Ice skating in Brighton and Sussex this winter
The Royal Pavilion Ice Rink in Brighton is not running in winter 2026; its organisers say it will return in 2027. These are the places in Sussex with skating we have confirmed for this season, taken from each operator's own website.
Sessions are usually timed and the weekends before Christmas sell out first, so book ahead if a particular day matters.
1 event we have checked
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Tulleys Christmas Experience
Tulleys Farm, Near Crawley · 21 November to 24 December 2026
A full Christmas day out on Tulleys Farm, with a tractor sleigh ride to Father Christmas, shows, crafts and a real ice rink. Allow four to five hours to do everything.
- Price:
- Prices are shown at booking. The Santa Experience ticket includes the sleigh ride to Father Christmas and all activities except ice skating, which is extra. A Mother Christmas ticket covers the other activities and a toy workshop gift but not the sleigh ride.
- Ages:
- Children must be with an adult over 18. Babies under 1 are free without a gift; a tiddler ticket adds one.
- Dates:
- 21, 22, 28 and 29 November; 5, 6, 12, 13 and 19 to 24 December 2026. Open 8.45am to 6pm or 8.45am to 4pm depending on the date.
Questions people ask
Is there an ice rink at the Royal Pavilion in Brighton this Christmas?
No. The Royal Pavilion Ice Rink is not taking place in 2026, according to its official website, and plans to return in 2027.
Can young children skate?
Most rinks welcome children with an adult and many offer skate aids for beginners. Each operator sets its own minimum age and boot sizes, which their booking page explains.