In this blog post, we will guide you through the top roller skating spots across the UK. Whether you’re into jam skating or prefer trail skating, join us as we explore Roller Discos and some hidden treasures.
Flippers
Flipper’s Roller Boogie Palace has a rich history, initially opening as a popular venue from 1979 to 1981 in Los Angeles.
The location in London is one of the key venues for the city's expanding skate community, revitalizing its cultural identity with immersive musical programs featuring performers from across the globe.
Co-founders Liberty Ross and Kevin Wall collaborated with Usher to establish this impressive roller disco palace, and since then, numerous live music performances have taken place, featuring artists like Billie Eilish and Kaytranada from around the world.
On her Instagram, Liberty Ross expressed, “Welcome back to Flipper’s Roller Boogie Palace, a place of pleasure where there are no barriers, taboos, or inhibitions, where you are not defined by your race, faith, sexuality, or gender, where you can be your true self on a floor made to float. At Flipper’s, we are all equal, simply having fun. We skate for the physical thrill, pure joy, and the breath of freedom. One foot in front of the other, we move to the beat, united in freedom, coming together for a moment, a lifetime. It's a home for everyone, a family.”
Besides live music, Flipper’s Roller Boogie Palace features a restaurant serving American-style dishes and a skate shop. Upon arrival, you will need to check in on the ground floor, where skates are available for rent. All the skating fun takes place on the roller rink upstairs.
Paradise Skate World
Paradise Skate World, which launched in the summer of 2022, is situated in Manchester and draws inspiration from an intergalactic theme. This interactive roller skating rink is complemented by an extraordinary bar, offering a variety of snacks such as pizza, mochi, and nachos, along with space-themed cocktails. This venue welcomes skaters of all skill levels, from beginners to professionals.
Co-owner Larissa-Sophie Houghton describes, “We have crafted an incredible new world where people can escape reality, lose themselves in music, and skate into space. The bar's concept is to dock at the space station, where we aimed to create an imaginative experience of being transported to a galactic beach—a place to enjoy cocktails from the promenade and feel the energy as space skaters orbit around you.”
Rollernation
Rollernation is a skate disco located in Tottenham, North London. The roller rink is the main attraction, but there is also a diner, bar, garden area, and seating booths, offering a perfect blend of skating and relaxation. Whether you are a novice, expert, or somewhere in between, Rollernation provides affordable pricing, with skates and socks available for hire.
Each year, Rollernation hosts the Battle Jam, where 20 jam skaters from throughout the UK and London compete to determine the top jam skater. This year, cs.sk8s secured 1st place, EZE came 2nd, and Nadia Sourgrapism took 3rd.
Roller jam
Rollerjam is located in Digbeth, a 15-minute walk from Birmingham's city center.
Rollerjam was established by Jerry McGrath, who has been running Jerry’s Roller Disco for 26 years and was a former roller-skating champion in England, Lenny Scarlett, involved with the popular Digbeth Dining Club and Mama Roux’s, George Kafetzis, known in the local electronic music scene, and entrepreneur Rue Jay, famous in the nightclub industry.
Roller Jam is Birmingham's first roller disco and offers everything from a food area featuring various vendors to cocktail bars and live music. Food and drink options include The Funky Bear and Gyros Guru, with weekly local guest traders. The venue also features a spacious skating rink with private booths for hire, an electrifying light and laser show, and an arcade area packed with games and an air hockey table.
Cannon hill park
Cannon Hill Park is a hidden gem for roller skating in Birmingham. Spanning 250 acres, it is one of the city's largest urban parks, featuring several cafes, picnic spots, and restrooms, making it a convenient and enjoyable place for a day of roller skating.
You wouldn't know about it if you haven't been followingSkatebrumon Instagram, Skatebrum consists of enthusiasts and newcomers who meet every day for free. It was founded by passionate roller skater Carl Edghill. Carl mentioned, “Covid sparked the interest—it went from 30 skaters to 100. I think people were looking for an outdoor activity during the lockdown. You couldn’t go swimming or to the cinema; there wasn’t much you could do, and skating ticks all the boxes. It’s a welcoming environment here, all about community spirit. It’s like a family.”
