Winter School Tours in Cork: Cork On Ice at Marina Market
Looking for an exciting, unforgettable winter school tour in Cork? Cork On Ice welcomes primary (3rd class and above) and secondary school groups from across Cork and Munster for an incredible day out on real ice!
Located at our new home in the Marina Market, our venue offers a fully covered, weatherproof ice skating rink in Cork alongside fantastic festive atmosphere, easy coach access, and special discounted rates for school groups.
Why Cork Teachers & Organisers Choose Us
Real Ice Rink: Expansive ice surface providing plenty of space for students to glide, slide, and build confidence.
Exclusive School Group Savings: Save up to 25% off standard admission rates with dedicated school session pricing.
Safety & Inclusivity First: Skates and safety aids included, and trained first-aiders on-site for every session.
Prime Marina Market Location: Combine your skate session with hot chocolate, street food options, and cozy covered seating for students and teachers.
Planning Your Cork School Visit
📍Marina Market, Centre Park Road, Ballintemple, Cork, T12 YX76.
Coach Set-Down & Parking: Free parking is available on the quay, but give yourself plenty of time to find parking close by. School buses can be drop off in the car park but cannot park there.
Arrival Time: Please arrive 20 minutes prior to your booked skate time to allow for skate fitting and safety briefings.
🎒 Teacher & Student Checklist
45 Minute Sessions: Enjoy 45 full minutes of supervised fun on the ice.
What to Wear: Students should wear warm clothing, gloves, and thick, comfortable socks (plus a spare pair for after skating).
ETB & Invoicing: Direct billing and PO processing are available for ETB Schools.
Tips & Information:
- Arrive at the venue 20 minutes prior to your booked skate time.
- Wear thick socks and choose skates the same size as your shoes.
- Bring spare socks for after your skate .
- Safety equipment is available for free or you can bring your own.
- We will have first aiders on duty during your skating session.
- Food and drinks vendors will not be open during the school skate unless specifically organised.
Terms & Conditions:
- Minimum group size of 50 students.
- If you have 100+ students in your group, you can book two-time slots back to back. Email us at info@iceskating.ie if you require any assistance.
- If you are an ETB or require an invoice, please contact [email protected] and we will take care of your booking for you.
- Online sales for school bookings close 22 days in advance of the selected date. If you’re looking for earlier availability, please email [email protected].
