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 ice rinks to enjoy all year round plus a number of seasonal skating rinks.
Ice skating in Cardiff, South WalesCardiff
Vindico Arena, 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 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.
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Ice Rink and Walk, Cardiff Castle
Seasonal skating rink. November - January, dates TBC. 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 it's covered ice rink and a magical 150m open-air ice walk, for plenty of ice-skating fun.
The Meadows Farm Village, Cardiff, South Wales
The Meadows Farm Village have skating as an optional part of entry to the farm/zoo. During the winter this synthetic ice rink is part of the experience that includes seeing the animals, a Santa experience and light trail. During the summer the rink is used for roller skating.
Skating at ICC Wales, Newport, South Wales
December - January, dates TBC. Enjoy skating at ICC Wales in Newport, with smooth synthetic ice. As well as the eco-friendly Glice rink, there are festive food and drink and Christmas gift stalls.
Winter Wonderland Ice Skating, Barry Island, Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales
From October - January, dates TBC. Set within the pleasure park, Winter Wonderland Ice Skating comes to Barry Island. Get your skates on for a festive swish around the ice and follow it up with a go on the rides.
Caerphilly on Ice, South Wales
November - January, dates TBC. Enjoy a magical winter extravaganza at Caerphilly on Ice. As well as ice skating there's food and drink
Ice skating in West Wales
Swansea Waterfront WinterlandSwansea
November - January, dates TBC. Waterfront Winterland brings festive frolics to Swansea city centre. 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 skating in North Wales
Deeside Ice Arena, Flintshire, North WalesDeeside
Deeside Ice Arena is open throughout the year and is part 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).
Book the ice activities via the dedicated online platform on the Aura Wales website.
