Eastbourne roller-skating rink to reopen with free session after flooding

My Skate World in Maple Road suffered a ‘catastrophic ingress of water’ on Thursday, August 20, and had to close to the public for remedial work.

But the roller-skating rink will now reopen on Friday with a completely free “welcome back” session between 6pm and 8:30pm.

The team at My Skate World said they have worked alongside their insurance provider, electrician, and professional carpet cleaners to ‘repair, fully sanitize and restore our building’.

A spokesperson said: “Thank you once again for your patience, understanding, and unwavering support. We cannot wait to welcome you back on the rink!”

My Skate World confirmed that from Saturday, September 5, all regular skating sessions will resume, with tickets available in advance on their website or at the venue upon arrival.

However, the venue’s soft play area is still undergoing repair work and will remain temporarily closed during the initial reopening. My Skate World said they will provide updates on the soft play area’s reopening ‘as soon as we have them’.