Lancaster On Ice returns on 22 November with free entry
Lancaster On Ice is scheduled to return to Dalton Square from 22 November 2026 until 5 January 2027. Published opening hours are 10:00 to 22:00, and the Visit Lancashire Events listing marks entry as free. The seasonal event is open to the general public at Dalton Square, Lancaster, LA1 1PL.
The city-centre attraction combines a real-ice rink with Christmas market stalls, a Giant Tipi Bar and a giant ferris wheel. A booking option is displayed on the event listing, but the source does not yet explain which activities need reservations or whether any carry a separate charge. Free entry should therefore not be taken as confirmation that every attraction is free to use.
Real ice and a ferris wheel in Dalton Square
The centrepiece is described as an 800m real-ice rink. It will be joined by a giant ferris wheel, giving visitors a choice of headline attractions within Dalton Square rather than making skating the only focus of a visit.
Lancaster On Ice is described by the organiser’s listing as award-winning and internationally recognised. The source also says the rink has previously been nominated by The Guardian as one of the best in the UK and Europe.
Its return runs across the main festive period and continues into the first days of January. With published hours extending from morning until 22:00, the listing indicates that the event is intended to operate throughout the day, although visitors should check for changes before travelling.
Christmas stalls and the Giant Tipi Bar
Christmas market stalls and the Giant Tipi Bar broaden the event beyond the rink and ferris wheel. That mixed programme also gives non-skaters a reason to attend, with the market and bar presented as attractions in their own right.
No stallholder list, food menu or timetable for individual attractions has yet been published in the supplied listing. More information is due to follow, so the exact offer may become clearer closer to the opening date.
Details to check before attending
- Dates: 22 November 2026 to 5 January 2027
- Published hours: 10:00 to 22:00
- Venue: Dalton Square, Lancaster, LA1 1PL
- Entry: Listed as free
- Main attractions: Real-ice rink, Christmas market stalls, Giant Tipi Bar and giant ferris wheel
- Audience: General public
Visit Lancashire Events warns that the dates and times are subject to change. Transport and accessibility arrangements are not specified, while the scope of the booking option and any separate activity charges remains unclear. Visitors can seek confirmation through Lancaster On Ice on 01524 641 70 or at [email protected] before booking or travelling.
Source: Visit Lancashire Events
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