Edinburgh’s Winter Wonderland



Experience the magic of open air skating in the beautiful surroundings of East Princes Street Gardens.
Visit our Edinburgh Winter Wonderland
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Edinburgh’s Winter Festivals plays host to the tenth anniversary of Britain’s most beautiful outdoor ice skating rink; Edinburgh’s Winter Wonderland. Set in the stunning surroundings of East Princes Street Gardens. Delight in the magical Christmas atmosphere with twinkling lights in the trees. Set beneath the dramatic Edinburgh skyline of the castle.
Edinburgh’s Winter Wonderland transforms East Princes Street Gardens into an exciting world of ice and snow, providing fun, laughter, and excitement for both adults and children.
For the first time this year there will be a kiddies rink for children under the age of 7 years old, where double edged skates can be hired and skating becomes that much easier. As well as the ice skating rinks, don’t miss the exciting interactive Ice Gallery with ice sculptures, games and fun for all the family. Returning to Winter Wonderland is the exciting Snow Slide, race your friends and family to the bottom of the slide. There is traditional food and to warm up, tea, coffee and mulled wine with minced pies.
Don’t miss the spectacular opening gala on Thursday 27 November 2008 from 5pm onwards.
Come along, get your skates on and be part of the magic that is Edinburgh’s Winter Wonderland.
Opening Dates
Light Night 27 November 2008
Public Skating 28 November 2008 - 4 January 2009
(except Christmas Day)
Opening Times
Sunday – Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday – Saturday 10am - 10pm
(Last entry 1 hour before closing)
Christmas Eve 10am – 8pm
Christmas Day Closed
Boxing Day 11am – 8pm
New Years Eve 10am – 6pm
New Years Day 12noon – 8pm
From 28 November, tickets are available from the Ice Rink Box Office in East Princes Street Gardens
Prices
| OFF-PEAK - 10am to 4pm
Monday-Friday, 28th Nov to 12th Dec 2008 & 1st Jan - 4th Jan 2009 |
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| Adults | £7.50 (with skate hire) | £6.50 (with own skates) |
| Children (under 16) |
£6.50 (with skate hire) | £5.50 (with own skates) |
| Children (under 7) |
£5.00 (with skate hire) | £5.00 (with own skates) |
| Children's Rink | £5.00 (for the under 7s) | |
| Family Ticket | £26.50 (for 2 adults & 2 children or 1 adult & 3 children) |
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| PEAK | ||
| Adults | £9.00 (with skate hire) | £8.00 (with own skates) |
| Children (under 16) |
£8.00 (with skate hire) | £7.00 (with own skates) |
| Children (under 7) |
£5.00 (with skate hire) | £5.00 (with own skates) |
| Children's Rink | £5.00 (for the under 7s) | |
| Family Ticket | £30.00 (for 2 adults & 2 children or 1 adult & 3 children) | |
| Groups | (10 or more) £1 off per ticket | |
| Youth Groups | £4.00, Adults free (max 1 adult to 5 children) | |
| Schools | £3.50, Adults free (max 1 adult to 5 children) | |
| Slide | £3.00 for 3 Slides | |
| Snow Cars | £3.00 | |
School & Youth Group Bookings
0131 622 6552
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