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Girl on the ice rink

Ice skating for schools

Enjoy a session on our glittering ice rink that’s exclusively for education groups.  

Our ice rink is currently closed, but will reopen on 18 October 2025. We will release more details about school skating sessions closer to the time, but if you are planning your school trip now, please contact our Education Team on 01726 811913 or email education@edenproject.com to find out more.

Ice skating is the perfect opportunity for your learners to try something new, develop their confidence and enjoy time with their friends in Eden’s beautiful, friendly and safe setting. Ice skating provides all the benefits of physical activity with plenty of opportunity to develop balance and co-ordination!

School skating – exclusive education sessions

We've created some special ice-skating sessions when the rink is reserved just for schools, from EYFS to KS5 levels. These 40-minute skating sessions are exclusively for school groups, year 3 and up (maximum of 120 pupils per session. Smaller groups may share the ice with similar aged pupils from another school). Your visit includes entry to all Eden has to offer for the day, a welcome introduction and classroom base.

Infants on Ice - ice play for under sevens

Toddlers playing on ice rink with sledges and toys

These non-skating, ice play sessions are exclusively for under-sevens from nursery and school groups (maximum of 75 children). Participants wear their normal shoes (trainers or wellies) not skates and the ice is left ‘uncut’ to make it less slippery and more playable! The sessions last 40 minutes and include plenty of toys to play with. Your visit includes entry to all Eden has to offer for the day, a welcome introduction and classroom base. 

School Skating – public sessions

We welcome school groups to the rink outside the exclusive education sessions when you’ll be sharing the rink with public skaters.

Please contact the Education Team on 01726 811913 or email education@edenproject.com to find out more.
 

Wheelchairs on the ice

Wheelchair on ice rink

We welcome visitors using manual wheelchairs on the ice. Straps must be worn at all times – we have five straps available for those who require them. It is preferred that anyone using a manual wheelchair on the ice does not wear skates, and is accompanied and pushed by another (skating) visitor.

We discourage the use of power-assisted chairs as they are difficult to control on the ice. For visitors with a bespoke chair who cannot be transferred to another wheelchair or pushed, we can allow the use of power-assisted chairs.

How to book a school ice session

School skating must be booked in advance. Use our online form to request your booking or find out more information.

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