Name: Riverside Ice and Leisure Centre
Rating: 5.0

Riverside Ice and Leisure Centre

Riverside Leisure Centre, Riverside Ice & Leisure, Victoria Rd, Chelmsford CM1 1FG, United Kingdom

1-90 Years

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Description

Riverside Ice and Leisure Centre is Chelmsford’s largest leisure centre, offering a wide range of activities for families and individuals. It features an ice rink, swimming pools with flumes, a modern gym, fitness classes, a sports hall, a crèche, and a children’s soft play area. The centre is also home to the Chelmsford Chieftains ice hockey team and provides fun skating sessions, including disco and holiday skates.

Visitors can enjoy ice skating sessions for all ages, family-friendly swimming with lessons and parties, and a 130-station gym with views of the river. Kids’ activities include term-time sports schools, school holiday fun, and exciting birthday party packages ranging from soft play and pool parties to ice skating and sports-based celebrations. Two on-site cafés and facilities like parking and changing rooms make visits convenient and comfortable.

Public ice skating costs £8.50 for adults and £7.70 for juniors, while swimming is £7.50 for adults and £6.90 for juniors.

With its variety of facilities, Riverside offers something for everyone—whether you’re looking to skate, swim, work out, or celebrate a birthday. Its central location, wide range of activities, and family-friendly environment make it a must-visit destination in Chelmsford.

Features

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Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

Ice skating: Get flexible, get fit, all while having fun at Riverside's ice rink. The ice rink at Riverside Leisure Centre offers a variety of ice skating sessions suitable for everyone. You can enjoy public skate sessions, club nights and family sessions.
Swimming: Tone the body and relax the mind with swimming at Riverside Leisure Centre. Our pools complex at Riverside offers a state of the art experience. You can enjoy public swimming, fun sessions, birthday parties, swimming lessons and more.
Gym: No matter your age, shape, size or experience, Riverside gym is the place for you. Our state of the art, 130 station gym is a light, airy space with views over the river. There is a wide range of equipment you can use.
Kids activities: If your kids want it, we’ve got it. From being the coolest kid in town with the craziest birthday party, the next Olympic star at our term time sports schools, or just burning off some energy during the school holidays, we've got everything you need. We can help keep them active, challenge their mind and wear them out. There’s something for kids of any age to get their teeth into, and even some grown up kids, too.

Facilities

Parking: Car parking available.
Food & Drinks: Riverside boasts two cafes, and is also home to Chelmsford Physio.
Toilets: Toilet and changing room available.

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Price: Paid

Price Details

Public Ice skating: Adult: £8.50 / Junior: £7.70
Public Swimming: Adult: £7.50 / Junior: £6.90

Pricing URL: https://www.chelmsford.gov.uk/leisure-centres/where/riverside-leisure-centre/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

Riverside Leisure Centre offers a wide range of birthday party options to suit different ages and interests. Kids can enjoy Soft Play Parties with exclusive access to a multi-level play frame, or splash around in Pool Parties, choosing between fun in the learner pool for younger children or tackling a giant inflatable obstacle course for older ones.
For those who love the ice, Ice Skating Parties include skate hire, optional lessons, and skating aids, while sporty children can join in Fun & Games Parties filled with active playground-style activities. Each package is designed to provide a fun, memorable, and active celebration experience.
Visit the website to view all birthday party pakages and its detail information.

Monday to Friday: 6am to 10pm
Saturday and Sunday: 6am to 7pm

Address: Riverside Leisure Centre, Riverside Ice & Leisure, Victoria Rd, Chelmsford CM1 1FG, United Kingdom

Post Code: CM1 1FG

Council: Chelmsford

County: Essex

By Car: Riverside is centrally located in the city centre along the River Chelmer and can be easily accessed on foot through the Bond Street development, via Victoria Road or Waterloo Lane.
By Bus: Many bus routes run into the city centre, and stop a short walk from the centre.
By Train: The nearest train station to Riverside is Chelmsford, which is around a 10 minute walk.