Fortunately, when we went just before Christmas this year, it was cold and frosty most days. This meant the ice was actually frozen and the skating experience was more authentic. A previous occasion at a different place involved skating on melting ice, avoiding puddles and getting wet.

Sadly though and somewhat predictably at these settings, the pain endured due to poor quality skates was almost unbearable so I did not last the full hour.

As seems to be the case at many of these provisions there are just too many people permitted on the ice for each time slot. This means it is crowded and deviating from the hurded type circular procession on the ice involves getting in somebody's way, or them getting in yours. I find this detracts from the enjoyment because you are constantly avoiding collisions instead of freely skating.

Overall though the setting and atmosphere was good. If you like the pop up skate rinks across the festive period, I recommend this one. It felt nicer than others we've been to. Bath also seemed to have a slightly better class of clientele too, which enabled a more joyous feeling, rather than one of defensively trying not to upset anyone and get into a confrontation.