Skating and ice rinks in Wales

It doesn't matter if you're more like Bambi than Torvill and Dean; ice-skating is a great way to keep fit while enjoying yourself, whatever your ability. Check out these fabulous places to skate, for all ages and abilities. There are a number of ice rinks to enjoy seasonal skating plus all year round rinks.

Seasonal ice skating in South Wales

Ice Rink and Walk, Cardiff Castle

seasonal113 November 2025 - 04 January 2026. Cardiff's Winter Wonderland returns to the heart of the capital city each year. Cardiff Castle is home to this hugely popular winter attraction, with its covered ice rink and a magical 150m open-air ice walk, for plenty of ice-skating fun. It’s just one of many festive things to do in Caerdydd (Cardiff) around this time of year.

Cardiff sign lit up behind fence and Christmas trees hanging from ceiling.

lit up signs and ornamental ice hockey sign.

Christmas in Caerdydd, South Wales

Caerphilly on Ice, Owain Glyndwr playing field, Caerffili (Caerphilly)

20 November 2025 - 04 January 2026.

Enjoy a magical winter extravaganza at Caerphilly on Ice, with an amazing under-cover ice rink, Alpine Ski Bar, festive food and drink stalls and many more attractions to get you into the festive spirit!

Newport Winter Wonderland, Casnewydd (Newport), South Wales

21 November 2025 to 04 January 2026. Newport Winter Wonderland features an undercover ice rink. There are rides, refreshments and skating fun for all ages. The winter wonderland is located in Friars Walk Shopping Centre, a great place for Christmas shopping.

Skating at ICC Wales, Casnewydd, South Wales

09 December 2025 - 03 January 2026. Enjoy skating at ICC Wales in Casnewydd, with smooth synthetic ice. As well as the eco-friendly Glice rink, there are festive food and drink and Christmas gift stalls.

Seasonal ice skating in West Wales

Swansea Waterfront Winterland, Abertawe (Swansea)

Swansea21 November 2025 - 04 January 2026. Waterfront Winterland brings festive frolics to Abertawe. The alpine cabins and funfair attractions move in to Museum Park by the National Waterfront Museum, with a big all-ages ice rink and a smaller children-only ice rink. Partner your visit to the site with some Christmas shopping in The Quadrant shopping centre or on Oxford Street.

ice skaters in covered outdoor rink with coloured lights.

night time shot of winter wonderland fairground with toys in the foreground, people walking between amusements and a big wheel lit up in the background.

Waterfront Wonderland, Bae Abertawe, West Wales

Year round ice skating in North Wales

Deeside Ice Arena, Flintshire, North Wales

year-round DeesideDeeside Ice Arena is open throughout the year and is part of Deeside Leisure Centre. It offers multiple sessions for all age groups including public skating, patch ice, ice skating lessons and discos on ice. Skate hire and skating aids are available, together with a rink-side snack bar, making it a day out that can be enjoyed by the whole family.

If ice hockey is your sport you can watch a game and cheer on the home team, the Deeside Dragons, who compete in the National Ice Hockey League (Division 1 North).

Year round ice skating in Caerdydd, South Wales

Vindico Arena, Bae Caerdydd (Cardiff Bay)

Vindico Arena is open throughout the year. Whether you have never skated before or you're planning on competing in the next Winter Olympic Games, the arena offers courses to cater for all ages and levels. Alternatively, simply book onto a public skating session, hire some skates and free-style your way around the ice.

Located in the heart of Bae Caerdydd (Cardiff Bay) it is a unique multipurpose venue with two ice rinks and seating for over 3,000 spectators. It is also home to the Cardiff Devils ice hockey team, who play in the British Elite Ice Hockey League, which is the top tier of ice hockey in the UK.