Get your skates on this Christmas! From 22nd December 2026 to 4th January 2027, Charter Square at arc Shopping Centre will be home to Bury St Edmunds’ free Christmas ice rink.
The synthetic ice rink will be open throughout the Christmas holidays, giving you the chance to enjoy a festive skate while visiting arc for Christmas shopping, dining or a day out in Bury St Edmunds.
Entry is completely free, with no booking required. Each skating session lasts 30 minutes, including time to put on and remove skates.
The rink will officially open at 11am on Tuesday 22nd December, with the Mayor of Bury St Edmunds, Cllr Donna Higgins.
Opening Times
- 22nd–23rd December: 11am–5pm
- Christmas Eve: 10am–4pm
- Christmas Day: Closed
- 26th December–4th January: 11am–5pm daily
The Christmas Ice Rink is brought to you by Our Bury St Edmunds BID, Bury St Edmunds Town Council and arc Shopping Centre, as part of the wider Christmas in Bury St Edmunds celebrations.
All skating activities are subject to weather conditions, and rink terms and conditions will be displayed on-site.
Find out more here.