York's original and largest open-air ice rink, with 975 square metres of real ice at the Designer Outlet
Currently out of season Yorkshire's Winter Wonderland opens its 21st season at York Designer Outlet on 13 November 2026 and runs to 3 January 2027, closed Christmas Day. Official schedule update
Yorkshire's Winter Wonderland bills itself as York's original and largest open-air ice rink, returning in 2026 for its 21st season. It is home to the North of England's largest outdoor ice rink, with 975 sq m of real ice and a showstopping 30ft high Christmas tree at its centre.
This year the rink has a landscaped woodland scene as its backdrop, with giant trees edged with ever-changing colourful neon ropes. The ice is flanked by the rinkside cafe and bar The Chalet with its outdoor terrace, a decorative marquee, and a viewing platform. Friendly ice marshals are on hand to give first-timers a few tips.
Off the ice there is a funfair, where the Brooklands Dodgems dating from 1937 make a welcome return, and a Frequent Skater Pass gives the sixth visit free after five sessions. The event has won four Visit York Tourism Awards.
Admission, rentals and arrival details, researched from official rink information. Source checks stay current for 30 days.
Adults aged 16 and over pay £16.45 and children aged 15 and under £15.45; a family of 3 is £44.85, a family of 4 £59.80, a family of 5 £74.75, and concessions are £15.45. Booking fees apply to tickets booked in advance online.
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Skate hire is included in the ticket, in sizes from child 8 to adult 15, with double-bladed attachments for toddlers; you can bring your own skates, and a discount is available on request.
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Tickets can be bought on the day at the Event Box Office opposite the rink, but booking in advance is advised at weekends and school holidays as some sessions sell out.
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There is no minimum age as long as a child can walk independently; children under 9 cannot skate alone and need an adult on the ice with them.
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There is ample free parking next to the event.
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Wheelchair users can skate in their own wheelchair, and a carer can skate free of charge to push them around the rink.
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A source check records what the rink published on that date. Session-specific booking details take precedence.
