The international-sized ice pad at the Link Centre is recognised as a 'Centre of Excellence' for both figure skating and ice hockey. it is an approved national centre for squad training for the National Ice Skating Association and British Ice Hockey Associations, it is also a NISA approved regional test centre and it provides the south-west with a popular attraction which offers sessions for all ages and abilities.
Over the Christmas period we have many themed ice skating sessions to keep children and adults entertained.
Please click onto the following link which will take you to the Christmas ice skating page
The Ice Rink has to close from time to time because of events or maintenance. Before visiting please click onto the link below which will take you to the closure page, to ensure that the Rink will be open at the time of your visit. |
For the complete Ice Rink programme please click on the link below (downloadable pdf):
Link Centre ice rink opening times (117kb)
First Friday of the month from 8.30pm - 10.30pm - Click onto the following link to take you to the Sub Zero page.
A mixed session of easy listening music allows you to practise your skating skills on the ice. Open to all abilities. Evening session include dance intervals.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday: 10.00am-3.30pm. (there is a 15 minute resurface at 12.00 noon)
Wednesday*7.30pm-9.30pm
*General skating session with dance intervals.
This session is aimed at younger children and families. A mixed selection of music caters for all tastes whilst you skate in a safe and friendly environment. Mums and dads, brothers and sisters are encouraged to join in.
An upbeat session aimed at teenagers, with disco lights, music and non-stop action on the ice. Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Similar to the disco session (see above) but in a more controlled environment which is suitable for younger children and families.
Sunday: 1.30pm-3.30pm
All prices include skate hire.
All sessions (except Tuesday and Friday tea time - see below)
| Card Type | Price |
| Swindon Card | £5.90 |
| Concession 1 | £4.40 |
| Concession 2 | £1.80 |
| Full Price(No Card) | £7.60 |
Junior Full Price: £5.60
Under threes: free
Family ticket (no card) (four people, including maximum of two adults): £22.40
Tuesday and Friday tea time session
| Card Type | Price |
| Swindon Card | £4.60 |
| Concession 1 | £3.60 |
| Concession 2 | £1.80 |
| Full Price(No Card) | £5.70 |
Junior Full Price: £4.10
Under threes: free
Family ticket (no card) (four people, including maximum of two adults): £15.50
| Card Type | Price |
| Swindon Card | £0.80 |
| Concession 1 | £0.80 |
| Concession 2 | £0.40 |
| Full Price(No Card) | £1.00 |
Patches are beneficial to all levels of skating from novice through to championship level.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 6.00am-8.00am
Saturday: 6.00am-7.30am
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday: 8.30am-10.00am
Monday: 4.00pm - 5.15pm
Tuesday and Friday: 4.00pm-4.30pm
Wednesday and Thursday: 4.00pm-6.00pm
| Card Type | Price |
| Swindon Card | £2.10 |
| Concession 1 | £1.90 |
| Concession 2 | £1.70 |
| Full Price(No Card) | £2.70 |
The centre offers a range of progressive courses for toddlers, juniors and adults in basic skating skills, ice dance, free skating, disabled skating and ice hockey during term time, for more information click here and an intensive novice ice skating course during the school holidays.
If you are bringing a group of 15 or more skaters, in order to gain the group rate of £4.80 for adults and £3.70 for juniors (aged under 16 years), the group must be booked in advance with full payment received a minimum of four weeks in advance.
Thursday 6.15pm-7.45pm.
For skaters who have achieved Level 4 Skating Skills. The club provides group tuition every club night along with club competitions and other skating related events.
Swindon Ice Figure Club have their own website, to view it please click onto the link below
www.sifc.co.uk (External web address)
Please come along and talk to the club members on Thursday night.
A fully-qualified team of NISA coaches is available for private lessons bookable via the Link Centre, please click ont he following link to find out more information on the coaching staff.
There is a duty coach available on all general skating sessions for private lessons.
The Link Centre
Whitehill Way
Westlea
Swindon
SN5 7DL
Tel: 01793 445566
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