Residents looking to hit the ice have plenty of opportunities to glide into the season at Ice Skate IOM, located at Manx Fun Farm on Whitebridge Road.

The facility on the outskirts of Onchan will open its annual ice rink today (Friday, November 13), with sessions taking place Monday to Saturday until January 9.

The venue offers eight daily one-hour skating sessions, running from 10.30am until 8.50pm.

Admission is tiered by age, with tickets priced at £9 for children aged 11 and under, £11 for those aged 12 to 17, and £12 for adults aged 18 and over. For those seeking extra stability on the rink, Penguin or Polar Bear skating aids and shoe grips are available to hire for £6 per session.

Ice Skate IOM also caters to group celebrations with a dedicated party package for a minimum of 10 children.

Priced at £15 per child for after-school bookings from Monday to Thursday, and £16.50 on Fridays, Saturdays, and holidays, the package includes one hour of skating alongside food, an ice lolly, and unlimited juice.

In addition to skating, the venue also provides other activities such as 10-pin bowling, Laserblast and soft play, while hot food and drinks are available in the venue’s café.

Prospective skaters can secure their slots online at www.iceskateiom.com. Further updates can be found on the venue's Facebook page, ‘Ice Skate IOM’, or by calling 01624 679399.