Ice skating in Hampshire this winter
Outdoor and covered ice rinks open across Hampshire for the festive season. These are the rinks with confirmed 2026 dates, taken from each operator's own website.
Sessions are usually timed and the evenings and weekends before Christmas sell out first, so book ahead if a particular day matters.
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On Ice at Westquay
Westquay Esplanade, Southampton · 23 October to 3 January 2027
An outdoor ice rink on the Esplanade outside Westquay, open from the October half term until early January. Ice marshals help first-time skaters and child skate aids are available.
- Price:
- From £13
- Ages:
- Skate aids are available for younger children.
- Dates:
- Friday 23 October 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027, open daily including weekends and holidays. Sessions last 45 minutes and start on the hour.
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Portsmouth On Ice
Guildhall Square, Portsmouth · 21 November to 3 January 2027
A covered outdoor rink in Guildhall Square for the Christmas season, so skating goes ahead whatever the weather. There are dedicated family and SEND sessions, and non-skaters can watch from a covered side area.
- Price:
- From £13.50
- Ages:
- There is an adult with pre-schooler ticket for skaters with under 5s.
- Dates:
- Saturday 21 November 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027, open from 9am every day unless stated otherwise. Closed on Christmas Day. Sessions last one hour.
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Questions people ask
Can young children skate?
Most rinks welcome children with an adult and many offer skate aids for beginners. Each operator sets its own minimum age and boot sizes, which their booking page explains.