to think that outdoor xmas ice skating rinks are too expensive?

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My kids want to go to the nearest ice rink in the xmas holidays but it's at least 10 quid for adults and 8 for kids (you have to go with them if they're under 12).

Is this too much? I have 2 kids and they want to bring their friends. The usual ice rink in the city is just a couple of quid but they want to go to the xmas ones.

I paid over £15 for dd and I the other weekend and I queried that as I thought it was too much. Those prices are horrendous! Are there any discounts for families?

the edinburgh one is about a pound more expensive than the local indoor skating place - and a lot more than a pound nicer

i guess it depends where you go.

I wouldn't object to the price if the skates weren't so crap. Moulded plastic boots with hockey blades are not suitable for learners. I hired a pair on one occasion and I lasted about 4 minutes before having to come off in agony. Just proves it's purely a money making scheme rather than any attempt to interest people in the sport and that pisses me off. Much as I adore skating and have since I was a sprog I never go to these rinks now. Gorgeous settings but hideous places to skate.