At Eco Ice Rinks, we're proud to be driving a revolution in the UK ice industry.
Swiss-engineered ice technology that finally lets you glide, carve and skate the way you would on real ice, without a single drop of water or a penny of energy spent.
We've spent years visiting pop-up skating rinks across the UK, and time after time we found the same problem: surfaces that looked convincing but skated nothing like real ice. Instead of a smooth, enjoyable experience, they felt sticky, slow and hard work for guests of all ages and abilities.
So we partnered with Switzerland's leading ice panel manufacturers to bring something genuinely different to the UK market. Our ice panels are engineered using precision Swiss technology, refined over decades to replicate the molecular grip and glide of natural ice. The result? You step on, push off, and glide, properly glide, just as you would on a real ice rink.
No refrigeration. No water. No emissions. Just a brilliant skating experience, available anywhere, any time of year.
Our ice panels use an advanced, self-lubricating surface technology developed and refined in Switzerland, the same precision engineering culture behind some of the most demanding performance equipment in the world. The panels are designed at a molecular level to deliver the lowest friction and highest glide factor available, so skaters experience genuine momentum, real carving turns, and the authentic feel of natural ice.
Most pop-up rink surfaces are an afterthought, a flat sheet that looks like ice in photos but lets skaters down the moment they step on it. Our panels are a completely different category of product. The interlocking tongue-and-groove design creates a seamless surface with no gaps, no snagging, and a consistent glide across the entire rink from edge to edge.
Every rink, slap shot station and curling lane we deliver runs without water, refrigeration or ongoing energy costs. That means no chillers, no compressors, no water top-ups, and no carbon-heavy running costs, while still delivering a skating experience your guests.
We don't just drop off equipment and leave. Every hire includes full installation, trained on-site staff (if you require) to manage the experience safely throughout your event, and complete de-rig once you're done. One phone call, one team, zero stress.
Whether you need a rink for a single day/weekend event or a full season-long installation, we offer both short-term and long-term hire packages, tailored to your venue, footfall and budget.
Ice skating isn't just for Christmas. Our rinks, slap shot stations, curling lanes and roller rinks mean we can deliver a brilliant guest experience in January or July, indoors or outdoors, whatever the season. No dependency on cold weather, no seasonal shutdowns, just a consistent, high-quality experience that keeps your venue busy, your footfall up and your guests coming back all year long.
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Our eco ice rink uses premium Swiss-engineered skating technology to deliver a realistic skating experience that's worlds apart from the older synthetic rinks many people remember. Below are answers to some of the questions we're asked most often.
Yes. Whether you're organising a Christmas market, shopping centre activation, corporate event, school celebration or Winter Wonderland, we provide nationwide delivery, installation and event support across the UK.
Businesses, local authorities and event organisers are increasingly choosing eco ice rinks because they dramatically reduce energy consumption, lower operating costs and support sustainability objectives, while our premium Swiss skating technology ensures visitors still enjoy an authentic, memorable skating experience.
The technology has moved on significantly. Many people remember older synthetic rinks that felt slow and offered very little glide. Our Swiss-engineered skating panels represent a completely different generation of skating technology. Designed to provide a smoother, more natural glide, they deliver a realistic skating experience that consistently exceeds visitors' expectations.
Yes. Alongside our eco ice rinks we can provide giant snow globes, Santa's grottos, snowfall effects and complete event management, creating unforgettable Christmas experiences.
Yes. We can provide branded rink surrounds, entrance arches, sponsorship opportunities and bespoke graphics to promote your organisation or commercial partners.
Yes. We can provide experienced rink managers, marshals, skate attendants and event staff, or work alongside your own team depending on your requirements.
Safety is our highest priority. Every rink is professionally installed, regularly maintained and supported by comprehensive risk assessments and operational procedures.
Yes. We offer skating aids to help beginners and younger children build confidence and enjoy the rink safely.
Yes. We provide a full range of professionally maintained ice skates in children's and adult sizes.
Yes. Our rink is suitable for children and adults alike. We also provide skating aids to help younger or less confident skaters enjoy the experience safely.
