Name: The Core
Rating: 5.0

The Core

The Core Skate Hereford CIC, Foley Trading Estate, Hereford, Herefordshire HR1 2SF, England, UK

1-90 Years

Paid

Description

The Core is a non-profit, community-run indoor roller-skating rink and alternative sports centre in Hereford. It focuses on health, fitness, and social inclusion, offering a fun and welcoming environment for all ages. With a 500m² sprung Canadian maple rink, it’s a great place for skating, dancing, and fitness activities.

The centre hosts skate camps for kids, roller discos with music and lights, ladies-only skate and stretch sessions, and adult roller figure classes. Facilities include a café serving home-cooked food, drinks, and snacks, plus skate hire and a mezzanine floor overlooking the rink.

General roller-skating sessions cost £8.38, with discounts for students (£6.29) and special classes ranging from £6.29 to £10.48. Party packages are also available, with private tuition, roller disco hire, and food options starting from £4 per person.

Visiting The Core offers a lively and supportive experience for families, beginners, and seasoned skaters alike. It’s a place to learn new skills, enjoy themed events, and celebrate special occasions. With its strong community spirit and variety of sessions, The Core is well worth a visit for anyone looking for active, social fun.

Features

Paid
Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

Skate Camps: A FULL DAY OF ROLLER SKATING FUN AND GAMES. Suitable for all abilities from a complete beginner to children already able to skate. We will play games and allow the children time to peer teach. We can provide lunch too if you'd like. There will be a fruit buffet in the break available to all skaters. Squash and water will be available all day, but do bring a water bottle too.
Roller Discos: This is a classic night of big music from our Bose sound system and great lights from our amazing lighting rig. This event is a great way to spend a couple of hours skating and we offer free skate hire and safety gear to all that want it. These sessions are loud and dark and do not lend themselves to very young children and total beginners.
Ladies Skate and stretch 16+: Ladies only skate session, to learn and improve your skating from peer learning and coaching. Led stretching after your skate, you can do your stretches your way, on or off skates. This session will grow in the direction its skaters need.
Adult Roller Figure class: This class is not for beginner skaters. You will need to be able to skate forwards well, and be working on stops and backwards. You will need to be able to valence on one foot for a short distance, we will help you further this. You will be given the knowledge to go and practice the new skills you will be taught at these classes. You will need to practice to improve. The core offer many sessions for you to do this. We also offer 1-2-1 coaching should you need it. Please ask. This class will help you achieve more form your roller skating

Facilities

Food & Drinks: Cafe available.

Website

Contact

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Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Roller Skating: £8.38
Student College/Uni: £6.29
Beginners and Improves: £10.48
Ladies skate & stretch session: £6.29
Adult Roller Figure class: £10.48

Pricing URL: https://www.skatehereford.co.uk/tickets

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

Private Tuition / Disco Party – Designed for ages 7 and up, this 2-hour private hire serves up to 15 skaters for £140, with space for up to 20 skaters total (additional skaters £6 each). The session includes skate and safety gear hire, squash for every skater, expert coaching, optional disco music, and fun group games.

Private Roller Disco – Ideal for teens and adults who are already confident on skates. This 2-hour private rink hire accommodates up to 30 skaters for £195, including squash and access to a carpeted area for those needing assistance.

Party Food Options: Catering is provided in-house (self-catering not permitted), with choices starting at just £4 per person for hot dogs, or £6 per person for meals like chips with sausage or nuggets (with vegan and vegetarian options available). Other treats—like pick-and-mix pots, milkshakes, and ice cream—can be added. Don’t forget to notify them of any allergies at least 48 hours before your event.
Visit the website for more information.

Saturday-Sunday: 11 am–1 pm
Wednesday: 5 pm–8:30 pm

Address: The Core Skate Hereford CIC, Foley Trading Estate, Hereford, Herefordshire HR1 2SF, England, UK

Post Code: HR1 2SF

Council: Herefordshire

County: Herefordshire