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. I

t 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.

🎃⛸️ 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/

📚⛸️ The summer holidays are coming to an end, but there’s still time for one last skate before the new school year begin...
31/08/2026

📚⛸️ The summer holidays are coming to an end, but there’s still time for one last skate before the new school year begins! 💙

We’ve got some extra sessions on today to make the most of the final day of the holidays, before the kids head back to school on tomorrow. 🎒✨

Whether you’re squeezing in one last family day out or getting back into your usual skating routine, we’d love to see you on the ice! ⛸️

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

👶⛸️ Been enjoying our Parent & Tots sessions this summer? The good news is they don’t stop when the summer holidays do! ...
30/08/2026

👶⛸️ Been enjoying our Parent & Tots sessions this summer? The good news is they don’t stop when the summer holidays do! 🎉

Our Parent & Tots sessions run all year round, giving you and your little ones plenty of opportunities to get on the ice together 💙

✨ Under 5s skate FREE all year round!
✨ Special themed Parent & Tots sessions take place every school holiday
✨ Regular Parent & Tots sessions run throughout term time every Monday morning
✨ Tots are also welcome on any public skate session with a parent or guardian
✨ Pushchairs are welcome on all public skate sessions too!

So whether you’re looking for a fun activity during the holidays or a regular low-cost morning outing during term time, there’s always a chance to get your little one skating! 🧸⛸️

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

Come rain or shine, we’re here for you! ☔️ Pop your waterproofs on this bank holiday weekend and come and spend a day at...
29/08/2026

Come rain or shine, we’re here for you! ☔️ Pop your waterproofs on this bank holiday weekend and come and spend a day at the COOLEST indoor activity in Nottingham 💙⛸️ Tickets from £8 per person, with kids 5 & under skating for FREE!

⛸️ Bring your group to the ice! 🧊Looking for a fun, active group outing? Our group ice skating sessions are perfect for ...
28/08/2026

⛸️ Bring your group to the ice! 🧊

Looking for a fun, active group outing? Our group ice skating sessions are perfect for Guides, Beavers, Scouts, Brownies and other youth groups, as well as student societies, sports groups, children’s clubs and adult sports clubs!

Whether you’re planning a team social, group activity or just something a little different, get everyone together and hit the ice. 🙌

🎟️ £8 per person for groups of 15 or more
🧑‍🏫 Coaches & leaders skate FREE
⛸️ Suitable for groups of all ages and abilities

📅 Check out our available session times: national-ice-centre.com/times-and-prices/

📧 To book your group or make an enquiry, email: [email protected]

28/08/2026

🎃⛸️ Get ready for a FANG-TASTIC October half term at the National Ice Centre! 👻
From Friday 16 October - Sunday 1 November, we’re bringing you two weeks of skating, fun and family-friendly activities with a little Halloween magic thrown in! 🕷️✨

Here’s what’s happening:
⛸️ Daily Public Skating
⭐ Intensive Skating Lessons
🎨 Holiday Club
🎃 Themed Tots Sessions
👻 Halloween Party
🏒 Junior Ice Hockey Clinic

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

⛸️ Enjoyed our intensive lessons this summer? Or missed out this time? Whichever it was, don’t stop now - continue your ...
27/08/2026

⛸️ Enjoyed our intensive lessons this summer? Or missed out this time? Whichever it was, don’t stop now - continue your skating journey! ✨

Our weekly skating lessons are the perfect way to keep building your confidence, learning new skills and progressing on the ice, all year round 🥰⛸️

✨ Weekly Skating Lessons
✨ From just £42 per month
✨ Suitable for all ages and abilities

Find out more on our website! 💻⛸️ https://national-ice-centre.com/whats-on/general-skating-lessons/

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