New ice rink opens at Royal Pavilion

Ice rink at the Royal Pavilion, November 2010

Photo by Henry Bruce

Until 16th January 2011

The Royal Pavilion launched its first ever real outdoor ice rink on 12th November 2010. It is open to the public until 16th January 2011, 10am – 10.15pm.

The Royal Pavilion Ice Rink is the only rink in the country with its own pre-school crèche, pop up rink-side restaurant and bar, beginners’ area and ‘penguin’ skate aids especially for youngsters. With the former royal pleasure palace as a backdrop, the 700 square metre rink can accommodate up to 200 skaters per session. (Tickets are available from Ticketmaster and cost £9.50 - £11 for adults and £6.50 - £7.50 for children under 12.)

With its commitment to locally sourced ingredients, Due South is managing the fully licensed rink-side restaurant (open 8am – midnight).

[Previously published in the North Laine Runner, No 207, November/December 2010]