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Get your skates on, ice rink season is here!  Nothing says winter wonderland like gliding across a sparkling ice skating rink with friends. From frozen pop-ups to permanent ice-covered surfaces, Hampshire has a great selection of places to lace up those skates and take to the ice.

Westquay on Ice

Skate at Westquay on Ice, Southampton

24 October 2025 – 4 January 2026

Westquay on Ice in Southampton returns from 24 October to 5 January for its annual skating experience beneath the backdrop of the city’s medieval walls.

The perfect place for a fun day out with friends and family, there are also plenty of shops and restaurants at Westquay to make for a full festive day out.  

Find out more about Skate at Westquay on Ice, Southampton

Portsmouth on Ice by Vernon Nash

Portsmouth on Ice

22 November 2025 – 4 January 2026

Returning this November, the ice-popular Portsmouth on Ice will once again transform the city’s Guildhall Square into a winter wonderland.

This firm festive favourite is a great place for a family slide outside, with push-along penguins to help the little ones find their skating feet.

Find out more about Portsmouth on Ice

Planet Ice, Gosport

Open daily

Planet Ice has a second ice rink in Hampshire with its spacious indoor rink in Gosport. Much like its north Hampshire counterpart, Planet Ice in Gosport offers daily public skating, ice skating lessons, ice discos, birthday parties, and special events throughout the year.


 

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For other festive events and activities in Hampshire see our ultimate guide to Christmas events in Hampshire.

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Skate at Westquay on Ice, Southampton
Christmas
Skate at Westquay on Ice, Southampton

Westquay on Ice in Southampton returns from 24 October 2025 to 4 January 2026 for its annual skating experience beneath the backdrop of the city’s medieval walls. The perfect place for a fun day out with friends and family, there are also plenty of shops and restaurants at Westquay to make for a full festive day out.

Portsmouth On Ice
Christmas
Child with a penguin-shaped skate aid at Ice Skate Portsmouth - credit Ice Skate Portsmouth and Vernon Nash

Get your skates on this festive season, as Portsmouth's Guildhall Square is transformed into a winter wonderland.