Public Ice Skating
Times and Prices

Times and Prices

Ice skating is a cool experience whatever your age or ability and where better to give it a go than at the National Ice Centre – the UK’s centre for excellence for ice sports.

There are a range of ice skating sessions on offer to suit all ages and abilities, from the loudest disco to quieter sessions for beginners and families. The NIC has two ice pads with most public sessions taking place on The Capital One Ice Rink.

For School Holiday skating times and sessions, please click here.

Regular Skating Times

Monday
13.15 – 14.45 Public Session
19.30 – 21.30 Public Session

Tuesday
10.00 – 11.30 Socialice (over 18’s session)*
13.15 – 14.45 Public Session

Wednesday
13.15 – 14.45 Public Session
19.30 – 21.30 Public Session (R&B night)

Thursday
10.00 – 11.30 Socialice (over 18’s session)*
13.15 – 14.45 Public Session
19.30 – 21.30 Public Session

Friday
13.15 – 14.45 Public Session
19.30 – 22.30 Public Session (Club night)

Saturday
10.00 – 12.00 Public Session
14.30 – 17.00 Public Session (Disco)
19.30 – 21.30 Public Session (Disco)

Sunday
10.00 – 12.00 Public Session
14.30 – 17.00 Public Session

*Please note, adult Socialice is not on every week and can only take place when we have two ice pads in operation. Please check our ice schedule as these sessions are subject to change.

Prices

Standard Skating Admissions (Friday night / Saturday / Sunday / and Nottingham School Holidays): £6 (plus £2 skate hire)

Skate and Save Sessions (Monday – Thursday / Friday afternoon / excludes Nottingham School Holidays): £4.50 (plus £2 skate hire)

NUS
Excludes theme parties: £5 (skate hire included)

Citycard
Valid during skate and save sessions only, excludes Nottingham School holidays: £5 (skate hire included)

Seniors
£3.50 (skate hire included)

Under 5’s
£2.50 (skate hire included)

Family Pass
£25.00 (skate hire included)

Family Five Pass
£31.00 (skate hire included)

Please note, there is a £2 spectator fee for all skating sessions in the Capital One rink.

Session Types

General
A relaxed environment to develop your skating. These sessions are popular with all skaters of all ages and abilities.

Disco
Lights down disco with music. On-ice toys not permitted.

Socialice
A fantastic session especially for adults, taking place between 10-11.30am on a Tuesday and Thursday when we have two ice pads in operation (see ice schedule for information). This will give over 18’s the chance to have a relaxed skate, sharpen their skills and meet up with friends.

Club Night
Friday’s is Club Night – tasty beats, resident and guest DJs, neon lights and strobes.

R&B Night
If you love your R&B vibes then the National Ice Centre is the place to be on a Wednesday night.

Parent & Toddler
Children aged between 18 months and five years can take part, with sessions aimed at building confidence and co-ordination whilst having fun with toys on the ice. » More Information

General Information

Food and Drink
Once you’ve skated to your heart’s content, why not relax and recharge your batteries with a tasty snack or hot drink in the T&D Cafe Bar or Icebreakers. Both offer a wide selection of food and drink – from burgers and hot dogs in Icebreakers to pastries and sandwiches in T&D Cafe Bar. Vending machines are also situated around the venue for your convenience. More information on the T&D Cafe Bar.

Skate Hire
Before you hit the ice you’ll need one essential item – your ice skates! Pick up your boots from Skate Hire which is just next to the Capital One Ice Rink. We have over 1,500 pairs of skates in a variety of sizes from baby 5 to adult 14. Be aware, on busy sessions demand can be high for skates. You can also buy your own skates from our shop, Ice Locker on 0843 373 3000 Option 2, Option 6.

Lockers
Keep all your personal belongings safe while you’re on the ice by placing them in one of our lockers. These are located in the skate hire area at a charge of 50p per opening (by purchasing a token from one of the machines).

What to wear
Comfortable, warm clothes are essential if you are coming ice skating along with a pair of cosy socks! It is quite chilly on the ice but once you start whizzing around the rink you’ll soon warm up. Wearing a few layers is a good idea so you can take off or add clothing when you need to. A pair of gloves might also come in useful.

Car Parking
There is no on site car parking at the National Ice Centre but don’t worry – the venue is easily accessible by foot, road, rail, tram and even via Nottingham East Midlands Airport. But if you are driving there are 1,120 car parking spaces within five minutes’ walk of the centre.

Toys
Toys are subject to availability and are only available on certain sessions at the manager’s discretion. Height restrictions apply. Under no circumstances are toys allowed on a disco session. If you are unsure which type of session you have booked, please contact Ticketing & Customer Services.

Get your skates on and get on the ice!
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» Getting to the National Ice Centre

» Capital One Parent & Toddler skating

» Capital One Learn To Skate courses