The Ice Rink will return from Thursday 5th November until Sunday 3rd January 2027, whereas Winterland will be open from Saturday 7th November until Sunday 10th January 2027. Both activities will be situated outside the Village, near Zizzi’s.

Offering plenty of fun for guests of all ages, the undercover Ice Rink will be open every day until Sunday 3rd January (excluding Christmas Day). The rink will return with its regular Friday Disco Nights, 2-for-1 skates, plus special Parent & Toddler and Quiet Sessions. 

 Adding to the festive line-up, Bluewater will host weekly Skate & Sing sessions, which will take place every Wednesday from 18th November -16th December at 5pm, 6pm and 7pm. Alternating between two exciting themes each week, guests can choose from family-friendly Kids Pop sessions packed with chart-topping singalongs and colourful entertainment, or 80s & 90s parties celebrating iconic throwback hits. Featuring live music, themed performers, interactive games including Finish the Lyrics and lip-sync battles, giveaways and photo opportunities, Skate & Sing promises an unforgettable experience both on and off the ice for skaters of all ages.

Guests can also give back while taking to the ice with the return of Bluewater's 'Skate to Donate' sessions, raising funds for its charity of the year, ellenor. These sessions will take place on Thursday 26th November and Thursday 10th December at 8pm.

 Tickets for ice-skating sessions are priced from £14.50 for children aged 12 and under, £16.50 for adults, and from £52 for family tickets. Guests can book before midnight on 1st November to enjoy an early bird 20% discount on all bookings (excluding 2 for 1 sessions).

Bluewater’s magical outdoor, festive event, Winterland, will return with a new look for 2026, inviting guests to enjoy winter-themed funfair rides including the Traditional Waveswinger, alongside white-knuckle rides and family favourites in a new setting.

The event will feature striking festive decorations throughout, paired with new photo opportunities including a flock of ducks and a three-metre-high teddy bear. Guests will also be able to get hands on with interactive 3D pin art boards to create fun full body impressions.

Adding to the festive magic, the popular luminaire promenade and heart-shaped lighting are set to return, providing the ultimate Instagrammable backdrop while the iconic 40-metre-high Observation Wheel will offer spectacular views over Bluewater and its surrounding award-winning parkland.