Yorkshire's Winter Wonderland
Opening Friday 17 November

Yorkshire's Winter Wonderland will be returning on Friday 17 November! Gather your friends and family and plan that festive fun day out with us.

Tickets are now on sale and booking is recommended for skating at The Ice Factor.

A magical day out awaits...
Glide gracefully on the North of England’s largest outdoor ice rink, The Ice Factor and marvel at the 30ft high sparkling Christmas tree taking centre stage on the ice.  As dusk arrives, be enchanted by the illuminated trees, log cabins and reindeers as you skate under the stars!

Overlooking the ice rink, The Chalet makes the perfect spot to warm up after a skate on the ice. The cosy apres-skate cafe offers a selection of festive favourites including mulled wine and mince pies plus hot chocolate, hot dogs, toasties and an array of tempting sweet treats.

Skating Sessions

Weekdays
10:30 – 11:30, 11:45 – 12:45, 13:00 – 14:00, 14:15 – 15:15, 15:30 - 16:30, 16:45 – 17:45, 18:00 – 19:00, 19:15 – 20:15, 20:30 – 21:30 

Weekends and during holidays 18 - 29 Dec
09:30 – 10:30, 10:30 – 11:30, 11:45 – 12:45, 13:00 – 14:00, 14:15 – 15:15, 15:30 - 16:30, 16:45 – 17:45, 18:00 – 19:00, 19:15 – 20:15, 20:30 – 21:30 

Please arrive 20 minutes before your session to allow for skate hire and fitting. If you arrive late, you may join the session for the rest of its duration but will not be able to switch to another session. 

On Christmas Eve, Boxing Day and New Year's Day the last session will be at 19.15. The rink will be closed Christmas Day. On New Year’s Eve the last session will be 18.00. 

For those preferring a quieter skating environment we are introducing Accessible/Quiet sessions on Thursdays at 10.30am from 23 Nov - 14 Dec. 

FunFair

This year the funfair will be bigger and better than ever, with new modern rides including an exciting Twist and Waltzer augmenting the perennial family favourite, the vintage Dodgems dating from 1937.  In addition, there will be plenty to enthral younger visitors with five children’s rides as well as game stalls offering prizes every time.

Opening Hours

DONATE A GIFT THIS CHRISTMAS

Share the joy of giving with local children living in need.

All gifts received will be donated to a number of local charities including Spirit of Christmas (Charity reg number: 1185011).

Toy drop-off is available between 17 November 2023 & 2 January 2024.

Help us to spread some Christmas love across York & Selby this festive season by donating brand-new unwrapped toys to our Toy Appeal.

Find our donation station within the Winter Woodland, located outside the South Entrance.

We’re collecting gifts for children up to 16 years.

Inspiration for great gifts: books, puzzles, stuffed toys, and arts and crafts. 

Toy collection closes 2nd January 2024