Brighton’s Beautiful Green-Powered Christmas Ice Rink is Back

With its unrivalled setting in front of Brighton’s iconic Royal Pavilion, and ice like glass, the rink has been welcoming visitors since 2010. It’s still the UK’s only Christmas ice rink powered exclusively by wind and wave energy.

“We strongly believe that in a time of climate crisis, Christmas rinks like ours must choose renewable energy to meet their power needs”, said Shella Parkin of Laine Ltd, which puts on the rink every year. “It is vital to ensure that having fun does not come at a cost to the environment”.

The Royal Pavilion Ice Rink is beautifully lit at night for a truly magical Christmas skate, and located within Brighton’s bustling North Laine district, packed with independent shops perfect for Christmas shopping.

The huge main rink offers plenty of space for more confident skaters and the separate beginners’ rink provides a safe area for younger skaters to build confidence with penguin skate aids. For those looking to just sit back and soak up the festive atmosphere, there’s no charge for spectating from the rink-side bar & kitchen over a delicious warming hot chocolate or mulled wine and a full menu offering tasty treats.

Tickets cost from £11 for full price tickets (aged 12 and over), £9 for juniors (under 12) and the 45 minute skate times run from 10am to 9.45pm daily. The box office is open from 9.30am and visitors are strongly advised to book tickets in advance to be sure of their skating slot.