Huge disappointment
I made a reservation for my entire family, with a total value of £100. Unfortunately, I never received a booking confirmation email or the tickets electronically. As a result, I was forced to attend the information desk in person in order to have the tickets printed.
I understand and fully accept that the tickets are non-refundable. This is not the issue. The issue is the complete lack of flexibility and customer-focused thinking demonstrated by your policies and by the way this situation was handled.
The booking was scheduled for Sunday, 21 December 2025 at 8:00 pm and was intended as a Christmas gift for a six-year-old child. However, due to severe weather conditions — cold temperatures combined with heavy rain — it became impossible for us to attend and safely enjoy the experience as a family. The rink is outdoors, and these conditions made participation unreasonable, particularly with a young child.
When I contacted customer support, I was given the following explanation: “There is always a possibility of falling and getting wet on the ice.” I find this response unacceptable and dismissive. Falling on the ice is not comparable to standing and skating under heavy rainfall. Are families seriously expected to attend and skate under umbrellas with a six-year-old child in such weather conditions?
I repeatedly and politely asked for a simple rescheduling of the tickets for five people to the following week due to circumstances beyond our control. I was not requesting a refund, only a transfer. Weather conditions are unpredictable — unfortunately, I am not Zeus and cannot control the rain. Considering that hundreds of customers attend your rink daily, it is difficult to understand why such a reasonable request could not be accommodated, other than a clear prioritisation of profit over customer care.
I am extremely disappointed by the level of service provided. The lack of empathy, flexibility, and basic customer-oriented thinking has completely overshadowed what was meant to be a joyful Christmas family experience.
I strongly advise others to reconsider making a booking with your rink unless they possess the ability to control the weather themselves.
December 21, 2025
Unprompted review