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Guildford Spectrum Ice Rink

Guildford, Guildford

Guildford High Street with the Guildhall clock

Photo of Guildford: Colin Smith, CC BY-SA 2.0

An Olympic-sized indoor ice rink inside the Guildford Spectrum leisure complex, open all year for public skating, lessons and ice hockey. The complex also has bowling and swimming.

Highlights

Olympic-sized rink with daily public sessions
Penguin and Snowmen skating aids for children
Learn to Skate courses for children and adults
Ice discos in the evenings

Good to know

Skates run from child size 5 to adult size 14
Helmets are recommended for children; you can bring a cycle helmet with a chin strap
Re-entry to the ice is not allowed once you leave

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Guildford Spectrum Ice Rink, Guildford Spectrum, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 1UPParking: Parking at Guildford Spectrum.

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Where: Guildford Spectrum, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 1UP
Price: Session prices are shown when booking; check the booking page or call 01483 443322. Skate hire is included for under 5s.. Session prices are shown when booking; check the booking page or call 01483 443322. Skate hire is included for under 5s.
Opening: Public Skate for All sessions run every day, with morning, afternoon, teatime and evening sessions of 90 minutes, plus themed discos on some evenings. All sessions must be booked online.
Time needed: 90-minute session
Dogs: No dogs (assistance dogs usually welcome)
Parking: Parking at Guildford Spectrum.
Access: Wheelchair users can go on the ice during Skate for All sessions with an accompanying carer, who skates free.

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