Make some magical memories on ice at one of four fantastic real ice rinks in Devon this winter. These all-weather attractions are popping up in Exeter, Torbay and Plymouth with fun and accessible sessions for the whole family.
Read on to find the best deals, where to skate with Santa and relaxed and wheelchair-friendly sessions.
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Ice skating at Exeter’s Winter Wonderland – 21 November to 28 December 2025
What’s on: all weather skating on this undercover rink. Sessions last 45 minutes and skating aids are available to hire for £5 on a first come first served basis.
Prices: £12 per child under 14 | £14 per adult. Student concessions are available. All prices are subject to an additional online booking fee.
Location: Northernhay Gardens, Northernhay Gate, Exeter EX4 3SA
Find out more on the Exeter Winter Wonderland website.
Ice rink in Plymouth’s Central Park Winter Wonderland – 21 November 2025 to 4 January 2026
What’s on: Plymouth’s undercover ice rink as part of the Winter Wonderland is open daily (excluding Christmas Day) with a Christmas disco evening evening, bookable skating aids and one quiet session with fixed lighting and no music every Tuesday. Each session lasts 45 minutes.
Please note that there is a £1 entry fee to the Winter Wonderland, but if you have pre-booked your tickets for ice skating or the grotto entry is free.
Prices: £11.50 per child aged 14 or under | £13.50 per adult | £45 for a family ticket (two adults and two children or one adult and three children). Student concessions are available. All prices are subject to an additional online booking fee.
Location: Central Park, Plymouth, PL2 3DG
Find out more on the Plymouth Winter Wonderland website.
Ice Rink at Bay of Lights in Abbey Park, Torquay – 6 December 2025 to 2 January 2026
What’s on: The Bay of Lights free light trail is having a paid real ice rink added to its attractions for the first time this year.
The under cover rink will offer sessions for up to 80 skaters. Sessions must be booked online in advance and last 45 minutes. The rink is wheelchair accessible and skate aids are available to hire for £4.19. Parent and toddler sessions are available.
Prices: £9.43 per child aged five to 15 | from £12.58 per adult | £37.73 for a family ticket (one adult and three children or two adults and two children) | £6.29 for carers. All prices include online booking fee
Location: Abbey Park, Torbay Road, Torquay TQ2 5DG
Find out more on the Illumination Trail website.
Icescape Westpoint in Exeter – 11 December 2025 to 4 January 2026
What’s on: Icescape returns to the Westpoint Arena with 45 minute skating sessions throughout the day. This rink is fully accessible to wheelchair users.
Skate sessions include: ones for parents, toddlers and even pushchairs; more relaxed, quiet sessions with no music or flashing lights; as well as adult only Friday evening disco sessions. Buy your tickets in advance for the best prices and look out for 2-4-1 ticket offers on selected Thursdays.
Want to meet Santa while you skate? Look out for Santa sessions where every child receives a gift.
Prices: from £11 per child aged 12 and under | from £13 per adult | from £48 for a family ticket (2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children). Concessions and special offers available.
Location: Westpoint Arena, Clyst St Mary, Exeter, Devon, EX5 1DJ
Find out more and buy tickets on the Icescape Westpoint website.
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