The Ice Factor, York

The Ice Factor is made all the more festive with York's biggest Christmas tree, log cabins and stunning lighting. At night, the rink positively sparkles with its floodlit surroundings and the numerous Christmas trees and cabins around the rink garlanded with lights too. Perfect for a romantic night under the stars.

The Ice Factor has a public viewing area and a heated skate hire marquee and whether you're a Kylie fan or not, there'll be plenty of hits you'll love, thanks to Minster FM who'll be setting the scene both inside the Ice Bar & Café and out on the rink, to get everyone Dancing on Ice.

Situated right beside the ice rink, the glass-fronted, heated Ice Bar & Café is the ideal spot for those who don't wish to skate but want to watch the fun outside. And if you've been for a skate it's the perfect place to warm up or cool down (depending on how energetic you've been!). Offering a selection of hot and cold food using locally sourced produce, and a large choice of wines, spirits, beers, soft drinks and winter warmers such as hot chocolate with marshmallows and whipped cream, the Ice Bar & Café is open from 10am til late.

This year The Ice Factor offers even more discounts and special prices to entice every wannabe Torvill & Dean. Clubs, Parent & Toddlers and York Residents are some of the discounted ticket types available to all. And of course, groups of 20 or more continue to receive their discount of £1 off per ticket.

Whether you're a novice or fancy yourself as a bit of a pro, our Ice Marshalls are on hand at all times to prise you off the handrail and get you skating, or to give you a tip so that you can finesse your style. Skate School is back again this year with group lessons from our NISA-qualified coach available on Saturdays at 9am and to help your toddler gain confidence on the ice, we have special ice shoes as well as our stablisers, Bobo the Penguin and friends.

And remember, The Ice Factor is made of 100% real ice.