Edinburgh’s Christmas: Ice Skating

Get your skates on and glide all the way up and down Edinburgh’s famous George Street on the magnificent alpine ice rink!

About Edinburgh’s Christmas: Ice Skating

	22nd Nov 2024 to 4th Jan 2025
	Various times - see event website for details
	Edinburgh New Town
	From: £14.50
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Listed Under Christmas Events / Sport Events / Family and Kids Events / Outdoor Events

Location: 125 George St, Edinburgh EH2 4JN

- Children 12 and under must be accompanied by a responsible adult (18+), no babes in arms. Children must be over 1.1m in height; we will have designated sessions for the wee ones

- Please arrive 20 minutes before your time slot to get your skates on before your session starts!

- For safety reasons, you are not allowed to take photographs whilst on the ice. However, spectators can take photos from the viewing platforms around the rink

- For safety reasons, bags are not permitted on the ice and must be checked into our cloakroom for a fee of £2. This must be paid by card only

- The minimum skate size boot on the rink is a children's size 8, and the maximum is an adult size 15

- Skate hire is included in your ticket price, but you're also welcome to bring your own skates, subject to suitability checks (Please note: speed skates are not allowed.)

- Skating aid penguins are available for younger children at an additional cost of £5. These can be pre-booked online or bought at the rink. Only children under 1.2m tall can use the Penguins.Subject to availability

- Wheelchair users are welcome on the rink in any session. For further information, please contact access@assemblyfestival.com

Image credit: Chris Scott

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