The ‘bigger and better’ Winter Wonderland returns to York Shopping Centre
A popular winter wonderland will return to a York shopping center in the run-up to Christmas this year – and it will be ‘bigger and better’ than ever.
Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland will return to McArthurGlen Designer Outlet York this winter, organizers have announced.
The award-winning outdoor ice rink, theme park and Santa’s Grotto will be open from Friday 17 November 2023 to Sunday 7 January 2024 with tickets on sale from 10am today (Tuesday 19 September).
Yorkshire’s winter wonderland has been a regular Christmas attraction at York Designer Outlet since 2010, and this year will see its 18th season in York; The event debuted as The Ice Factor on the Eye of York in 2005.
Yorkshire’s winter wonderland will return to the McArthurGlen Designer Outlet York store this winter
The Ice Factor – the largest outdoor ice rink in the north of England at 975 square metres – will once again have a sparkling 30ft Christmas tree as its centrepiece, surrounded by illuminated trees, log cabins, a rinkside café and a viewing platform.
Organizer Georgie Wood said this year’s fair would be bigger and better than ever, with new state-of-the-art games including the exciting Twist and Waltzer. Vintage Dodgems, dating back to 1937, will return, along with five children’s rides as well as game booths offering prizes each time.
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Also new this year is a balcony overlooking the ice rink, exclusively for patrons of The Chalet Café, bringing them closer to the thrills and spills of outdoor skating, and providing a place to enjoy a mulled wine or hot chocolate.
A conservatory with covered picnic tables and a fireplace provides an alternative area to al fresco dining, where The Dog Haus cabin sells a range of sausages and festive drinks.
Yorkshire’s winter wonderland will return to the McArthurGlen Designer Outlet York store this winter
Santa and his elves will be back, and this year visitors can enjoy a long walk through the snowy woods to the cozy log cabin grotto.
The boutique Christmas market will offer different festive gifts.
Paul Tyler, Center Manager at McArthurGlen Designer Outlet York, said: “Christmas at York Designer Outlet wouldn’t be the same without Winter Wonderland in Yorkshire.
Yorkshire’s winter wonderland will return to the McArthurGlen Designer Outlet York store this winter
“For many families, this event has become a staple on their festive calendar with fun outdoor activities for all ages to enjoy, as well as the opportunity to tick them off their Christmas shopping list.”
Georgie Wood, organizer of Winter Wonderland in Yorkshire, added: “As always, we are delighted to be returning to York Designer Outlet, with some exciting additions to Winter Wonderland in Yorkshire this year.
Yorkshire’s winter wonderland will return to the McArthurGlen Designer Outlet York store this winter. Photo: Peter Taylor
“The new-look amusement park will offer some modern rides for thrill-seekers as well as plenty of rides for children, and our new café terrace next to the rink will make an exciting outdoor place to watch skaters enjoy skating on the ice. Chocolate and sausages.
“We’ll also have some fun new decorations and themes around the event, making it the perfect place for a festive selfie!”
Tickets for a one-hour skating session at The Ice Factor are priced at £14.50 for adults and £13.50 for children and concessions. Family offers are available for families of three, four or five people. Tickets for parents and young children aged four and under are £14.50 Monday to Friday during term time.
For full details of prices and times, visit www.yorkshireswinterwonderland.com
