Bristol has one of the UK's most vibrant skating scenes — from the legendary BUMP Rollerdisco to outdoor crews rolling through Millennium Square. This is our home, and these are our people.
Your complete guide to skating in Bristol — rinks, outdoor spots, clubs, community groups, and everything the city's scene has to offer.
Bristol has been rolling since before most people had laced up. The city's diverse, creative spirit made it fertile ground for skating culture to take root — and it's only growing stronger. From basement clubs to park meetups, Bristol doesn't just skate: it lives it.
Bristol's flagship rink. BUMP at 17–18 Wellington Road (St Judes) runs DJ nights, themed events, and sessions all year round — plus mobile discos across the UK. The heartbeat of Bristol skating.
A fondly-remembered chapter in Bristol's skating story. Events under the Alice in Rollerland banner helped define the city's skate culture — whimsical, welcoming, and wonderfully weird.
Bristol's streets, squares, and parks have become unofficial skating territories. Millennium Square is the most popular outdoor hub — smooth surfaces, central location, welcoming atmosphere.
Founded in 2010, Bristol's roller derby community has grown into one of the UK's most active. Multiple teams, weekly training, and a ferociously welcoming crew for new skaters.
From indoor rinks to outdoor spots, Bristol has something for every kind of skater.
📍 17–18 Wellington Road, St Judes, Bristol BS2 9DA
🗓 Multiple sessions per month + special events
Bristol's flagship roller rink. DJ nights, themed events, skating lessons, and one of the most welcoming communities in the UK. They also run mobile discos nationwide.
Visit website →📍 Withywood, Bristol
🗓 Every Monday, 7pm–9pm
Founded 2010. Women's, men's, co-ed, and junior teams. New Skater Training every Monday. UKRDA member. 50+ active skaters across all teams.
Visit website →📍 Bristol
🗓 Monthly
LGBTQ+ inclusive community skating meetups. Monthly sessions at St George's Park and other Bristol locations.
@bristolqueerskate →📍 Bristol City Centre
🗓 Regular outdoor sessions
Regular outdoor skating hub in the heart of Bristol. Mixed wheels — quads and inlines welcome. Impromptu sessions and regular meetups.
📍 Bristol City Centre
The most popular outdoor skating spot in Bristol. Smooth paved surfaces, central location, and regular impromptu meetups. Head here on a sunny weekend and you'll find the crew.
📍 Bristol Harbourside
The flat, wide paths along Bristol's harbourside are perfect for a cruising session. Best at off-peak times — early morning or evening. Views of the water, fresh air, no excuses.
📍 Easton, Bristol
Home to Bristol Queer Skate's monthly meetups. The park has good paved areas suited to outdoor quad skating. Friendly, inclusive vibe — follow @bristolqueerskate on Instagram for session dates.
📍 Long Ashton, BS8
Wide tarmac pathways around the estate grounds make for a scenic outdoor skate. Popular with the Bristol outdoor crew on fair-weather weekends. Free to access, just bring your wheels.
The best thing about Bristol's skating scene isn't the rinks — it's the people. Here's where to find your crew.
The main hub for BUMP Rollerdisco updates, event announcements, and community chat. Search "BUMP Rollerdisco" on Facebook to join.
Follow BUMP on Instagram for session announcements, photos from the rink floor, and the general vibes of Bristol's skating heart.
@bumprollerdisco →Monthly LGBTQ+ inclusive meetups at St George's Park. One of Bristol's most welcoming skating communities. All wheels, all people.
@bristolqueerskate →New Skater Training every Monday at Merchant's Academy, Withywood. All genders and experience levels welcome. UKRDA member since 2010.
Get Your Skates On is made by Garfee and Garfette Daniels — two Bristol-based skaters who love the culture so much they built a podcast around it. GARFEE and GARFETTE didn't choose Bristol's skating scene. Bristol's skating scene chose them.
Every episode carries a little bit of Bristol DNA — the banter, the community spirit, the willingness to be exactly who you are on eight wheels. That's what this city does to you.
Whether you're a Bristol local or just visiting — lace up, get out there, and join the community that's making the UK's skating scene something special.