A huge ice rink and festive grotto is coming to White Rose this Christmas

4th October 2024

White Rose Shopping Centre’s magical Christmas ice rink is returning due to popular demand this festive season.

Since the ‘C-word’ has been making an appearance across news pages, with many exciting announcements coming forward to confirm this year’s festivities.

The latest of which is White Rose Shopping Centre, who have confirmed that the popular family spot will be welcoming back the much-loved Christmas grotto and ice rink.

The family-friendly attraction will be open in The Village at White Rose from 21 November until 5 January.

Made out of real ice, White Rose has confirmed that the magical ice rink will offer skates to hire, as well as skating aids for children or those looking fro additional support on the rink.

This Christmas will also see the return of White Rose’s wonderful White Rose Express grotto, where visitors can meet Santa in his vintage train carriage en route to the North Pole.

The grotto will be open daily from 9 November, with little ones able to share their Christmas wishes right up until Christmas Eve.

Steven Foster, Centre Director at White Rose Shopping Centre, said: “We’ve already heard from guests eager to know when our Christmas festivities will begin this year, so we’re pleased to announce the return of the grotto from 9^th November and ice rink from 21^st November.

“The centre will soon once again be adorned in decorations, including outside in The Village where skaters can whiz round underneath the twinkling lights. We look forward to seeing lots of happy faces at White Rose this festive season.”

White Rose restaurants will be open to enjoy pre or après ski refreshments, including those in The Village: Starbucks (inside Cineworld), Wagamama, Fridays, Five Guys, Bianco Lounge, and The Scribbling Mill.

Tickets to the ice rink are on sale now, with tickets to Santa’s grotto going on sale next Tuesday 8 October. Get yours here.

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