With the holiday season quickly approaching, several of Hampshire’s most well-liked attractions will be back in 2023. These include the ice rinks at Southampton and Portsmouth, respectively.
For the first time since before the epidemic, Westquay on Ice made a reappearance in 2022. With the exception of Christmas Day, the rink will be open every day this year from Friday, November 10 through Sunday, January 7.
Visitors may skate against the breathtaking background of Southampton’s mediaeval city walls at the location on The Esplanade. The Après Bar, which will open next to the ice rink, will serve mulled wine, winter cocktails, hot chocolate and Frosty Steins of German beer, among other holiday favourites.
Tickets are £14 per adult, and each 45-minute session on the ice will run. Here’s where you can reserve your spot online right now.
The ice rink outside Portsmouth Guildhall will open in November, although not quite as early. Saturday, November 25 is the start of the season, and Sunday, January 7 is the conclusion.
With the exception of a few new early morning weekday sessions from 9am – 10am on Monday, December 18 – Friday, December 22, Wednesday, December 27 – Friday, December 29, and Tuesday, January 2 – Friday, December 5, the rink will be open for hour-long skating sessions every day, excluding Christmas Day.
Sunday through Wednesday the last classes begin at 8 p.m., and Thursday through Saturday the last session ends at 9.15 p.m. Children’s tickets start at £11, adults at £13, and adults and preschoolers at £13.50.
Season passes, family tickets, and concessions are offered. Skate aids may be purchased for £5 each. We also accept reservations for exclusive use by schools, and group reservations involving more than 20 individuals are eligible for discounts. More information is
The Guildhall Square rink has been run by renowned event firm S3K Group since 2019. “We are really looking forward to having the rink back in Guildhall Square,” Managing Director and Founder Ed White stated in a statement prior to the 2023–24 season.
“We take great pleasure in offering a top-notch facility for the finest skating experience, regardless of the weather, and we adore bringing winter fun to the city. Each year, we enhance our offerings and now provide a comprehensive programme that includes skate lessons, family sessions, SEND workshops, and DJ parties. It appears that 2023 will be the largest and finest season ever.
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