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Deeside Leisure Centre and Ice Rink

📍 Deeside, North West

★4.4(1,314 Google reviews)

Deeside Ice Arena is the home rink of North Wales ice skating and the celebrity training venue for ITV's Dancing on Ice. Public sessions run for all ages and abilities, with staff instructors on the ice throughout who offer pointers to beginners.

✓ Beginners welcome✓ Staff on ice✓ Christmas events✓ Free parking✓ All ages✓ Dancing on Ice venue
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★★★★★Featured review by Tony White

Did part of my cardio rehab there with support from NWRS who were / are excellent. If you are referred for cardio rehab then take it. Anyways, the gym is large and well equipped ta large variety of equipment. The main exercise halls are large and seem to cater for a bunch of things including badminton and pickleball. Cafe area has wide selection of hot and cold drinks and hot and cold snacks and is staffed by friendly people too.

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families with children of any age who are new to ice skating — the instructors on the ice during public sessions actively help beginners without needing a formal lesson booked. The Christmas programme with Santa on ice, candy canes, and snow machines is a strong seasonal draw.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Book in advance for school holiday and peak-period sessions — walk-ins are accepted on quieter days
⏰Skate hire is available on arrival; no need to bring your own
đŸŽŸī¸Instructors are on the ice during public sessions and will assist nervous or first-time skaters
🚗Free parking on-site with dedicated disabled spaces

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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4.4
★★★★★

1,314 Google reviews

Friendly and proactive staff45%
Great for all ages and beginners30%
Seasonal Christmas events15%
Can get busy at peak times10%
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Tony White

2 months ago

★★★★★

“Did part of my cardio rehab there with support from NWRS who were / are excellent. If you are referred for cardio rehab then take it. Anyways, the gym is large and well equipped ta large variety of equipment. The main exercise halls are large and seem to cater for a bunch of things including badminton and pickleball. Cafe area has wide selection of hot and cold drinks and hot and cold snacks and is staffed by friendly people too.”

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Kai Davies

3 months ago

★★★★★

“Always really good fun, free parking on site including disabled parking. Cafe on site for food and drinks. Depending on times of the day it does become very busy. Id recommend booking although this isn't essential because you can pay up on arrival. There are staff on the ice at all times during the public skate sessions. You can hire skates upon arrival or pre-book online when booking the skate session.”

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Chris Verrill

a month ago

★★★★★

“We visited the Ice Rink. 2 hrs of fun with my daughter for her 11th birthday. Staff were great, and there were tutor's on the ice giving classes and were happy giving pointers to beginners that weren't a part of their lesson. We started by clawing at the barriers but were soon zipping around unaided.”

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The magonzies The magonzies

a month ago

★★★★★

“What a friendly staff we had today. Two lovely, helpful girls were very patient and polite with us. It made the experience a lot nicer in total x I was there with 4 teenagers who never skated before and they had such a laugh. We loved the bananas too. Definitely will be back soon .”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Deeside Ice Arena runs public skating sessions year-round with free parking including disabled bays. Skate hire is available on arrival or by advance booking. Staff instructors skate during public sessions and help beginners unprompted. The arena stages seasonal events including Christmas skating with Santa, snow machines, and themed decorations. An on-site cafe serves hot and cold food. The venue trains celebrity competitors for ITV's Dancing on Ice.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday08:00 – 18:00
Tuesday06:00 – 22:00
Wednesday06:00 – 22:00
Thursday06:00 – 22:00
Friday06:00 – 22:00
Saturday06:00 – 22:00
Sunday08:00 – 18:00

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