More details have been revealed about the new covered ice rink coming to Harrogate's Valley Gardens this Christmas.
The Harrogate Ice Pavilion, organised by Visit North Yorkshire, will open on Thursday 17th December and run until Sunday 3rd January, excluding Christmas Day.
Plans for the attraction were announced yesterday (Wednesday) as part of Harrogate's new Christmas programme for 2026, with organisers now revealing more about what visitors can expect.
The pavilion will be located on the upper tennis courts in Valley Gardens and will feature a real ice rink housed inside a covered event marquee.
Daily public skating sessions will be available alongside dedicated family and Parent & Toddler sessions, Disco Skate evenings and Learn to Skate experiences.
Public skating sessions will last for 45 minutes, with organisers recommending that children aged between five and eight are accompanied on the ice by an adult.
Dedicated Parent, Family & Toddler sessions will cater for younger children aged two to four.
Relaxed Sessions will also be available, with numbers limited to 50 skaters and softer music and lighting. Carers will be able to join these sessions free of charge with proof of eligibility, while wheelchairs will also be welcomed on the ice.
Schools and home-educated children will be catered for with dedicated sessions, while private hire will be available for businesses, families, clubs and community groups.
Skating aids including penguins and polar bears will be available for younger children to reserve in advance for £7.50.
Spectators will be able to watch free of charge, with skaters advised to arrive around 20 minutes before their allocated session.
The attraction is supported by North Yorkshire Council and is expected to welcome families, schools, visitors and businesses throughout the Christmas holidays.
People can pre-register their interest before tickets go on general sale, giving them access to priority booking information and a special discount code for skating sessions.
The Harrogate Ice Pavilion forms part of a wider programme of festive attractions planned for Harrogate this Christmas, including Santa's Grotto, curling rinks, a giant snow globe and an Ice Trail.
To secure the best session times and enjoy exclusive pre-sale, register your interest via: info@harrogate-ice-pavilion.com

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