Manchester Roller Skating
BEST FOR
Ages 0-12
ENTRY
from £5
WHERE
Manchester
What it’s like
Weekend disco skating sessions with music and lights, £5 including skate hire, no booking needed.
Two hours of skating with the lights down and the music up, Saturday and Sunday afternoons only, three till five. Skate hire's chucked in with the £5 ticket, so if your lot don't own skates that's one less thing to sort out, and if they do have their own quad or inline skates they're welcome to bring them along. Protective gear, helmets, wrist guards, knee and elbow pads, comes free too, which is decent given a rink full of wobbly beginners is exactly where you want padding.
It suits younger kids well, the site lists ages up to 12, and the team's on hand to help beginners find their feet rather than leaving them to it. There's no formal lessons though, so don't expect a coach, just friendly pointers as you go. Sessions are walk-in with no booking, which is handy on a whim but means a popular Sunday slot could be busier than you'd like.
Food and drink have to stay off the rink floor, fair enough given the last thing you want is a spilled juice under someone's wheels, but there's a seating area for spectators and refreshments on site so parents watching from the sidelines aren't stuck standing about. Parking's free at Ardwick Sports Centre, which takes one worry off the list.
Worth knowing there are no lockers, so valuables need to stay with you or a spectator, and it's your own risk if something goes missing. Private parties aren't running at the moment either, so this is one for a regular session rather than a birthday booking for now.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- Ages up to 12, especially beginners finding their feet
- Booking
- Walk-in sessions, no advance booking required
- Parking
- Free parking available at Ardwick Sports Centre
- Parties
- Private parties currently unavailable
- No lockers on site, so keep valuables with you or hand them to a spectator
- Food and drink are fine on site but have to stay off the rink floor
- Bring your own quad or inline skates if you've got them, or use the included hire
- Only weekend sessions currently run, so it is not a weekday option
Plan your visit
How much does it cost?
£5 a session, and that includes skate hire so there's nothing extra to pay on top.
Do we need to book ahead?
No, weekend sessions are walk-in. Just turn up and skate.
What are the opening times?
Saturdays and Sundays, 3pm to 5pm. That's the only session listed.
Is it OK for a beginner or younger child?
Skaters of all levels are welcome and the team helps beginners find their feet. Protective gear is provided free, which is worth taking them up on.
Can we book a birthday party?
Not right now. Private parties and events are currently unavailable but they say they'll reopen with kids' birthday packages.
Is there parking?
Free parking at Ardwick Sports Centre.
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