1 / 3Pleasure Beach Arena
📍 Blackpool, North West
Historic ice arena in Blackpool famous for its Hot Ice professional show featuring Olympic and world champion skaters. Also offers Skate UK lessons, parent-toddler classes, and public skating sessions.
🏆 Funzaroo Verdict
Best for families coming specifically to watch the Hot Ice show — reviewers rate it as outstanding, particularly the Christmas season BIDCA performances. Public skating sessions are shared with training groups using the majority of the rink, which significantly reduces actual skating time.
ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go
💬 What Families Are Saying
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The Reviewer
5 months ago
“I was invited to watch a Hot Ice show here, and it was absolutely brilliant! The performance was amazing, most, if not all, of the skaters were Olympians, which made it even more impressive. The arena itself was well-organised and comfortable, and the show ran smoothly from start to finish. There was a bit of uncertainty regarding parking though, some attendants said it was free to park at the back of the Pleasure Beach, while others said it wasn’t, which left us a little confused. They also sell merchandise, which makes for a nice keepsake after the show.”
Kath
3 months ago
“Absolutely outstanding. 3 year running to watch BIDCA ice skating show!!! Amazing costumes, direction and script. The kids on that ice are brilliant!! Best entertainment at Christmas. Well done to EVERYONE who work incredibly hard to make this show a success. If you have never been before, you are missing a treat!!”
Stacey Louise Holden
a month ago
“We did a public skate but there was people on there training at same time which was only thing that where wrong Theprice was good. The enviroment was clean. The bar was well stocked and staff where friendly”
💬 What parents mention
Overview
Pleasure Beach Arena is the world's oldest purpose-built ice rink and home to the Hot Ice show, featuring Olympic and world champion skaters performing choreographed routines. Public skating sessions, Skate UK lessons, and parent-toddler classes run year-round. Skate hire is available on site. The facility includes cafe seating with Starbucks coffee and theatre-style spectator areas for the professional shows.
