The City of Durham Trust

Durham Ice Rink

Durham ice rink opened in 1940 at the start of World War Two and was located at this site.
Founded by local entrepreneur John ‘Icy’ Smith, the much-loved rink was home to the legendary Durham Wasps hockey team until 1996.

The site is now the Durham Passport Office.

The plaque was erected by the City of Durham Parish Council and unveiled by the renowned ice skaters Jayne Torville and Christopher Dean.

Durham Ice Rink plaque