The National Ice Centre (NIC) is located in Nottingham, England. It is the first twin Olympic sized ice rink in the UK. Located just east of the city centre, close to the historic Lace Market area, the facility includes the Nottingham Arena (since January 2016 re-branded as the Motorpoint Arena Nottingham). The first rink and the arena were opened on 1 April 2000 by Olympic Gold Medalist, Jayne Torvill. The second Olympic Rink opened the following year, on 7 April 2001.

Home of Nottingham Lions ice hockey team, with family skating, toddler sessions and private parties.


Times: -

Tuesday: 10am - 11:30am*

Thursday: 10am - 11:30am*

Saturday: 11am - 5pm*** including Tots Zone

Sunday: 10am - 12pm including Tots Zone


Ticket Prices: -

Adults (ages 16+) - £8.50

Juniors (ages 5-15) - £7.50

Under 5's - FREE

Students - £5*
*Must present College/University ID card or NUS card
*Please note we do not accept UNIDAYS

Seniors (ages 60+) - £3.50

Citycard Holders - £5

Active Nottingham Card Holders - £5

Family of 3 - £21

Family of 4 - £27

Family of 5 - £33

Groups of 10+ - £5 per person

School Groups - £3.50 per person

Foam Parties - Standard Prices apply

Paint Parties - Standard Prices apply

Weekend Club Tickets - £10

Ice Equipment - £2.50

Box Office on 0843 373 3000