It's time to get your skates on! Whether you're channeling your inner Torvill and Dean, or simply clinging onto the sides for dear life, ice skating is a must at Christmas. We've pulled together the best locations in Greater Manchester to gather friends and family together for some festive Ice skating....

Skate Manchester 09 Dec 2024

Get ready for an unforgettable winter experience… Skate Manchester returns to Cathedral Gardens in the heart of the city from 8 November 2024 to 1 January 2025. The covered rink guarantees a magical skating experience no matter what the weather. After building up an appetite on the ice…

On Ice Manchester 09 Dec 2024

Centered on Deansgate and extending into Spinningfields, this vibrant Manchester hub is packed with high-street shops, trendy bars, and classic pubs. On Ice Manchester ice rink coming back this year.

Tinsel Town Funfair 09 Dec 2024

Greater Manchester’s very own winter wonderland, ‘Tinsel Town’ will return to the Trafford Centre this festive season. Outside The Great Hall Step into the magic of Christmas at Tinsel Town the festive fairground, where twinkling lights and joyful rides await, as well as…

Winter Assembly 09 Dec 2024

Get ready to experience the ultimate winter escape as Courts Club transforms into St John’s Winter Assembly. Sing your heart out in the bookable Chalaoke huts, glide across the ice rink, catch festive film screenings, sip on boozy hot chocolates, and feast on Christmas street food…

Winter Funland 17 Dec 2024

Winter Funland is back for 2024 with UK’s most awaited Christmas funfair. What did the Reindeer say to the elf? Find out yourself at our indoor carnival in Trafford Park, Manchester! Visit the BEC Arena, from 18th December 2022 to 2nd January 2023. The funfair is a magical Christmas…

More Christmas inspiration...

Christmas is a magical time in Greater Manchester and the perfect occasion to combine a short festive break with a spot of Christmas shopping. With hundreds of high street and independent boutique shops to choose from, Greater Manchester attracts visitors from far and wide, particularly during this…