Slough Ice Arena
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Key Stats
Project details
Slough Ice Arena reimagines a much-loved community facility for a new generation of users. Transforming a 1980s ice rink into a contemporary leisure destination, the project combines the refurbishment of the existing arena with a significant extension, creating a more welcoming, flexible and commercially sustainable venue that continues to serve both elite sport and everyday community use.
Originally constructed in the mid-1980s as the home of the Slough Jets Ice Hockey Club, the existing arena had become dated and no longer reflected the expectations of a modern leisure facility. The brief was to retain the building’s important role within the community while broadening its appeal and improving the overall visitor experience.
The project stripped the original building back to its structural frame before introducing a 1,000m² two-storey extension containing a new entrance, reception, café, gym and climbing wall. The existing arena was comprehensively refurbished with a new ice rink, glazed rink barriers, upgraded changing facilities, improved spectator seating and enhanced lighting, creating a modern leisure destination capable of supporting a far wider range of users.
Delivered as part of Slough Borough Council’s wider leisure investment programme, the transformed arena has become an important destination for ice hockey, figure skating, public skating and inclusive community programmes, while continuing to host the Slough Jets and national television productions including Dancing on Ice. The project was completed ahead of programme and has since received national recognition for both its architectural quality and community impact.
Key Deliverables
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Commercial Value
The transformation significantly broadened the arena’s commercial offer by introducing complementary fitness, climbing and hospitality facilities alongside the refurbished ice rink. This diversified the venue’s income streams, increased year-round use and attracted a much wider visitor demographic, strengthening the long-term sustainability of the facility while supporting the wider regeneration of Slough’s leisure estate.
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Social Impact
Slough Ice Arena continues to play an important role within the local community by providing opportunities for recreation, elite sport and inclusive participation. Alongside serving as the home of the Slough Jets, the arena supports skating clubs, disability programmes and learn-to-skate initiatives, encouraging more people of all ages and abilities to be active. The redevelopment has extended the life of a valued community asset while creating a more accessible and welcoming destination for future generations.
What our clients say
The transformation of Slough Ice Arena created a vibrant destination that supports healthier lifestyles and community wellbeing.
