Visitors can enjoy ice skating and also take in the fun of the fair at the historic Alexandra Gardens. There are also festive food and drink options available at the viewing area.
Outside of the school Christmas holidays, the ice skating rink is open from 12 noon to 9pm on weekdays and 10am to 9pm on weekends. During the school Christmas holidays, the rink is open from 10am to 9pm every day except Christmas Day.
There are special sessions available for large group bookings, 'Tiny Tuesdays', and 'All Access Wednesdays' starting from 10am. These sessions cater to groups or clubs who want to ice skate on real ice over the festive period.
Visitors can also enjoy festive movies on the Big Screen while the rink is open. Additionally, fairground wristbands are available for purchase, offering unlimited fairground rides for the entire visit for a one-off price.
Visitors have praised the friendly and excellent staff, the affordability of special sessions like 'Tots Tuesday', and the safety measures in place. Many have also enjoyed the festive atmosphere, great value for money, and the caring nature of the staff, especially in cases of accidents or falls on the ice rink.