-and-prices/

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