Skating @Life

It’s time to start practising your best skating moves, as Newcastle’s only outdoor ice rink returns to Times Square. Life’s ice rink has become something of a Geordie institution over the years, and is guaranteed to get visitors feeling festive! The team at Life build the rink from scratch, and test it meticulously to ensure that it is perfect before the first eager visitors arrive.

Novice skaters can relax, as Skating@Life has a team of experienced Ice Marshalls who are there to keep an eye on visitors, and guide them around their first wobbly steps on the ice. With a little help from the friendly staff, guests will soon be gliding around the rink like professionals!

Skating@Life is open every day during the period 14 November - 21 February except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day, offering visitors plenty of opportunity to get to grips with the ice. Christmas Eve skating is always a hugely popular festive event, and so this is the only day that must be booked in advance at www.life.org.uk to ensure a spot on the rink.

Please note: children aged 9 and under must be accompanied by an adullt on the ice rink. Children aged 10 - 12 must be supervised by an adult (adults can watch from the viewing platform if they prefer).

Groups of 10 or more can book in advance to receive a free hot chocolate per person when you visit. Call the Life Bookings team on (0191) 243 8223.

Happy Skating!