UK Ice Rinks: How Many Permanent Ones Are There?
Aracely Will
2025-05-23 07:32:15
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In 1876, inventor John Gamgee opened the first permanent, mechanically frozen ice rink on the King’s Road in Chelsea. Gamgee’s Glaciarium inspired more similar experiments and by 1900, there were 11 ice rinks in London. Queens Ice Club in Bayswater, which opened in 1930, is the only rink from that time still in use today.
Alessia Greenholt
2025-05-17 21:21:05
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There are between 50-60 permanent ice rinks in the UK, unsurprisingly most of which are internal due to unpredictable and often inclement weather.
Kendra Lueilwitz
2025-05-05 07:35:06
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There are over 50 rinks across the UK, with more than double that number during the festive period, offering a range of classes, clubs, events and open skating sessions that you can get involved with. There are rinks across the UK, use our rink finder to find one near you.
Veda Block
2025-05-05 07:20:59
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There are fewer than 60 permanent ice rinks in the whole of the UK and only five across the south of England, including two in Berkshire. These permanent rinks cost a lot of money to run, as keeping the ice frozen all year uses a lot of energy, but they provide venues for sports such as ice hockey and figure skating. Permanent ice rinks were often partially funded by local councils, but high energy bills meant some were shut down to save money, which is why more rinks today are privately funded.
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