Birmingham — the UK's Second City — has a skating scene to match its size. From Star City's roller disco to outdoor crews rolling through Cannon Hill Park and Sutton Park, Brum's scene is growing fast and it's yours to explore.
Your complete guide to skating in Birmingham — rinks, outdoor spots, community groups, and everything the city's scene has to offer.
Birmingham is the UK's second-largest city with 1.1 million people — and its skating scene is growing to match. The city has a mix of dedicated indoor rinks, open-air skate parks, and an increasingly tight-knit community of quad and inline skaters. From the neon-lit Star City roller disco to grassroots crews rolling Cannon Hill Park at sunrise, Birmingham's scene has something for everyone.
Birmingham's flagship roller disco inside the Star City entertainment complex. Regular sessions, themed nights, DJ events, and group bookings. The heart of Brum's indoor skating scene.
A well-established Birmingham skating venue with regular public sessions, private hire, and disco nights. A Midlands staple for skaters of all ages and abilities.
Birmingham's outdoor skating scene has found its home in Cannon Hill Park's smooth paths. One of the UK's finest city parks, it's become the go-to spot for Birmingham's growing outdoor skate community.
The West Midlands' main roller derby league. Inclusive, competitive, and always growing. Fresh meat programmes welcome all genders — come hit the track.
From indoor rinks to Birmingham's best outdoor skating spots — here's where the Second City rolls.
📍 Watson Road, Birmingham B7 5SA
🗓 Regular sessions + themed nights
Birmingham's most popular roller disco, inside the Star City entertainment complex. Themed nights, DJ sessions, group bookings, and family-friendly sessions. One of the Midlands' most-visited rinks.
📍 Birmingham
🗓 Regular public sessions + events
A well-loved Birmingham skating venue running regular public sessions, private hire, and disco nights. A go-to spot for Midlands skaters looking for a proper rink experience.
📍 Birmingham
🗓 Regular training + bouts
The West Midlands' main roller derby league. Inclusive, competitive, and always welcoming new skaters. Fresh meat programmes run regularly — all genders and experience levels welcome. UKRDA affiliated.
@wmrollerderby →📍 Birmingham City Centre & parks
🗓 Monthly community skates
Monthly community skate meetups rolling through Birmingham's streets and parks. A growing, friendly crew welcoming all abilities and all wheel types. Check social media for upcoming dates.
📍 Edgbaston, Birmingham B12
One of the UK's finest urban parks with smooth tarmac paths winding through 80 acres. The natural home of Birmingham's outdoor skate community — especially popular on warm weekends. Free entry, parking available.
📍 Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham
One of the largest urban parks in Europe at 2,400 acres. Wide, flat paths give you room to really open up on skates. Birmingham's best-kept outdoor skating secret — far fewer crowds than city-centre parks.
📍 Edgbaston, Birmingham B16
A popular circular path around Edgbaston Reservoir — smooth, mostly flat, and a favourite with Birmingham's morning skate crowd. A satisfying loop with reservoir views and city skyline backdrops.
📍 City Centre & beyond
Birmingham has more miles of canal than Venice. The towpaths in and around Brindleyplace, Gas Street Basin, and heading out to Edgbaston offer flat, scenic skating routes through the city's industrial heritage.
📍 Broad Street, Birmingham City Centre
Birmingham's revamped civic square features wide, smooth paving perfect for city-centre skating. A visual backdrop with the Library of Birmingham and CBSO Centre — best at quieter times. Urban skating at its most photogenic.
Birmingham's skating community is tight-knit, welcoming, and always growing. Here's where to find your people.
The main community hub for Birmingham skaters — meetup announcements, local events, advice for beginners, and general skate chat. Search "Birmingham Roller Skating" on Facebook to find active groups in your area.
The West Midlands' main roller derby league. Fresh meat programmes run throughout the year — no experience needed, all genders welcome. UKRDA affiliated. Follow @wmrollerderby on Instagram.
@wmrollerderby →Monthly community skate meetups exploring Birmingham's streets and parks. A welcoming crew that's putting Brum on the map for organised outdoor social skating. All abilities and all wheel types welcome.
Star City's regular skaters have built a community around their sessions. Follow Star City on social media for upcoming themed nights, disco events, and group booking deals — a great entry point for new Birmingham skaters.
Get Your Skates On is built for every skater in the UK — from Bristol's harbourside to Birmingham's canals. GARFEE and GARFETTE want to shine a light on every city's skating scene, and Birmingham's is one of the UK's most exciting to watch grow.
Tune in to hear about the venues, the communities, the culture — and maybe catch a mention of the Second City's scene on the pod.
Whether you're a Brummie born and raised or just rolling through — lace up, hit Cannon Hill Park or Star City, and join the community that's putting Birmingham on the UK's skating map.