ON ICE Westquay
BEST FOR
Ages 3+
ENTRY
from £13
WHERE
Southampton
What it’s like
A 45-minute skate session on a real ice rink, with weighted push-along aids for younger kids who need the wobble support.
Skating here is sold in 45-minute sessions that start on the hour, and they tell you to turn up a good 20 minutes early to get boots on and find your feet before the clock starts. That's a fair chunk of your session gone if you dawdle, so it's worth treating the arrival time as the real start.
Kids from age 3 can skate, and under-10s (under 110cm) can use the fiberglass weighted push-along aids to stay upright, which will save a lot of tears for a first-timer. The catch is there aren't many of these aids to go round. Helmets are available to hire too, which is a small reassurance given the rink is upfront about skating being at your own risk with no injury insurance.
A family of four comes to £50, or £13 a child and £15 an adult if you're buying separately, plus £5 if you need a skate aid. It isn't a cheap hour out, and the tickets are non-refundable. Weekday afternoons run from 3pm, while weekends open at 10am, giving you more room to fit a session round nap times or lunch.
Parking's at Westquay Shopping Centre itself, and Southampton Central station is close enough if you're coming by train. Group bookings are welcomed for parties, though you'd want to contact them directly to sort the rate rather than book online.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- 3 to 10, with aids on the ice for the wobblier skaters
- Booking
- Pre-booking online recommended to avoid disappointment and queues
- Parking
- Available at Westquay Shopping Centre
- Getting there by bus or train
- Southampton Central station
- Arrive 20 minutes before your session time, not on it, to get changed and briefed
- Skate aids are limited and only for under-10s under 110cm, so book one when you book your ticket
- No insurance covers injuries on the ice, so it's genuinely at your own risk
- Group bookings for parties need a direct enquiry rather than the online booking route
Plan your visit
How long is a session?
45 minutes, starting on the hour. They recommend arriving 20 minutes early to get sorted, so budget over an hour in total.
How much does it cost?
£13 for a child, £15 for an adult, or £50 for a family of four. Skate aid hire is £5 on top.
Do we need to book ahead?
Booking online is recommended to avoid queues, but tickets can sometimes be bought on the day if there's space.
Is it OK for a toddler?
The minimum age is 3. Under-10s under 110cm can use a weighted push-along aid, though these are limited so book one in advance.
Can my child bring their own skates?
Yes, personal skates are welcome and won't change the ticket price, though speed skates aren't allowed and staff can turn away skates they think aren't suitable.
What if we need to cancel?
Tickets are non-refundable, but you can gift them to someone else or reschedule if you give at least 7 days' notice.
Are helmets provided?
Helmets are available to rent for anyone who wants one.
Is there parking nearby?
Parking is available at Westquay Shopping Centre, and Southampton Central station is close by if you're coming by train.
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