Hello, RollerXpress family! We hope you’ve all been enjoying your time on the rink lately. Seeing our community come together, lace up their skates, and share so many smiles is exactly why we love what we do. As many of you know, RollerXpress is incredibly passionate about supporting Gloucestershire and giving back to the community that gives so much to us. Because of this, we receive a massive number of requests every single week for fundraising support, raffle prizes, and c

People often ask us about skate lessons for beginners, and we're always keen to help skaters improve their skills. But honestly, skate lessons aren't always the best fit for everyone. We get it—every skater is unique. So, here are some basic tips for those just starting out with roller skating... Balancing on roller skates is key. Balance is something you learn on your own. Keep your knees bent. Hold your hands out in front of you. Keep your chin up and look ahead. Always wea

Ah, those endless summer nights! Perfect for outdoor skating adventures, right? But hold onto your wheels, because roller discos are rolling out their summer season, which means we might have to fight for those precious skating hours in the sun. To keep things rolling smoothly, we've kicked off our summer skate schedule like this: Monday - Friday: 4pm - 8pm (because who needs sunshine, anyway?) Friday SEN Session: 2pm (special skate time for our superstars!) Saturday: 10am -

RollerXpress is rolling out the fun this Easter break with these egg-citing hours: Monday - Friday : Get your groove on at the Roller Disco from 12pm until late (or until your legs give out!) Easter Monday : 12pm-6pm (plenty of time to skate off that chocolate bunny) Easter Sunday : Closed (even skates need a day off) Easter Friday : 12pm-6pm (hop on over!) Fancy Dress + Best Skater Competition Prizes! This Easter, we’re putting the “egg” in extravagant with a competition! Sh

We share with heavy hearts the news of the passing of our cherished founder, the driving force behind RollerXpress. For them, this rink was more than just a business—it was a lifelong passion. As we cope with this significant loss, we take solace in the happiness they brought to everyone. We are more dedicated than ever to continuing their dream and honoring the legacy they established, one lap at a time. Most of you know Steve as the face of the West London skate scene. He’d

How RollerXpress maintains skates

At RollerXpress, we’re all about providing skaters with the best value for recreational and leisure activities right here in Gloucestershire! 🎉 We truly appreciate your support and want to ensure that your skating experience is as enjoyable as possible! 🛼❤️ From time to time, we take a moment to review our entry fees by comparing them with similar organisations and, most importantly, listening to our wonderful skaters. 🎧 We’ve heard your feedback, and we know that many of

Keep your phone off the rink, be respectful of others' privacy, and enjoy capturing the electric energy of the roller disco.

We're dedicated to providing our roller rink with fun, energetic, and most importantly, family-friendly music for everyone!

Safeguarding – what does this mean for RollerXpress? RollerXpress considers the safety and wellbeing of all skaters at the core value...

Have you ever felt the pure joy of gliding smoothly on a pair of roller skates, wind rushing past you, a smile spreading across your...

Community skating

Why letting little ones roller skate might not be the best idea; a UK view on bone development for children under 5 years old. This blog supports the idea, roller skating is suitable for children over 5-years of age. ================================================= 2026 Update : We've observed that several forums label this blog article as "bad advice". We want to clarify that this is guidance, and we cannot dictate parental decisions. We provide the best advice based on our