Ice rinks in Alfreton and Derby make the perfect pre-Christmas outing

By Gay Bolton

Published 18th Dec 2025, 05:30 GMT

Get your skates on if your family wants to enjoy winter sport in two parts of Derbyshire.

An ice rink is coming to Alfreton’s Severn Square on December 22 and 23, 2025, from 11am to 5pm, and will be completely free with a special ticket. Details of how to get the tickets are available on the Amber Valley Borough Council’s website. The synthetic rink’s visit is funded by the UK Government.

Families in Derbyshire can enjoy ice skating in Alfreton and Derby during December 2025 (generic photo: Adobe Stock)

placeholder image — Families in Derbyshire can enjoy ice skating in Alfreton and Derby during December 2025 (generic photo: Adobe Stock)

Derby’s Cathedral Quarter is hosting an ice rink all the way through December. Tickets for a 45-minute session cost £12 for adults and there are special sessions for toddlers at a cost of £10 per person (standard and under 5s). Book your place at www.derbylive.co.uk.