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Planet Ice Altrincham

📍 Altrincham, North West

★3.9(847 Google reviews)👶All ages

Full-size indoor ice rink in Altrincham with public skating sessions, lessons for all levels, skating aids for beginners, and birthday party packages. Home rink of Manchester Storm ice hockey team.

✓ Manchester Storm✓ Ice hockey✓ Public skating✓ Birthday parties✓ Free Sunday parking✓ Skating lessons

🏆 Funzaroo Verdict

Best for families who want ice skating as a social activity or want to catch a live ice hockey match — the Storm home games generate a family atmosphere that casual public sessions cannot replicate. Pre-book online and arrive before the previous session ends to secure a good position in the queue. Carry extra budget for skate hire, aids, and food.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡Book sessions online in advance, especially for weekends — the queue forms outside before the previous session exits
⏰Arrive early as you queue outside until the rink clears between sessions
🎟️Head upstairs for café seating with better space and sightlines across the rink
🚗Skating aids hire can run out — pre-book where possible

💬 What Families Are Saying

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3.9
★★★★★

847 Google reviews

G Reviews from Google

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Emma Higgin

3 months ago

★★★★★

“Free parking on a Sunday helps with costs. We didn't prebook polar bears/penguins but these can run out. They are charged at £7.50 for an hour. The pizzas weren't cheap but were the stone baked type so were nice. There aren't many tables downstairs but slip off your boots and head upstairs where there is ample seating and space!! Do take spare socks. Two pairs is ideal. All in all enjoyable experience.”

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Jo Holmes

2 months ago

★★★★★

“Brought my grandchildren to watch Storm v Devils. Absolutely fantastic! Great family atmosphere and the lady,( sorry, I've forgotten your name) who was on accessible section was brilliant! She talked us through everything including a brief history of the club. She went above and beyond. We made the journey from Halifax and will definitely be back! 4 new Storm fans!”

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Danielle Woolley

2 months ago

★★★★★

“Family trip. I would advise booking online, just incase. We went on a Saturday so it was busy. We got there early which again, I would recommend because although you cannot enter untill after the earlier slot has left, the queue was out the door. Only one person manning the booking in may have contributed to the long queue. As the time went on it got extremely busy. Despite a lovely time had, if there are several going it can be a bit pricey since you pay for hiring the skates on top of the ticket & also have to pay just to watch. The aids also need to be paid for to use (not refunded) if you have smaller ones or older beginner skaters. That said - you can stay a good while and have a great time. The kids loved it and we ducked out just before the end so avoided the line for our shoes. Only a couple of falls and smiles all round. The kids loved it! * If you are trying to book as a carer they will only accept access card as proof of disability”

💬 What parents mention

Ice hockey atmosphereAdditional hire costsGood upstairs facilities

Overview

Planet Ice Altrincham runs a full-size rink with public sessions, structured ice skating lessons, and comprehensive birthday party packages including dedicated hosts. Beginner skating aids — polar bears and penguins — are available to hire. The venue is the home rink of Manchester Storm ice hockey club, with match-day sessions drawing strong family atmosphere. The upstairs area has café seating and stone-baked pizzas with better sightlines than the ground floor.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday11:00 – 15:30
Tuesday12:00 – 15:30
Wednesday12:00 – 15:30
Thursday12:00 – 15:30
Friday12:00 – 15:30
Saturday11:00 – 16:00
Sunday11:00 – 15:30

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