Winter attraction with a real 800sqm ice rink, Wilbur's Little Skaters and Ice Beats sessions, fairground rides, street food and an après bar at Willen Lake.
Willen On Ice returns to Willen Lake from Saturday 21 November 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027. It's a real ice rink, around 800 square metres of it, set inside a decorated marquee beside the Observation Wheel. The area around the rink is free to enter, so you can wander in without a ticket and still get the festive atmosphere without committing to a skate.
Most sessions run for 45 minutes, and skate hire is included in the price. This year the programme adds two new sessions: Wilbur's Little Skaters, a family slot for the youngest visitors to find their feet on the ice, and Ice Beats, a party session for teens with music and disco lights. The lake's mascot, Wilbur, is back too, appearing as a character you can meet. There are a couple of special dates worth noting: on Wednesday 2 December at 7pm, you can skate with MK Lightning hockey players, and on Thursday 10 December at 5pm, Willen Hospice takes over the rink. Tickets for that session are £10, with £5 going to the hospice, which supports people living with life-limiting illnesses.
Beyond the rink, there's an Après Bar serving seasonal food and drink, a rink café, street food stalls, and fairground rides. The Observation Wheel is right there as well, giving you a view across the lake. If you're not skating, you can still hang out in the festive area and grab something to eat.
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Prices vary by when you go. Adults are £18.90 off-peak and £20.90 peak; under 16s start from £15.90 off-peak and £17.90 peak. For children, there's a £11.90 Saver, £15.90 Standard, and £17.90 Peak. Students get a £16.95 Saver, and Community Skate sessions run at £9 per skater for schools, uniformed groups, youth clubs, and charities. The rink is at Willen Lake, Milton Keynes (MK15 9HQ), in the marquee beside the Observation Wheel.
