Ice Cube Ice Rink Returns to Leeds City Centre

Festive skating and market attractions set for November

Leeds city centre will host the return of the Ice Cube at Christmas event from 21 November 2025, offering a range of festive activities including an ice rink, market stalls, and seasonal rides. The event will take place across Millennium Square, Victoria Gardens, and Cookridge Street, running daily until New Year’s Eve with varying opening hours.

Event details and skating sessions

The centrepiece of the event is a 400 square metre covered ice rink housed under a transparent marquee. Skating sessions will be available daily with times as follows:

• Monday to Thursday: 12pm to 9:30pm (10pm on Fridays)
• Saturday: 11am to 10pm
• Sunday: 11am to 7pm (except Christmas and Boxing Day)

For younger visitors, the Penguin Club offers skating lessons for children under nine using penguin skating aids. These sessions take place every weekend at 10.15am, with additional classes during the school half-term. One-to-one skating lessons will also be available each weekend.

Accessible skating sessions are scheduled every Thursday at 10.15am, excluding 4 December, and wheelchair users and other disabled visitors are welcome at all sessions.

Food, drink and entertainment

The event features a Bavarian-style market with a variety of food options, including:

• German bratwurst
• Smoked brisket (new for 2025)
• Canadian-style poutine
• Sweet treats such as churros, homemade crumble, warm caramelised nuts (new for 2025), and toasted marshmallows

Visitors can relax at the alpine-themed Ski Bar, which includes a four-metre illuminated Ski Bear.

Rides and attractions

Several rides will be available for all ages, including:

• The illuminated Big Wheel at Victoria Gardens, now fully wheelchair accessible
• Golden Gallopers carousel on Cookridge Street
• 30-metre-high Starflyer in Millennium Square
• Various children’s rides and winter-themed games

Additional festive offerings

Ice Cube at Christmas will run alongside the Leeds Christmas Market, which will operate in City Square from 21 November to 21 December 2025. Nearby, Thor’s Tipi will provide a seasonal venue in front of Leeds Art Gallery, offering food, drinks, and live music.

Ticket information

Tickets for the ice rink will be available from 7 November 2025. Admission prices are as follows:

• Adults: £12.75
• Students and LEEDSCard holders: £11.50
• Children under 13: £9.75
• Off-peak tickets (Monday to Thursday, 12:15pm to 5pm): £10.00 for all categories

Breeze Pass holders will receive a 10% discount on all admission prices. Tickets can be purchased online at www.icecubeleeds.co.uk. On-the-day tickets may also be available at the Carriageworks Theatre ticket office, subject to availability.

Further information

For more details on the event, skating sessions, and other attractions, visit the official Ice Cube Leeds website at www.icecubeleeds.co.uk. Information on Thor’s Tipi is available on their website.