Yorkshire's Winter Wonderland returns on Friday 14 November! Gather your friends and family and plan a festive day out with us.
Tickets are now on sale and booking is recommended for skating.
A magical day out awaits...
Glide gracefully on the North of England’s largest outdoor ice rink and marvel at the 30ft high sparkling Christmas tree taking centre stage on the ice. As dusk arrives, be enchanted by the illuminated trees, log cabins and reindeers as you skate under the stars!
Overlooking the ice rink, The Chalet makes the perfect spot to warm up after a skate on the ice. The cosy apres-skate cafe offers a selection of festive favourites including mulled wine and mince pies plus hot chocolate, hot dogs, toasties and an array of tempting sweet treats.
Skating Sessions
09:15 – 10:00 (only at weekends and during holidays 14 Dec-4 Jan)
10:15 – 11:00 11:15 – 12:00 12:15 – 13:00 13:15 – 14:00 14:15 - 15:00 15:15 - 16:00 16:15 – 17:00 17:15 – 18:00 18:15 – 19:00 19:15 – 20:00 20:15 - 21:00
The last session will be at 19.15 on Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day. The rink will be closed on Christmas Day. On New Year’s Eve, the last session will be at 18.15.
For those preferring a quieter skating environment we are introducing Accessible/Quiet sessions on Tuesdays at 10.15am from 28 Nov - 16 Dec.
No visit to Yorkshire's Winter Wonderland is complete without meeting Santa and his trusty elves. Follow the path through the snowy enchanted woodland to find his charming log cabin and receive a special gift from Santa himself.
Opening Times
Weekdays
14 to 27 November: 11am – 5pm
28 November: 10am - 5.30pm
1 to 4 December: 11am – 5pm
5 December to 19 December: 10am - 5.30pm
Weekends
15 November to 21 December
Saturdays: 9.30am – 6pm & Sundays 9.30am – 5.30pm*
*16 December until 5pm
22 to 23 December
10am - 6pm
Christmas Eve
10am – 3pm
Price is £7 per child with £1.50 family booking fee.
Tickets are now on sale and booking in advance is required.
The funfair has something for everyone – a Waltzer, Twist
and Miami for the speedsters and thrill-seekers, vintage
Dodgems for all the family, and there’s plenty to enthral
younger visitors with children’s rides and game stalls offering a prize every time.
Opening Hours
Weekdays 14 November - 12 December: 3pm – 8pm
Weekdays 15 December - 4 January: 10.30am - 8pm
Saturdays & Sundays: 10.30am – 8pm (closed Christmas Day)
Christmas Eve, Boxing Day and New Years Day 10:30am - 7pm
New Years Eve – 10:30am - 5:30pm
Height Restrictions
For safety reasons, height restrictions apply to some rides:
Waltzer - 1.0m minimum height requirement. 1.2m height requirement to ride alone. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Dodgems – 1.2m height requirement to ride alone, under 1.2m need to be accompanied by an adult.
DONATE A GIFT THIS CHRISTMAS
Share the joy of giving with local children living in need.
All gifts received will be donated to a number of local charities including Spirit of Christmas (Charity reg number: 1185011).
Toy drop-off is available between 14 November 2025 & 5 January 2026.
Help us to spread some Christmas love across York & Selby this festive season by donating brand-new unwrapped toys to our Toy Appeal.
Find our donation station within the Winter Woodland, located outside the South Entrance.
We’re collecting gifts for children up to 16 years.
Inspiration for great gifts: books, puzzles, stuffed toys, and arts and crafts.
CHRISTMAS AT YORK DESIGNER OUTLET
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