Find the top ice skating rinks in Kent for winter fun this Christmas in the Garden of England! Enjoy family fun on the rink, Bavarian curling, and lots more. Don’t miss our ultimate guide to ice skating in Kent, complete with times, locations, and prices for a magical festive season. The Best Ice Skating In Kent For Christmas is one of many of our Christmas Events In Kent guides. ⛸️

Explore our round-ups of festive features with our Christmas In Kent – 12 Guides Of Events including the best Christmas Markets in Kent 2024, discover the most dazzling Kent Christmas Lights Switch-On events, enjoy belly laughs and timeless tales with Pantomimes in Kent, plus a round-up of Adult Pantos in the Garden of England too. Find the Best Santa Grottos in Kent, and so much more. There’s something for everyone to make this holiday season truly unforgettable – all in our blog section! 🎄✨

For more festive events see also our What’s On Seasonal category to find what’s on near you for Christmas events, activities, experiences and so much more for families this Noel in Kent.🎄

Best Ice Skating In Kent For Christmas

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THE SKATING RINK
Ramsgate Garden Centre
21st to 24th December 2024
Festive activities in Kent include the Skating Rink at Ramsgate Garden Centres on the synthetic skating rink for Christmas fun in Thanet.
Prices
From £6.95, Family – 2 adults + 2 children: £25.

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SKATE INTO QUEX
Quex Park, Birchington
November to December 2024
Have fun on the ice at Skate Into Quex and Toddlers On Ice activities in Birchington in Thanet, as part of their Elf Express festive events. With 150 square meters of real ice, you can skate your way into the Christmas spirit. At Quex Adventure Farm Park, underneath the canopy of the marquee, you can enjoy skating come rain or shine. This is perfect for skaters from toddlers onwards, and all abilities.
Prices
Skate Into Quex
From £10
Toddlers On Ice
£19.95
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GET YOUR SKATES ON
Bluewater Shopping Centre, Dartford
Until 5th January 2025
The Christmas Ice Rink at Bluewater Shopping Centre, located outside The Village, sits under a clear roof, making it the perfect activity come rain or shine. Offering plenty of fun for guests of all ages, this real ice rink in Dartford offers parent and toddler sessions for budding skaters and quiet sessions. Penguin and seal skating aids will be available for little ones. Party nights are also back by popular demand, so show off your skating skills to classic party anthems.
Prices
Skating
Adult – 13 years +: From £15, Child – 12 years and under: From £13/£14.50, Family – 2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 children: From £46
Parent & Toddler Session
Adult & Toddler: £15/£16.50. Extra toddler: £5 (maximum 1 per adult)
Disco Night
Adult: 13 years +: From £24
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SKATE
Calverley Grounds, Tunbridge Wells
29th November 2024 to 5th January 2025
This annual tradition in West Kent is perfect for those looking for festive experiences on the ice. The outdoor ice rink and festive stalls offer spectacular views of the beautifully lit park, creating a unique and special seasonal experience. Just a few minutes from the town’s train station, this is a great idea for Christmas experiences in Kent.
Prices
SkateAdult: From £14
Child – under 16 years: From £9.
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FAMILY SKATE
Calverley Grounds, Tunbridge Wells
2nd December 2024 to 5th January 2025
Enjoy this Tunbridge Wells family festive skate, as part of SKATE TW‘s Christmas experiences. The Parent & Toddler Family Skate is set in Calverley Grounds. The outdoor ice rink and festive stalls offer spectacular views of the beautifully lit park, creating a unique and special seasonal experience. Just a few minutes from the town’s train station, another great idea for family festive fun in Kent.
Prices
Parent & Toddler – including a seal: From £14/£1, Additional Adult: £14/£16, Additional Child: £9/£11.
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BAVARIAN CURLING 
Calverley Grounds, Tunbridge Wells
2nd December 2024 to 3rd January 2025
Don’t miss the annual Christmas events in Kent in Tunbridge Wells for families and friends looking for festive fun in Tunbridge Wells in Kent enjoy the Bavarian Curling experience as part of TW’s SKATE experience. This is a game on ice for up to eight people, just like curling, but with ice stocks instead of stones. Just five minutes from the town centre, the outdoor ice rink and festive stalls offer a unique and special seasonal experience.
Prices: £73 – up to 8 people.
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FURTHER AFIELD
The Christmas Destination
Lakeside Shopping Centre, Thurrock, Essex
Until 5th January 2025
A little outside Kent, but on the shopping destination for Crimbo pressies, combine it with Christmas a visit to the Lakeside Shopping Centre’s Christmas Destination. It includes a fully covered ice rink with 45 minutes of skating time. There are also stalls and funfair rides.
Prices
The Christmas Destination
Free Entry
Skating
From £11.99.

SEE KENT, KNOW KENT THIS CHRISTMAS

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