Brighton Royal Pavilion Ice Rink

The Royal Pavilion is one of the most distinctive and beautiful buildings in Britain. Located in the heart of Brighton, it offers an unmatched setting for a magical Christmas skate.

What do we build?

We create 2 main venues - The skate exchange and cafe/dining area as well as an entryway. 

• Ticket office - 10.3 m x 12.5 m 3.4 m leg
• Skate exchange - 11.3 m x 32.5 m x 3.4 m leg
• Cafe/dining area - 8.3 m x 40 m x 3.4 m leg

The design elegantly frames the ice rink with both structures, offering skaters stunning views of the pavilion, transforming into a captivating spectacle when it gets lit up at night.

The Challenge

We have many years of experience working on historical heritage sites with Grade 1 listed buildings, and we understand the challenges of constructing in venues with limited space and the need to protect the site carefully.

Project Manager Rebecca Chipping, tells us about the build: “We’ve been building at Brighton Pavilion for a number of years and each year, we use the same team who know the site and the venue. It is an honour to be part of this project at such an iconic venue.”

Shella Parkin of Laine Ltd talks about the ice rink: “We strongly believe that Christmas rinks like ours must choose renewable energy to meet their power needs. It is vital to ensure that having fun does not come at a cost to the environment”

This project is a great example of how sustainability can be at the heart of seasonal celebrations. Laine Ltd first launched the ice rink at the Royal Pavilion in 2010 and has operated it annually ever since. It is now one of the most successful Christmas attractions in the country, having welcomed well over a million people since its doors first opened.

Client Testimonial 

“Uncompromising commitment to quality, whatever they do. If you are with Losberger De Boer, you can stop worrying. As far as we are concerned, the best in the business” 

- Shella Parkin, Managing Director, Laine Ltd