The town's festive Ice Rink opens it's doors today.
After a successful debut in 2021, Scarborough’s real ice outdoor skating rink is back for Christmas 2022 as part of an even better festive family experience.
The ice rink will be open in the town centre on North Street car park daily from Friday 9 December to Tuesday 3 January, 11am to 8pm (last entry at 7pm).
New for this year is a 14 x 14 metre tepee next to the rink, which will feature a bar and roaring fire, perfect for non-skaters to relax while other family members have fun on the ice.
There will also be stalls and attractions including gifts, German sausages, craft chocolates, gin, a children’s carousel and an organ, all decked out with Christmassy lighting.
The rink itself will provide a great skating experience for all ages and skill levels with music and lighting.
Tickets for a one hour slot, which includes time to get skates on and off, will cost £10 for adults and £8 for children aged four years old and above. Residents of the borough of Scarborough are entitled to a 20% discount on sessions from Monday to Thursday, 11am to 4pm.
There are also discounts for schools and community groups such as scouts, cadets and charities. Schools can book slots from 9 to 16 December at a 50% discount. Community groups can also secure a 50% discount when booking at least 20 tickets.
Hire of skates is included in the price but enthusiasts can bring their own skates if they prefer.
Booking tickets online at scarboroughicerink.co.uk in advance is essential. Payment by cash and card will not be available at the rink itself. Local residents will need to provide their home address postcode to access the 20% discount. There is a separate section of the website for group bookings, as well as an exclusive use offer.
Customers without internet access can call 01723 818111 to book over the phone.
Admission is on the hour, every hour, subject to availability. Skaters need to arrive 15 minutes before their booked time to allow for timely access to the ice.
There will be dedicated facilities for visitors with mobility issues, including wheelchair users, with more information available during the booking process.
For those seeking a peaceful and relaxing skating experience, low-sensory sessions will be held every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday at 11am. Music will be turned down and flashing lights switched off during these sessions.
Penguin skating aids for children are available to hire at the time of booking.
The ice rink location is well served by buses and is a short walk from Scarborough train station. The closest car parks to the ice rink are Castle Road and St Thomas Street. Drivers can get information about car park locations and charges at scarborough.gov.uk/parking.
Cllr Jim Grieve, Scarborough Borough Council cabinet member for quality of life said:
“After last year’s inaugural success, we’re delighted to bring the ice rink action back to Scarborough but this time with a much improved festive visitor experience.
“The cosy tepee, Christmas stalls and children’s fairground rides alongside the rink will bring extra merriment for families and friends of all ages to enjoy the countdown to Christmas or celebrate the New Year together.”
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