School Ice Skating Trips in Leicester | Ice Skate Leicester

Students enjoying the real ice rink at Ice Skate Leicester

SCHOOL BOOKINGS

A memorable real ice-skating experience for students of all ages and abilities.

Give your students a real ice-skating experience

Bring your class to Jubilee Square in Leicester for a fun, active and memorable end-of-term experience on real ice. School sessions welcome students of different ages and abilities, from Year 1 upwards.

School group bookings welcome
4545 minutes on iceEvery session starts on the hour.
Y1Year 1 upwardsSuitable for a wide range of ages and abilities.
✓Flexible group bookingsChoose a session that suits your school group.
230Session capacityIncludes all students and teachers on the ice.

2026 school session dates

School skating sessions run from Monday 7 December to Friday 18 December 2026. Members of the public may also book these sessions, so school groups share the ice with public skaters and other school groups, subject to the session capacity.

Available dates

Mon 7 Dec2026
Tue 8 Dec2026
Wed 9 Dec2026
Thu 10 Dec2026
Fri 11 Dec2026
Mon 14 Dec2026
Tue 15 Dec2026
Wed 16 Dec2026
Thu 17 Dec2026
Fri 18 Dec2026

Daily session times

10:00–10:45
11:00–11:45
12:00–12:45
13:00–13:45
14:00–14:45

Please arrive 30 minutes early. Students need to be wearing their skates and ready when the session begins. Late arrival cannot extend the time on ice.

Planning your school visit

Teachers & supervision

  • At least one teacher must be on the ice for every 10 students.
  • Additional teachers who are not skating are not charged.
  • Student groups should include a mix of ages and shoe sizes because quantities of each skate size are limited.

Skates & skate aids

  • Skate hire is included.
  • Penguin skate aids are available free of charge for children up to a maximum height of 1.2 metres (4 feet).
  • Skate aids are subject to availability and staff instructions.

Shared sessions

School groups book these sessions alongside public skaters and other school groups. All sessions are shared and subject to the session capacity.

Booking & payment

  • Reserve your preferred session before payment.
  • Payment must be made by 9 November 2026.
  • Numbers may be amended up to the payment deadline.
  • Once confirmed, bookings are final and non-refundable.
Risk assessments
Your school must complete its own risk assessment. A generic rink risk assessment is available to support your planning.

School resources

Download our school information and planning documents before your visit.

Ice Skate Leicester Schools Information Pack

Session dates, timings, booking information and practical guidance for organising your school visit.

Download the Schools Information Pack (PDF)

Sample Risk Assessment

A sample risk assessment for guidance only, to help your school assess the risks of visiting and skating at Ice Skate Leicester. Schools must complete their own assessment.

Download the Sample Risk Assessment (PDF)

Add a behind-the-scenes STEM tour

Turn the visit into a real-world learning experience. Students can discover how a temporary ice rink is built, frozen and maintained—then take to the ice themselves.

STEM & Ice Skating Package

Combine a 1½-hour educational STEM experience with 45 minutes of real ice skating.

£16.00per pupil
From water to ice

Explore refrigeration, temperature and heat transfer.

Engineering the rink

See the structures, insulation and pipework beneath the surface.

Maintaining the ice

Learn how the team creates a smooth skating surface.

Real-world STEM

See science, technology and teamwork in action.

Electrical engineering

Learn how generators provide power and how electrical systems support the event.

Marquee structural engineering

Discover how temporary demountable structures are designed, built and made safe.

Project management

See how our team and suppliers plan, coordinate and deliver the event.

Working with suppliers

Explore the teamwork and logistics needed to build and run a temporary ice rink.

Inside the rink: chillers and pipework

Ice rink chiller equipment
Chiller systems that help create the ice
Ice rink pipework
Pipework beneath the skating surface
Ice rink refrigeration pipework
Engineering that keeps the rink frozen

SEND relaxed sessions

A calmer, lower-capacity experience designed to give SEND students more space, flexibility and support.

What to expect

  • Maximum capacity of 130, including skaters and carers.
  • Carers attend free of charge.
  • No music or flashing lights.
  • Skaters may come on and off the ice at any time and do not need to complete the full session.
  • Skate aids are available free of charge, subject to the height restriction.
  • A limited number of ear defenders are available free of charge.
  • A relaxed-skate guide will explain what to expect.
  • Pre-visits can be arranged after the rink opens on 4 December.

Wheelchair users are welcome

Manual and powered wheelchair users can go onto the ice.

A companion may accompany a wheelchair user on the ice free of charge. Ice grips are provided for the companion.

Please tell us about any access requirements when booking so our team can help plan your visit.

Coach drop-off & parking

Drop-off and pick-up: Southgates, Leicester LE1 5NS—a short walk from the rink at Jubilee Square.

Free coach parking may be available by permit. Download the Leicester coach permit application form.

Reserve a school session

Complete the form with your preferred date and time, student numbers, year groups and access requirements. We will confirm availability and help you plan the visit.

Questions? Email bookings@iceskateleicester.com