Waiting list closed

Unfortunately our skating lessons are currently oversubscribed, and we are not taking any new bookings at present. We hope to re-open our waiting list in April 2023.

Roadworks and access to Riverside

Essential road maintenance will be taking place on Victoria Road which will affect access to Riverside Leisure Centre car park. This will run from Monday 3 April 2023 to Saturday 15 April 2023. You can read more about the arrangements.

Adult ice skating lessons

At Riverside Leisure Centre you can learn to pirouette and glide around the ice in a fun and relaxed environment, with our adults only ice skating lessons.

Three people wearig different types of ice skate

Whether you're a complete beginner and would like to learn the basics, or whether you're trying to perfect your technique, our adults-only skating lessons will suit you.

Our lessons follow the British Ice Skating (formerly NISA) approved Skate UK programme.   

Lessons will run every week for 30 minutes per lesson in the Riverside ice rink. You'll be in a small, friendly class of people with a similar ability, aged 16 and over. Our expert teachers will guide you through your lessons, while you make new friends in a community environment.  

Our lessons run continually throughout the year and when you apply, you'll be able to enjoy a host of amazing benefits, including:

  • free ice skating during any public and holiday skate sessions
  • free skate hire and skate gloves
  • quick, easy direct debit payments spread the cost of payments across the year. 
  • the option to move up at your own pace rather than having to wait until the end of a term.  
  • regular online feedback with our Course Pro home portal. Log in any time to view weekly progress and achievements. 

During the school holidays we also offer a week-long intensive aimed at beginners. You will come everyday for the week and learn the basics.

We hold lessons every Wednesday night, from 7pm to 7.30pm

The cost is just £39.90 per month Direct Debit, for weekly lessons.

All our ice skating places are full and we are currently not accepting new applications.

  • If you want to use a locker, you will need a 50p coin to release the key. You will get the 50p back when you return the key. 

  • There are individual changing cubicles as well as group female and group male changing areas available. 

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