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Bradford Ice Arena

Bradford, United Kingdom•4.1(850)•Ice Skating

Glide across the ice at this 55-year-old arena offering public skating sessions, lessons, and birthday parties for all skill levels.

Bradford Ice Arena is a historic ice skating venue in the heart of Bradford, having operated for over 55 years since its opening in 1966. The arena features a full-size ice rink and offers a diverse range of ice skating experiences suitable for families and individuals of all ages and abilities. Visitors can enjoy public general skating sessions, family sessions, and disco ice skating throughout the week. The venue also provides structured lessons for beginners and advanced skaters, including Learn to Skate programs, junior ice hockey lessons, and adult ice hockey instruction. For those seeking competitive skating, the arena hosts multiple clubs including the Bradford Bulldogs, Bradford Ice Wolves, Bradford Ice Skating Club, Bradford Speed Skating Club, and Bradford Synchronised Skating Academy. The facility includes modern amenities with disabled access and an on-site cafe, making it convenient for families to spend quality time together. Birthday parties and special events can be arranged, with group bookings available. The venue maintains its heritage as a premium skating destination while accommodating everyone from complete beginners to competitive athletes.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE

Opening Hours

Monday: 13:15 – 15:30
Tuesday: 19:30 – 22:00
Wednesday: 13:15 – 15:30
Thursday: 19:30 – 22:00
Friday: 19:30 – 22:00
Saturday: 19:30 – 22:00
Sunday: 14:00 – 16:30

Venue Details

Venue Type

Indoor

Typical visit duration

1-3 hours

Booking

Walk-in or book in advance

What this place offers

ToiletsToilets
Public transportPublic transport nearby
Accessible toilets
Free WiFi
Baby changingBaby changing facilities
Food available
On-site parking
🐕Dog-friendly
Parking nearby
Pushchair friendlyPushchair friendly

☕ Food & Drink

Coffee Shop

On-site cafe available to visitors, included with ice arena hire

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4.1(850 reviews)
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Nina Zavadska

Nina Zavadska

2 months ago

Today was our first time attending the disabled ice skating session with my autistic son at Bradford Ice Arena, and I was honestly amazed by how caring, patient and supportive all the staff were. The team who guide and support the disabled children throughout the session were absolutely wonderful and helped my son during the whole time we were there. They made us feel comfortable, welcomed and supported from start to finish. Unfortunately, I didn’t get the chance to thank them personally before we left, so I would really like to express my sincere gratitude to all the staff involved. A huge heartfelt thank you for your hard work, kindness, care, patience and dedication. People like you truly make a difference for children and families like ours

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Beata Kałuża

Beata Kałuża

5 months ago

The building itself is in a terrible state and looks like it’s falling apart. There were around 4–5 members of staff at the cafe, yet we were left waiting about 15 minutes just to place an order. During that time, staff were sitting on a chest freezer laughing and showing no concern for waiting customers. Even more concerning, I did not see anyone wash their hands at any point. The only friendly and helpful person we encountered was the guy with purple hair at the skate hire desk — he was polite, approachable, and the only member of staff who seemed to care. Overall, unprofessional, unhygienic, and extremely poor customer service. I would not recommend this place.

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nichola bayliss

nichola bayliss

5 months ago

Today we held our daughters 13th birthday party here. For her and her friends. I rang and confirmed everything yesterday having been ringing for half an hour. Basically the place is ran by very young adults. after waiting in the foyer for 20 mins with the cake and guests, we were shown to the party room and basically left to our own devices. They brought a bowl of chicken nuggets and 2 pair of tongs, 5 hot dogs wrapped in foil and a bowl of chips. 2 jugs of dialute juice. I had to find someone to ask for plates and napkins, and a knife for the cake. Oh and a bin bag to clean away after ourselves. Theres was no interaction at all, with anyone really. the place was filthy. (I checked 2 see if my name was still on the bathroom door) lol but the ice skating was great and we made our own fun !!!!! £214.50 👎

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5 months ago

Staff were really friendly and nice. The actual ice was also well maintained and there weren't too many people. Price was really good and affordable, especially if you're a student. You do need to pay for parking which is around £2 so not too bad. The only downside were the skates. You can tell they are really worn out have no padding left whatsoever as me and my friends were all in pain which meant we couldn't skate properly and had to leave early. They ended up ripping the skin off my foot which hurts a lot. My friends also got scabs from them as we could feel the boots digging into our foot the whole time. Apart from the state of the skates, everything else was really nice. It would be nice is they could buy new skates as I'm sure they must be over a decade old.

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Stacey Postin

Stacey Postin

6 months ago

A bit worn out I'm afraid Took friends who were visiting over Christmas holidays so Saturday visit in school holidays was busy. Big queue so recommend getting to session early.No pre booking system available. Queue up staircase once we got to booking area one girl taking card payment and one taking cash payments so Id recommend taking cash as you get served quicker. After payment queue you get into another queue for skates then you can finally get into arena which is loud the speakers are up full so for spectators you can't really chat. Spectators pay £2. Toilets are available again just a bit worn out. Foid and drink available in cafe I only had a cup of coffee. There's also a vending coffee machine.

Reviews last updated: 7 October 2026

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This venue was last updated on 7 October 2026

Frequently asked questions about Bradford Ice Arena

Is Bradford Ice Arena free to visit?

Bradford Ice Arena is a paid attraction — see the official website for current ticket prices.

What ages is Bradford Ice Arena suitable for?

Bradford Ice Arena is suitable from newborn up to age 13.

Is Bradford Ice Arena dog-friendly?

Dogs are not permitted at Bradford Ice Arena.

Is there parking at Bradford Ice Arena?

Bradford Ice Arena doesn't have on-site parking, but parking is available nearby.

Is there food at Bradford Ice Arena?

Yes — Coffee Shop is on site at Bradford Ice Arena. On-site cafe available to visitors, included with ice arena hire

Is Bradford Ice Arena pushchair-friendly?

Bradford Ice Arena isn't the easiest for pushchairs, prams or buggies — stairs or uneven terrain may make a baby carrier a better option.

How long should we plan to spend at Bradford Ice Arena?

Plan 1–3 hours for a visit to Bradford Ice Arena.

How do I get to Bradford Ice Arena by public transport?

Bradford Ice Arena isn't on a major public transport route — driving is recommended.

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