Edinburgh's Christmas 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 Princes Street Gardens delight in the magical Christmas atmosphere with twinkling lights in the trees and 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 ever 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, Edinburgh's Winter Wonderland includes a play area for winter sports, traditional food and to warm up; tea, coffee, mulled wine and minced pies.
Winter Wonderland Ice Rink
Princes Street Gardens
Grand Opening Thursday 22nd November
Friday 23rd November – Sunday 6th January
Sunday – Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday – Saturday 10am - 10pm
Christmas Eve 10am – 8pm
Christmas Day Closed
Boxing Day 11am – 8pm
New Years Eve 10am – 6pm
New Years Day 12noon – 8pm
(last session begins an hour before closing)
Ticket Prices:
Adults £9, with own skates £8
Children £8, with own skates £7
Family ticket £30
Groups (10 or more) £1 off per ticket
Off peak discount:
Monday – Friday 10am – 4pm,
23 November – 14 December & 2 January – 6 January
£1.50 off single ticket,
£3.50 off group ticket
WINTERWONDERLAND "THE ICE GALLERY"
Edinburgh's first Ice Art Gallery and Ice Chocolate Bar, inside will be ice sculptures and displays of historic winter sports in Scotland, the interactive experience in this unique venue will allow for children to play with snow and ice versions of favourites such as Jenga.
Regardless of the weather children will be able to throw snowballs in the snowball shy with real snow!
Sculpted by the Ice Box, the Ice Gallery will be the coolest place in December right in the heart of the city.
Princes Street Gardens
Thursday 22 November - Sunday 6 January, closed Christmas day
Sunday - Wednesday 10am - 8pm, Thursday - Saturday 10am - 10pm
Adults £5, free to under 14's with a paying adult
THE EDINBURGH
WHEEL
For an exhilarating view of the Christmas lights, take a spin on the Edinburgh Wheel. Its majestic 33-metre span towers over Princes Street and the gardens, giving you the best possible view of the city this season. Wrap up warm! Suitable for all the family.
Princes Street Gardens, by the Scott Monument
Thursday 22nd November - Sunday 6th January, closed Christmas day
Sunday - Thursday 10am - 10pm, Friday - Saturday 10am - 11pm
Entry Fee £3.50, children under 1-metre tall get a £1.00 discount
FUN IN THE GARDENS
The Christmas Carousel
Take a nostalgic spin on the old-fashioned Christmas Carousel. This ride delights both young and old, revolving at the very heart of Edinburgh's Christmas.
Princes Street Gardens, by the Scott Monument
Thursday 22nd November - Sunday 6th January, closed Christmas day
10am - 10pm
£2.50 per ride
The Flying Carousel
If the Christmas Carousel just isn't fast enough for you, then try the Flying Carousel. This old fashioned chair-o-plane ride is sure to set hearts racing as it flies through the air. Close your eyes and hold on tight!
Princes Street Gardens, by the Scott Monument
Thursday 22nd November - Sunday 6th January, closed Christmas day
10am - 10pm
£2.50 per ride
Helter Skelter
Princes Street Gardens
Thursday 22nd November - Sunday 6th January, closed Christmas day
10am - 10pm
£2.00 adults, £1.50 children per ride
Bungysnowdome
Thursday 22 November – Sunday 6 January, closed Christmas
day
Sunday – Wednesday 10am – 8pm, Thursday – Saturday
10am – 10pm
£ 6.00
