# Riverside Leisure Centre, Chelmsford — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > Glide across the ice at this lively Chelmsford venue offering fun-packed skating sessions for all ages, complete with onsite refreshments and full accessibility facilities for families. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/chelmsford/attractions/riverside-leisure-centre (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Ice & Roller Skating # Riverside Leisure Centre Victoria Road [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=7190769944662360607&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Riverside Leisure Centre](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/105166935398918202297) **In short:** Riverside Leisure Centre is an attraction in Chelmsford, rated 3.8 out of 5 from 957 Google reviews. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Riverside Leisure Centre Glide across the ice at this lively Chelmsford venue offering fun-packed skating sessions for all ages, complete with onsite refreshments and full accessibility facilities for families. ## What's nearby - The Cathedral Primary School next door - Costa Coffee 200m away - Riverside Retail Park 200m away - Tesco Superstore 300m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Free car park - ✓Paid car park - ✓Paid street ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance - ✓Accessible toilet - ✓Accessible seating Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Opening hours **Monday** 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM **Tuesday** 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM **Wednesday** 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM **Thursday** 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM **Friday** 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM **Saturday** 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM **Sunday** 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [Alex H](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/114656510143403341753/reviews) ★★★★★ I recently attended the Musical Splash session at Riverside Leisure Centre with my toddler, and it was absolutely fantastic. This weekly parent-and-toddler swimming activity is brilliantly organised, featuring a variety of pool toys, water-confidence exercises, and enthusiastic instructors who lead fun sing-alongs and nursery rhymes throughout the session. The heated teaching pool was the perfect temperature, making it comfortable and enjoyable for both children and parents. There was also ample parking available, and the customer service from the staff was excellent from start to finish. I would highly recommend Musical Splash to any parent looking for a fun, engaging, and confidence-building water activity for their little one. We'll definitely be returning! · via Google [Rochelle king](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/103649762976702703968/reviews) ★★★★★ This is a brilliant facility. Plenty to do but the kids favour ice skating. I had a go today this time and it was really good fun. The staff and general public are really kind and helpful if you get into a bit of a tumble. The only thing that would be nice is free parking if you use the facility as it rather expensive. Paid over £5 for 3 hours. · via Google [Ryan Carter](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/113491294895978539480/reviews) ★★★★★ I am a monthly member of Riverside and the other sports centres that the council have. The upgrade is really nice and is open and spacious. Phones are generally answer quickly and staff are almost always helpful possibly with the exception of a occasional parking permit issues. I really dislike the Chelmsford council's policy is that you could only have your direct debit at the beginning of the month. It doesn't work for me. The gym is really well appointed with a nice atmosphere and a good selection of equipment. I quite like the policy that you need to have a induction when you start as opposed to just being let loose in a gym. The swimming pool is a good size and clean with helpful lifeguards who are not over zealous. However it is absolutely Baltic and somehow even worse than the temperature of the South Woodham pool. It is so cold that I unfortunately cannot personally last a swimming session in it. Showers with variable temperatures and underfloor heating and toilets is a nice touch though. The gym lockers are linked up to the card system which is great for locker availability I'm not sure what the deal is if you forget your card though. We've been to a few parties at Riverside which seemed to be well run. · via Google [Alok Joshi](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/117436345554220515681/reviews) ★★★★★ Excellent place to swim!! Gallery allows you to watch your loved ones while they swim or practise. Public lane swimming is great allowing everyone to book based on their preference. · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x47d8eb1b85540fb9:0x63cabf2a9527c21f!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) People say this leisure center offers a great ice rink, a good-sized and clean pool, well-appointed gym facilities with modern equipment, and friendly, helpful staff. Other reviews mention the booking process can be difficult and staff can be unprofessional. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Address** Riverside Ice & Leisure, Riverside Leisure Centre, Victoria Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1FG [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.7360776%2C0.4775874) **Category** Ice & Roller Skating **Guest rating** 3.8 / 5 (957 reviews) **Suitable for** All Ages **Setting** Indoor **Destination** Chelmsford [More attractions in Chelmsford](https://staycation.co.uk/chelmsford/attractions) ★ 3.8 (957 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.chelmsford.gov.uk/riverside?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [01245 615050](tel:01245615050) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Chelmsford **Postcode** CM1 1FG **Plus Code** 9F32PFPH+C2 [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x47d8eb1b85540fb9:0x63cabf2a9527c21f!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x47d8eb1b85540fb9:0x63cabf2a9527c21f!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x47d8eb1b85540fb9:0x63cabf2a9527c21f!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Chelmsford Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Riverside Leisure Centre has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet. ### Is there parking at Riverside Leisure Centre? Yes: free car park, paid car park and paid street parking. ### How do I contact Riverside Leisure Centre? Call Riverside Leisure Centre on +44 1245 615050. ## More near Riverside Leisure Centre ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [The Riverside Inn ★ 4.3 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/chelmsford/hotels/the-riverside-inn) - [Premier Inn Chelmsford City Centre ★ 4.1 · 0.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/chelmsford/hotels/premier-inn-chelmsford-city-centre) - [Best Western Atlantic Hotel ★ 3.6 · 0.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/chelmsford/hotels/best-western-atlantic-hotel) - [The County Hotel ★ 4.1 · 0.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/chelmsford/hotels/the-county-hotel) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [Belt Annexe 2.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/chelmsford/cottages/belt-annexe-uk48661) - [The Cottage 3.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/chelmsford/cottages/the-cottage-uk42880) - [Island Holidays - Island Lodge 4.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/chelmsford/cottages/island-holidays-island-lodge-uk46767) - [Island Holidays - Island House 4.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/chelmsford/cottages/island-holidays-island-house-uk51001) ### Campsites nearby - [Riverside Caravan Park ★ 4.9 · 3.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/chelmsford/camping/riverside-caravan-park) - [Stuarts Wood Camping ★ 4.7 · 5.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/stock/camping/stuarts-wood-camping) - [Greenacres Caravan Park 5.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/essex/camping/greenacres-caravan-park) - [Harleyford Estate Ltd ★ 4.6 · 6.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/essex/camping/harleyford-estate-ltd) ### Things to do nearby - [Bck Yrd Golf ★ 3.3 · 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/chelmsford/attractions/bck-yrd-golf) - [Ninja Warrior UK Chelmsford ★ 4.8 · 0.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/chelmsford/attractions/ninja-warrior-uk-chelmsford) - [ODEON Chelmsford ★ 3.9 · 0.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/chelmsford/attractions/odeon-chelmsford) - [Essex Police Museum ★ 4.3 · 0.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/chelmsford/attractions/essex-police-museum)