Planet Ice Altrincham

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Dedicated ice rink for public skating, ice dancing and ice hockey with toddler sessions and courses.

Address: Oakfield Rd, Altrincham WA15 8EW, UK

Phone: 0161 926 8782

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State: Greater Manchester

City: Altrincham

Zip Code: WA15 8EW

opening times

Monday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM
Tuesday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM
Wednesday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 3:45 – 6:00 PM
Friday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 7:45 – 9:45 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM

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Planet ice is central to the identity of Altrincham, conveniently located adjacent to the end of the Metrolink purple and Green lines. Planet ice is also home to Manchester Storm ice hockey team, whose game against the fife flyers oldest professional ice hockey team in the uk established at the turn of world war 2 in 1938 was the primary reason for our visit.nnThe facility is somewhat primitive, giving the games a very raw close-to-the-action feel. On game days drinks may be purchased at reasonable value from a make shift bar setup. The toilets are as one would expect for a national league football stadium, but are in good working order and looked after. Everything appeared to be in order. There are clear rules defined for centre use which are displayed in various locations including above the men’s urinals, though these are more targeted for the casual ice skating users.nnThe ice is reasonably well kept, though there appeared to be minor inconsistencies with the preparation of the surface before ice hockey games with some very minor areas left untouched by the Zamboni. The players did not seem bothered by this and it did not affect our experience of the venue.nnIn terms of Manchester storm themselves, they find themselves at the epicentre of the uk professional ice hockey and online dating scene, currently sandwiched betwixt Belfast giants and Glasgow clan at 5th place in the table when time allows between hinge dates. Their players have mixed attitudes in their relationships with opponents and romantic interests on and off the pitch respectively, and some of their players have somewhat of a reputation for ungentlemanly practice in either context. On the ice they’ve clearly sharpened their edge, skating with confidence, yet they weren’t able to overcome the Fife Flyers on our visit. The Storms defensive brigade were somewhat ghostly in their disappearance from the game when they were most needed, resulting in a heartbreaking loss during added time, albeit making for an undeniably thrilling night on the ice.

Free parking on a Sunday helps with costs. We didn't prebook polar bears/penguins but these can run out. They are charged at £7.50 for an hour. The pizzas weren't cheap but were the stone baked type so were nice. There aren't many tables downstairs but slip off your boots and head upstairs where there is ample seating and space!! Do take spare socks. Two pairs is ideal. All in all enjoyable experience.

Brought my grandchildren to watch Storm v Devils.nAbsolutely  fantastic! Great family atmosphere and the lady, sorry, I've forgotten your name who was on accessible section was brilliant! She talked us through everything including a brief history of the club. She went above and beyond. We made the journey from Halifax and will definitely  be back! 4 new Storm fans!

Really shocked by our visit today. I've had many lovely experiences here, taking my nephews in the past, but havent been in 18 months. Today was soooo bad, it was my 6 year old daughters first time skating, we booked the 3 to 4:30pm slot. Arrived at exactly 3pm to a huge queue outside, it took 30 minutes to get inside, then another 30 minutes to queue for skates. I was told at the till that customers are warned to get there early, which is not the case on my booking email at all. Most of the exits off the ice rink are now permanently closed which is a nightmare for small first timers who need plenty of sitting breaks. The only two places to get on and off the ice, one is jam packed with people queuing to give their skates back, the other is where they used to serve food and drinks. There was only vending machines available when we got there at 4:20pm and even those wouldn't work. The lockers wouldn't work either, so my friend had to skate carrying a bag full of her child's belongings. Such a poor experience, they should NEVER sell more tickets than they can accommodate. It felt like complete greed or incompetence by this company, I felt sorry for the staff who just couldn't possibly have kept up with the vast numbers and queues of people and the many complaints. Several people walked out after 45 minutes of queuing after being told there would be no extension of time on the ice! Extremely disappointed, I asked for a refund so we could just come.om a quieter day, to be told they can't give one there and then and to send them an email. We were told to come off the ice at 4:40pm and joined the ridiculous queue to give the skates back. We finally left at 5:10pm.nBig warning to other parents with children with SEN, this is not for them, especially if they have extra toileting needs. Far too many people crammed in. £70 for half an hour skating.

Do not bother visiting! This place does not care about the safety or enjoyment of its customers. It was so overbooked it was impossible to have a nice time. The rink was heaving with people, causing lots of collisions and I saw many children getting hurt and having to be removed from the ice. They overbooked so much it became completely unsafe. Was met at the door with 25 minute queues to get in and then another 25 minutes to collect skates. Overall would not recommend and will not be going back.

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Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) 80 meters

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