Massive roller skating rink ‘Skate Island’ coming to Gosforth

Named Skate Island, the project is being built at Newcastle Racecourse using shipping containers, with the site already starting to take shape.

The pop-up rink will open to the public on April 2 and will run every Thursday to Sunday for eight weeks.

Stuart Nurse, co-director of organiser EVNT Inspirations, said: “We’ve started to put all the pieces in place to create Skate Island and to ensure it is going to be an absolutely fantastic experience.

“There has been nothing like this in the region before and we are looking forward to unveiling the whole site and giving people a really memorable experience.”

The attraction will feature food and drink vendors housed in containers, themed entertainment, and a packed schedule of events.

Student nights will take place every Thursday, while Friday evenings will transform into roller discos with a rotation of weekly themes including girl power, country music, karaoke, and neon raves.

Saturday mornings from 9am to noon will be dedicated to family sessions.

From noon onwards, the rink will host Retro Roller, an adult-only disco skate event where dressing up is encouraged.

Sundays will be open to all ages, with skating available for children and families from 9am to 9pm.

Each booking includes a 90-minute skating session and skate hire, though visitors are welcome to stay longer to enjoy the food and drink attractions.

Skate Island is the latest creation from EVNT Inspirations, the team behind popular North East events including Moosenwirt pop-up Alpine bar, Newcastle Christmas Village, Paddy Fest, and The Great British Tribute Fest.

Tickets start at £7.50 for family events, £10 for the student night, and £15 for Retro Roller, with all prices subject to a booking fee.