Each winter, our dedicated teams travel far and wide across the UK to design, install, and manage temporary real ice rinks for a wide variety of clients and events. From bustling city centres and shopping destinations to festive markets, our installations are tailored to deliver exceptional skating experiences that delight visitors of all ages.
Our diverse solutions range from fully covered ice rinks, perfect for skating in any weather, to open-air real ice rinks that provide an authentic, traditional skating experience. With flexible sizes, layouts, and supporting structures, the possibilities are endless — allowing us to create memorable, high-quality experiences for every venue and audience.
We know planning an ice rink event can raise lots of questions. That’s why we’ve compiled answers to our most frequently asked questions below. From installation timelines and operational guidance to technical specifications and staffing support, you’ll find helpful insights to guide your planning.
If there’s anything else you’d like to know, our team is always happy to help. You can email us directly or give us a call on 01454 568800. We’d be delighted to discuss your event requirements, offer expert advice, and help you create your most successful and memorable ice rink event yet.
All of our ice rinks are made of real ice and are not synthetic. Our unique ice system has been specifically designed for its rapid deployment and quick-freezing properties.
The average ice rink is 600m2 but there are smaller and larger sizes available. We can provide flexible solutions depending on your requirements. Some of our smallest rinks are 300m2 which would be 100 skaters per session. Our larger rinks are 1500m2 which can hold 500 skaters per session.
It depends on the size and construction of the rink. Typically it will take 2 to 3 days to build and freezing the water takes a further 36-72 hours. The overall build will take longer if the ground area is unlevel and a platform is needed to be built so it is level or other infrastructure is needed like skate exchange areas.
We offer tailored packages which can include a variety of skates, skating aids, ice resurfacers, temporary structures, ticketing solution, training, lighting and more. Take a look at our accessories page here.
Real ice rinks can be commercially beneficial, will increase footfall, dwell time and they provide an opportunity for income from concession stalls and seasonal markets, acting as a differentiator between you and your competitors.
Yes, our experienced staff can provide a unique training programme to enable your staff to successfully manage the ice rink. If needed, we can also provide staff to operate your ice rink, including medics.
Yes, our rinks are suitable for most locations.
It depends on the size of the rink, but you need to allow 3m2 per skater. On a 600m2 (e.g. 20mx30m) rink you could have up to 200 skaters during a session.
They can be as long as you like, but we generally recommend 45 minute sessions with a 15 minute break between each session for customers to return their skates and for the ice to be maintained.
It varies according to your location and the size of the rink; off-peak/peak time rates and other session types. Typically we see people charging anything between £10 and £20 for a 45-minute session.
Yes! Arrangements should also be made with your water supplier before installation.
We provide a range of tools to assist with maintaining the ice. This includes manual snow scrapers for maintenance of smaller ice rinks and we can also supply motorised resurfacers for larger rinks.
Currently we only operate ice rinks in the UK.
No, sorry, we only rent them.
Check out our careers page for more information, usually this is updated during the busy winter season.
