Nottingham Winter Wonderland
ENTRY
Free
SETTING
Outdoors
WHERE
Nottingham
What it’s like
Free entry to Old Market Square festive site - skate, Sky Skate, Observation Wheel and market stalls once you book the paid bits.
Kids head for the ice rink and Sky Skate path first - ground-level rink, elevated Sky Skate, and a children's rink with penguin aids. Site entry is free; ice, rides, Observation Wheel and Ice Bar are paid attractions you book separately. Public skate face prices sit on the booking site - check before you travel rather than guessing.
Opens 12 November 2026 on Old Market Square. Standard Ice Rink / Sky Skate pattern: Mon-Thu 12:30-22:30 (last session 21:15); Fri 11:15-23:00 (last 21:45) - December peak, Christmas Eve, Boxing Day and New Year clocks differ on the opening-hours page. Closed Christmas Day. Markets, Observation Wheel and Ice Bar have their own month tables.
City-centre outdoor site - dress warm. Cashless attractions. Under-12 skate-aid rules; children 4+ on the main rink with an adult. Weekends and December evenings get busy. Tram / Park & Ride Forest recommended.
Facilities
Plan your visit
How much does Nottingham Winter Wonderland cost?
It's free to get in. Some extras are priced; the full list is on this page.
Can we eat there?
Yes, there's food on site.
Can we pay cash?
No, it's card only.
Is it indoors?
No, this one's an outdoor day, so pick your weather.
How do we find it?
Nottingham city centre is well served by buses and trams, with over 6,500 free parking spaces available at nine park and ride sites across the city. Closest public car parks are Lace Market Car Park (NG1 1QE), Trinity Square (NG1 4AF) and Broad Marsh Car Park (NG1 7EJ). There are planned East Midlands Railway engineering works which could disrupt journeys into Nottingham.
Also on site
Altitude
An all-glass rooftop chalet bar with panoramic views, table ordering via phone. Pre-booking advised; walk-ins admitted but not guaranteed.
Get Loaded
Food stall serving loaded fries, smash burgers and sharer platters; also caters group and corporate packages.
Helter Skelter Bar
A bar built into a Helter Skelter attraction; children can slide down the helter skelter while adults relax with a drink.
Sur La Piste
A ski chalet bar with festive theming, food and drink ordered to individual ski-booths via phone.
Areas to explore
Christmas Market
Market stalls in Old Market Square with independent traders selling artisan cheeses, plants, chutneys, mead, jewellery, scents, fashion and continental food.
Experiences
Ice Bar
An alpine ice bar complete with ice sculptures, drinks served in ice glasses.
Rides
Ice Rink and Sky Skate
outdoorsThe centrepiece of the event, with a ground level ice rink, the Sky Skate Ice Path and a dedicated children's ice rink with penguin skate aids for the littlest skaters.
Observation Wheel
A large observation wheel offering views over Old Market Square and Nottingham.
Toboggan
A toboggan slide attraction. Tickets purchased on-site, no advance booking needed.
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