Ice skating at Eden, winter 2011/12

Our magical ice rink is back with a new stunning glacial theme. In addition to our general skating sessions, there are special sessions for all ages and abilities, so come on down and get your skates on!

Eden's ice rink with people skating

Book your skating session

There is limited capacity for all our skating sessions, so please pre-book to avoid disappointment. Each person will also need to have a valid admission ticket to the Eden Project.

Times of skating sessions

You can either browse the times of each type of skating session below or see a day-by-day overview here.

Types of skating session

General skating sessions

Our public skate sessions are 40 minutes long and begin on the hour.

  • Cost: £5 per person (admission to Eden not included)
  • Times and dates below
  • Book online

Parent and toddler ice-play sessions

Special ice-play sessions for the under 6s, with plenty of toys to play with. The sessions last an hour and a half, or an hour and 15 minutes, and children must be accompanied by an adult (at least one adult per two children). Please note that on Sundays, when these sessions start at 9am, the Eden gates will open at 8.30am.

  • Cost: £3 per child with one free adult (admission to Eden not included)
  • Times and dates below
  • Book online

Chilly Penguins sessions

Skating sessions for 6-12 yr olds with races and games for experienced skaters and fun with penguin skating aids and tips from our instructors for beginners.

  • Cost: £5 per child (admission to Eden not included)
  • Times and dates below
  • Book online

Season passes for ice rink

Skate at any general or Superskate session all season. Don’t forget to pre-book your skating slots.

  • Cost: £80 (admission to Eden not included) or £40 for a pass that is valid from Monday 19 December until the end of the season (26 February) – a great Christmas present!

Mid-week saver skate sessions

Skate for two hours for the normal price of a 40-minute skate. A great way to spend a Wednesday afternoon!

  • Cost: £5 (admission to Eden not included)
  • Times and dates below

School skating sessions

These 40-minute skating sessions are exclusively for school groups, year 3 and up (maximum of 150 pupils per session).

  • Cost: £5 per pupil (includes admission to Eden)
  • Book by calling 01726 811913 or emailing education@edenproject.com
  • Times and dates below

Infants on ice play sessions

These non-skating, ice play sessions are exclusively for under sevens from nursery and school groups (maximum of 100 children per session).

  • Cost: £5 per child (includes admission to Eden)
  • Book by calling 01726 811913 or emailing education@edenproject.com
  • Times and dates below

Times and dates

Find which type of session is right for you below, and then click on it to find out the dates and times.

General skating sessions

  • 20 – 26 February

    Monday 20 February: 2–3.40pm, last skate at 3pm
    Tuesday 21 February: 12-12.40pm and 2–3.40pm, last skate at 3pm
    Wednesday 22 February: 11am - 12.40pm and 2 – 4pm (see 'Mid-week saver skate' below)
    Thursday 23 February: 12-1.40pm and 3–3.40pm, last skate at 3pm
    Friday 24 February:  10am–3.40pm, last skate at 3pm 
    Saturday 25 February: 10am–3.40pm, last skate at 3pm
    Sunday 26 February: 12–3.40pm, last skate at 3pm

Parent and toddler ice-play sessions

  • 1 November – 26 February

    Tuesdays: 10 – 11.30am
    Thursdays: 10 – 11.30am
    Sundays: 9 – 10.15am

Chilly Penguins sessions

  • 6 November – 26 February

    Sundays: 10.45 – 11.45am

Mid-week saver skate sessions

  • 9 November – 22 February

    Wednesdays: 2 – 4pm

School skating sessions

  • 20 – 22 February

    Monday: 12 – 1.40pm, last skate 1pm 
    Tuesday and Wednesday: 1 – 1.40pm, last skate 1pm

Infants on ice sessions

  • 20 February

    Monday: 10 – 11.40am

Father skating on ice rink with daughter holding penguin skating aid Mirror balls suspended above Eden's ice rink