Families can enjoy the FINAL weekend of Ice Skating Southport this weekend!
The attraction at Victoria Park has been a huge hit with ice skaters, with a Bavarian Christmas theme to the event.
It opened on 3rd December 2022 and runs every day through until 23rd December 2022, so while this is the final weekend, place are still available in the week running up to Christmas too – with longer opening hours.
People are being urged to book in advance while tickets last for this weekend due to the popularity of the rink, which is made using real ice.
It has been created by North West Marquee Hire and Southport TV, the team which organised the successful recent Oktoberfest at Victoria Park in October.
An Ice Skating Southport spokesperson said: “This is our final Saturday and Sunday!
“We close our doors at 11pm on Friday 23rd December so this Saturday and Sunday will be our last I’m afraid due to Christmas being on the Sunday.
“If you are looking to skate this weekend we highly recommend you pre-book as soon as possible to be guaranteed your desired time slot. Head to our website now to book at www.iceskatingsouthport.com”
There are more surprises in store too over the next few days.
The Ice Skating Southport spokesperson said: “The Grinch and Mighty Radio are joining us this Thursday (15th December) 5pm-6pm so come and get your photo taken with him, it’s completely free.
“It’s Hot Chocolate Tuesday today so all skaters get a free hot chocolate when they skate, whether it’s pre-booked or walk in, doors open today at 5pm.
“Our Closing Party is on Friday 23rd December between 6pm and 11pm and we have the amazing Bavarian Stompers on, who some of you may remember from our Oktoberfest event a few months ago.
“It’s free entry, the Hofmeister steins will be flowing and we intend to go out with a huge Bavarian bang!”
The venue is situated next to the Southport Eco Centre entrance to Victoria Park.
Ice skating at Ice Skating Southport starts at £9 for under 12s, £12.50 for everyone over 12 and a family of 4 tickets is £38 (plus booking fee).
Sessions are for 45 minutes on the ice and 15 minutes to lace up, every hour on the hour and you can ice skate from 5pm-10pm weekdays and 11am-11pm weekends. Kids helmets are offered at no charge and there are polar bear skating aids available should you wish to hire one at £4.
Photo by Andrew Brown Media
So if you just stand and watch your braver friends or families take to the ice, you’re not charged for going in.
Next to the ice skating rink is another large marquee, with loads of seating available on tables and benches.
There is German food available and a large well stocked bar, with a variety of drinks including mulled wine, gingerbread hot chocolate as well as tea and coffee and German beers in either pints or steins.
There is a real family vibe during the day and at night there are several themed party night available, with entertainment on rotation including ‘Disco On Ice’, ‘The Bavarian Stompers Duo’, ‘Lionel The Vinyl’ playing all your fave 80s hits and there will also be a Kingsway & Manhattans 90s dance night with Mark Pickup.
The Ice Skating Southport rink runs until 23rd December 2022, open weekdays 10am-5pm and weekends 10am-11pm and then 10am-10pn between 19th December and 23rd December.
For up to date info on all that’s going on at Bavarian Christmas Ice Skating Southport please check their socials Facebook – Ice Skating Southport and Instagram – IceSkatingSouthport and their web site www.IceSkatingSouthport.com
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