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My guide to all the festive ice rinks in Bournemouth and the rest of Dorset this Christmas!
If you’re looking for a fun, Christmassy experience – or simply a way to keep active this winter – why not head to your nearest ice rink? Ice skating is a festive, romantic experience that’s perfect for this time of year. Especially when combined with a trip to one of the local Christmas markets!
Sadly, there are no ice rinks in Bournemouth or Dorset year-round. The closest are in Gosport, Bristol, or Basingstoke. But several temporary ones pop up during the festive season. Below, you’ll find the full list of all ice skating rinks in Bournemouth and beyond this season.
UPDATED Nov 2026: Updated with all the latest dates and prices.
Ice Rinks in Bournemouth
SKATE Bournemouth
2026 Dates: 12 November – 3 January 2027
Where: Lower Gardens, Westover Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5AH
Price: Adults £16.50, child £14 (see website for full pricing).
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The fantastic outdoor ice rink is coming back to the Lower Gardens in Bournemouth this year. Skate on real ice between Christmas trees under a web of fairy lights for a truly festive experience. At 70m, the rink is now the longest in the UK!
Moguls Alpine Bar is also making a welcome return, so you can warm up after skating with a festive mulled wine, luxury hot chocolate, or some award-winning street food.
READ MORE: Click here for more great Christmas events in Bournemouth.
Cool Coast Ice Rink (Indoors)
2026 Dates: 28 November – 21 February 2027
Where: Bournemouth International Centre (BIC), Exeter Road, BH2 5BH
Price: Adults £14; Children & Students £12.50 (see website for full pricing).
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Cool Coast Ice Rink is the largest indoor ice skating rink on the South Coast, located seasonally in Bournemouth International Centre. This hugely popular seasonal ice rink is a great way to get active during the winter months – no matter what the Great British weather is like!
Ice Rinks in the Rest of Dorset
Skating in the Square, Dorchester
2026 Dates: TBC
Where: Brewery Square, Dorchester DT1 1GH
Price: TBC
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Brewery Square in Dorchester becomes a true winter wonderland at Christmas. At its centre, an eco-friendly, synthetic ice skating rink awaits to add sparkle to your festive season. A family-friendly attraction for skaters of all ages and abilities, Dorchester’s annual ice rink is an enchanting experience complete with festive music and welcoming staff.
Clark’s Village Ice Rink, Street
2025 Dates: 10 November – 3 January 2027
Where: Clark’s Village, Street, BA16 0BB
Price: From £14 adult, £12 child (off-peak, when booked in advance). See website for full pricing.
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For those in the north of Dorset, it might be easier to head over to Somerset to visit the ice rink at Clarks Village outlet shopping centre in Street. And you can get some Christmas shopping done at the same time!
Completely undercover and featuring real ice, this enchanting ice rink is a stunning winter wonderland – tying in with the magical Clarks Village Festive Market (29 November – Christmas Eve).
All-Year Ice Rinks near Bournemouth and Dorset
- Planet Ice, Gosport (1-hour drive from Bournemouth)
- Planet Ice, Basingstoke (1-hour drive from Bournemouth).
- Link Centre, Swindon (1hr 45 minutes drive from Bournemouth)
- Planet Ice, Bristol (2 hours 15 minutes from Bournemouth)
READ MORE: You can have even more snowy fun at Snowtrax, a ski slope with Ringos and more near Bournemouth: read my review here.
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Do you know of any other festive ice rinks in Bournemouth or the rest of Dorset this Christmas? Scroll down to let me know in the comments!