Yes. We regularly work with local authorities, BIDs, town centre management companies, shopping centres and event organisers to deliver sustainable festive attractions across the UK.
Yes. Our eco ice rinks are extremely popular with schools for Christmas celebrations, reward events and fundraising activities. The realistic skating experience makes them an exciting attraction for children of all ages.
Absolutely. Eco ice rinks create an exciting festive centrepiece for Christmas markets, Winter Wonderland experiences, shopping centres, town centres and community celebrations.
Yes. We deliver, install and operate eco ice rinks across England, Scotland and Wales.
Installation times vary depending on the size and complexity of the rink. Most installations are completed within one day, larger rinks 1-2 days by our experienced installation team.
Yes. With suitable temporary flooring systems, our eco ice rink can often be installed on grassed areas, parks and open spaces, subject to a site survey.
Our eco ice rinks can be installed on most flat, stable surfaces including concrete, tarmac, paving, sports halls, exhibition flooring and temporary event flooring. We'll assess your venue during the planning process. In some cases, additional level flooring can be obtained at additional costs.
Absolutely. Our premium skating surface performs exceptionally well outdoors and is designed for year-round use, making it ideal for Christmas markets, Winter Wonderland events and town centre attractions.
Yes. Our rinks are perfect for shopping centres, exhibition halls, leisure centres, schools, arenas and other indoor venues.
We supply a range of rink sizes, from compact installations perfect for shopping centres and schools through to large public skating attractions for town centres and Christmas markets. We'll help you choose the ideal size for your venue and expected visitor numbers.
Every event is unique, so prices vary depending on the size of the rink, location, duration and optional extras. Please contact our team for a bespoke quotation tailored to your event.
Yes. We provide eco ice rink hire for Christmas events, shopping centres, town centres, schools, universities, corporate events, festivals, Business Improvement Districts (BIDs), local authorities and private events throughout the UK and Europe.
No. Unlike traditional ice rinks, our eco ice rink requires no water to create or maintain the skating surface.
The skating surface itself requires no refrigeration or continuous power supply. Depending on your event, electricity may only be required for optional lighting, music, ticketing or other event features.
Our eco ice rink provides a fantastic skating experience while eliminating the need for expensive refrigeration systems, continuous power consumption and large quantities of water. Combined with our Swiss-engineered skating surface, it's the ideal balance of sustainability, affordability and visitor enjoyment.
Yes. Our eco ice rink requires no refrigeration, no water and no electricity, dramatically reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions compared to traditional refrigerated ice rinks. It's the perfect solution for organisations looking to improve their sustainability credentials without compromising on visitor experience.
This is one of the questions we're asked most often. Many people have experienced older synthetic skating surfaces that felt slow, sticky and difficult to skate on. Our next-generation Swiss skating technology has been specifically designed to overcome those issues, creating a much smoother, more natural glide that delivers a significantly better skating experience.
Yes. While every synthetic skating surface feels slightly different to refrigerated ice, our premium Swiss-engineered skating panels offer one of the most realistic skating experiences available. They are a world apart from the older-style synthetic rinks that many people may have tried in the past.
Absolutely. Our Swiss skating technology has been specifically developed to work with standard ice skates, providing a smooth, enjoyable glide. Many visitors are genuinely surprised by how closely the experience resembles skating on real ice.
Our rink is constructed using advanced Swiss-engineered self-lubricating skating panels. These premium panels reduce friction and allow sharpened ice skates to glide naturally, creating a realistic skating experience without refrigeration, water or constant electricity.
A synthetic ice rink is a skating surface made from specially engineered polymer panels that allow standard ice skates to glide naturally. Unlike many older synthetic rinks, our Swiss-engineered skating panels have been developed to provide a smooth, realistic skating experience that closely replicates skating on real ice.
An eco ice rink is a premium skating attraction that uses our Swiss-engineered skating technology to deliver a realistic ice skating experience without refrigeration, water or high energy consumption. It offers all the excitement of ice skating while providing a far more sustainable solution for events across the UK and Europe.
