NATIONAL ICE CENTRE

The NIC, or National Ice Centre, is a popular ice skating facility in Nottingham, England. Located to the east of the downtown area, near to the old Lace Market district. The NIC "heralded a new era in the growth of ice skating" being the first UK facility to have twin Olympic-sized 60m × 30m ice pads.

In lieu of an older, less modern rink in Nottingham is the brand new, state-of-the-art National Ice Centre, which is an architectural marvel. One of the Olympic-sized rinks is open to the public for skating, while the other is reserved for special events such as concerts and Nottingham Panthers ice hockey games. Torvill and Dean, the most famous ice dancers in the world, got their start here in Nottingham, England. They are also very familiar with the existing rinks, having skated on them countless times, and you may join in on the fun as well, as public skating sessions are held here every day. Family skates, club sessions, and foam parties are just some of the exciting skating events that take place at the National Ice Centre every week. In a special Tots Zone, kids under the age of five can skate for free.

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Highlights

• Skate your way into the thrilling sport at Nottingham's National Ice Centre.
• Tots Zone is an area set aside for children below the age of five where they can skate at no cost and at their own pace while building skating skills.
• Family skates, club skates, and foam party events are just a few of the exciting options available throughout the week.
• Enjoying a vibrant and entertaining pastime on the ice with loved ones is a great way to get your blood pumping and your muscles functioning.
• Keep a look out for the Great Britain Speed Skating Team, who competes in the Winter Olympics, and CBBC's Ice Stars when you visit the National Ice Centre.