Dundonald International Ice Bowl

Three attractions, three different ages

The ice rink is the headline: Northern Ireland's only public Olympic-size rink, with sessions 7 days a week and weekend DJ skating. The 30-lane bowling centre runs standard games plus glow-in-the-dark Xtreme sessions with UV lighting, which suits older kids, teens and grown-ups. Indiana Land is the under-11s' world, with tunnels, rope bridges and a free-fall slide, plus a separate area for babies and toddlers to explore shapes and textures. Indiana Land caps at 11 years and under and 5ft tall, the free-fall slide is 6+, and a parent must supervise throughout. Term-time extras include Terrific Tots unlimited play for 3-and-unders and monthly ASD-friendly sessions.

Olympic-size ice rink 30-lane bowling Indiana Land soft play DJ skating weekends Pay per activity Free parking

Good to know before you go:

The Ice Bowl runs birthday parties and group bookings across ice skating, bowling and Indiana Land, plus weekend DJ ice sessions and seasonal events. The wider site is being rebuilt, with a new leisure centre due to open in 2027 while the current venue stays open. Check their own booking page for current sessions, party packages and prices before you travel.

What to bring

👕Clothes you can move inComfy gear you don’t mind getting mucky for the active bits.

👟TrainersClosed-toe footwear is a must for most activities.

💧Water & a snackThirsty work — keep the energy topped up.

🧦Spare socks/layersGrippy socks for indoor centres; a change for outdoor, wetter sessions.

Everything before you go

Type

Indoor entertainment centre (ice rink, bowling, soft play)

Activities

Olympic-size ice skating, 30-lane tenpin bowling, Indiana Land jungle soft play; Starbucks and Yeti Cafe on site

Minimum age

Indiana Land is 11 and under, max 5ft; free-fall slide 6+; toddler and baby area for younger ones

Cost model

Pay per activity (not a single combo wristband) - check current prices

Booking

Book online ahead for weekends and school holidays

Best for ages

All ages - ice and bowling for kids, teens and adults; soft play for under-11s

Indoor / outdoor

Indoor

Also on site

Starbucks, Yeti Cafe, birthday parties and group bookings

Parking

Free on-site parking

How long to allow

1-2 hours per activity; a half-day to combine several

Address

111 Old Dundonald Road, Belfast BT16 1XT

Questions

Before you go

Do I need to book?

Book online ahead for weekends and school holidays

What is there to do?

Olympic-size ice skating, 30-lane tenpin bowling, Indiana Land jungle soft play; Starbucks and Yeti Cafe on site

What ages is it for?

All ages - ice and bowling for kids, teens and adults; soft play for under-11s Indiana Land is 11 and under, max 5ft; free-fall slide 6+; toddler and baby area for younger ones

How much does it cost?

Pay per activity (not a single combo wristband) - check current prices

Is there parking?

Free on-site parking

Getting there

Dundonald International Ice Bowl is at 111 Old Dundonald Road, Belfast BT16 1XT. Free on-site parking. Tap below for directions.

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The story

About the venue

The Dundonald International Ice Bowl opened in 1986 and is run by Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council. It has long been home to Northern Ireland's only public Olympic-size ice rink, alongside its tenpin bowling centre and Indiana Land soft play.

The site is undergoing a major council-funded redevelopment, with a new leisure centre featuring an Olympic-size rink, bowling, a large gym and community rooms due to open in 2027. The existing Ice Bowl remains open to the public throughout construction.