Birmingham Christmas 2023 big wheel and Ice rink at Centenary Square: opening dates, tickets, & more

One of the most popular Christmas attractions in Birmingham will be returning along with the German Christmas Market come next month.

The market and the ice skating rink and big wheel will be returning at the same time but one of them will be around much longer and well into the New Year. The organisers have said on their website that the family favourite Christmas attractions - the big wheel and the under cover ice rink in Centenary Square - will be bigger and better than ever.

So, get your waterproof clothing, socks, gloves and hats on for the amazing and exciting rides and activities for people of all ages and abilities. The skating rink and big wheel are wheelchair friendly.

Here is the opening date for the Ice Skate & Big Wheel in Birmingham in 2023

They open on November 2, 2023 and will run until January 7, 2024. Every session at the ice rink is 45 minutes. Each session will start on the hour, every hour from 10.00 am – 10.00 pm

Ice Skate will be closed on 25th December 2023 (Christmas Day). Those who don’t know how to skate and need private skating tuition, can contact the team at Ice Skate at Birmingham. If you wish to ice skate with a carer, you can let them know earlier so they can make sure all the arrangements are in place.

You will be able to enjoy the ice skating and big wheel longer than the German Christmas Market, which ends on Christmas eve.

What to expect in Centenary Square for Christmas in 2023?

Apart from the skating and big wheel, there will be other rides as well just like last year. The ice lounge bar is also returning for the same dates. Even if you are just supporting, you can still use The Ice Lounge facilities to keep warm whilst watching your friends and family and its free entry for spectators.

Where to buy tickets for the Christmas attractions in Birmingham?

Tickets are available both online and at the box office. However, it is advised that you purchase your tickets online, in advance to avoid disappointment. Also, the ice skate hire is included in the ticket price.

For adults, tickets are priced at £13, for children 12 & under it is £11 and it is £12 for students. Family tickets are £42 while a penguin skate can be hired for £5. Early bird tickets are open for booking now.