Skate in any weather this winter at the enchanting Cathedral Gardens in Manchester.

Whatever the weather, enjoy the festive season and skate at the stunning clear roofed ice rink at Cathedral Gardens, offering an enchanting atmosphere for couples, families, and groups looking for some festive fun.

Celebrate the festive season with your loved ones, and make a day out of it! Enjoy the rink with your friends followed by a sweet treat, a hot drink and a walk through the impressive Christmas Markets.

Book your tickets

Couples, families and groups looking to plan the perfect festive day out in Manchester can now enjoy a skating session whatever the weather, owing to the rink’s transparent roof cover. Our spacious ice rink will be larger than ever this year, giving you more room to skate.

Opening Times

We are open daily from Friday 22nd October 2021 until 3rd January 2022, excluding Christmas Day.

22nd October

15:00 – 20:45 (last skate 20:00)

23rd October – 3rd January 

11:00 – 20:45 (last skate 20:00)

Skating sessions last up to 45 minutes. The ticket price includes skate hire and excludes the online booking fee.

We recommend that you arrive 15  – 30 minutes before your session to get ready to take to the ice!

Please note that the last skating session is 20:00-20:45