Bath’s Biggest Ever Ice Rink Opens November 16th

Bath on Ice returns with glow in the dark mini-golf and its biggest ever ice rink.

Winter is just around the corner and, yes, that means skating, parties, hot chocolate, mulled wine and wood fired pizza at Bath on Ice! Bath on Ice will open this year on Friday 16th November with its biggest ever ice rink. This year’s rink will be a whopping 1000 square metres, providing more space than ever for the visitors and residents of Bath to skate and have fun this Christmas. The increase in size (a massive 39% increase from last year) has been in the planning for a number of years and the Bath on Ice Team are delighted to announce it for 2018. The extra skating space will be made all the more enjoyable with the news that new, more comfy lace-up boots will also be available to hire.

Bath on Ice’s magical Glow in the Dark Mini-golf will also be returning this Christmas, with the 18- hole course lit up in full splendour once again. With glow in the dark balls, mist and atmospheric lighting, families and friends can challenge each other to a festive game amongst beautifully lit surroundings within Victoria Park.

And finally, after a twirl on the ice and a round of festive mini-golf, skaters will be able to retreat to the warm comforting glow of the Moguls Alpine Bar. With hot mulled wine, wood fired pizzas, deluxe hot chocolates, log burners, warm rugs and a range of beers and wines, the Moguls Alpine Bar is back again! Parties, families and groups of friends will once again be able to enjoy the aprèsski surroundings for which Bath on Ice has become famous. Pop open a bottle of prosecco and celebrate the festive period!

With only a few weeks to go before the big opening, the Bath on Ice Team have been busy preparing. Director Simon Smith commented, “we make improvements year on year and we’re really excited about Christmas 2018. It will be our biggest rink yet and we hope everyone enjoys all that extra ice. Every year we love seeing families and friends come together to have fun and this year will be no exception. With loads of space to skate, comfy new skate boots, new skate aids, glow in the dark mini-golf and a wonderful selection of food and drink at the Moguls Alpine Bar, it will be an amazing experience. We look forward to welcoming everyone back for skating and hot chocolate!” 

Key Information

DATES: Opens 5pm 16th November 2018, closes 9.45pm 6 th January 2019

HOURS: (16th November to 14th December) Weekdays 11.45 – 21.30, Weekends 10.30 – 21.30. (15th December to 6th January) Everyday 10.30 – 21.30 Closed Christmas Day. 

EVENTS:

• Tuesdays 27th November, 4th & 11th December @ 6pm: Student Night. Students 2 for 1 on skating and mulled wine. Just turn up.
• Monday 3rd December @ 6pm: Unlimited Skate Night and Exhibition Ice Hockey Match. Unlimited skating all night and watch the pros play an exhibition ice hockey match on the rink.
• Sunday 9th December @ 6pm: Gospel Choir. Enjoy a festive rink-side performance from a local choir. Monday 17th December @ 6pm: Christmas Jumper Night. All those wearing a Christmas jumper enjoy 2 for 1 on mulled wine.
• Friday 21st December @ 6pm Cheesy Christmas Disco.

BOOKINGS AND PARTIES: Advance booking is strongly recommended, especially for large groups and parties. Book online at www.bathonice.com or by telephone 01225 436888 or in person at the venue.

For festive parties and group bookings phone 01225 436888 or email [email protected]. Bath on Ice welcome all large groups including schools, office Xmas parties and other special occasions. Contact for beneficial rates and for combined ice skating and Moguls Bar discount.

WHERE TO FIND IT: Bath on Ice has brought ice skating to the city centre of Bath for the past 6 years. Set in the beautiful Royal Victoria Park they are located directly below one of Bath's most famous landmarks; the Royal Crescent.

Bath on Ice, Royal Pavilion, Royal Avenue, Royal Victoria Park, Bath, BA1 2NR.

We recommend using the park and ride services if you are driving. The main drop off points are a mere 2 minutes walk away. From the train and bus stations it is a pleasant 10 minute stroll up through the shopping streets in the Park on Royal Avenue.

MOGULS ALPINE BAR: We know how exhausting it is performing pirouettes/trying to stay on your feet. The rink side Moguls Alpine Bar and café provide the perfect place to have a party or relax after your skate. Available to skaters and spectators, it will be serving a delicious range of festive food and drink including wood-fired pizza, hot dogs and deluxe hot chocolates. Complement your skating with a champagne reception afterwards, organise your child’s party with pizzas and hot chocolates or simply watch the action with a warming mulled wine.

FURTHER INFO AND 2018 PRICES: Sessions are for 1 hour’s skating on the ice with skate hire included. Please arrive 20 minutes early to get your skates on. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. This is an outdoor event in winter and will go ahead whatever the weather, please dress appropriately.