York ice rink with snowfall returning after over a decade

Thor's on Ice has revealed it will launch on November 13, running until January 3, and promises a "full winter wonderland experience" in the heart of the city.

As reported by The Press in July, Thor's pop-up ice rink - which is the first time that the city centre has had skating since 2010 - will be built on a paved patio at the back of the York Art Gallery in the city's Museum Gardens.

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Alongside the 4,950sq ft rink, visitors can enjoy seasonal street food, festive drinks, and live entertainment - all under one roof by the team behind THOR’S tipi.

Amanda Monaghan, director at Thor's tipi, said: "Partnering with Lucia brings another brilliant York experience to Thor's on Ice

"The team shares our enthusiasm for creating places where people can come together and celebrate, and their signature cocktails and festive drinks will add something really special to the rink.

Artist's impression of Thor's on Ice coming to York Museum Gardens at Christmas

"It’s a wonderful way to bring two York favourites together and make a festive visit to the city even more memorable."

THOR’S signature winter tipi will also return to Museum Gardens for its fourth consecutive year,.

They will also partner with York restaurant Lucia who will collaborate with Veuve Clicquot - serving Champagne, festive cocktails, mulled wine, mulled rosé, and hot chocolate.

An artists recreation of the Lucia’s Dolce Glide cocktail, served over a clear ice cube containing a miniature pink ice skate has been exclusively created for the Apres Bar. (Image: Provided)

Lucia will also feature its signature Dolce Glide cocktail, a pink drink served over a clear ice cube containing a miniature pink ice skate.

Operations director, Darioush Shahidi, said: "Christmas in York has such a special atmosphere, and we’re thrilled to be working with THOR’S on ICE to be part of the celebrations in a new way.

"We want to bring a little of Lucia’s personality to the rink, with a warm welcome, a touch of glamour, and some playful festive drinks.

The festive partnership between Lucia and THOR'S on ICE was revealed with a giant ice sculpture version of the ice cube design in York city centre, (Image: Provided)

"With our Swinegate terrace joining in the magic, we hope people will make Lucia part of their Christmas traditions, whether that’s catching up over cocktails, gathering for a festive meal or making a whole evening of their visit to the ice."

Lucia’s Swinegate terrace will be transformed into a winter retreat with blankets, festive flowers, Christmas trees, and snow-dusted decorations.

Both the restaurant and the THOR’S on ICE terrace will see snowfall every hour, on the hour.

Artist's impression of Thor's on Ice coming to York Museum Gardens in November

Skating sessions will last 45 minutes, with tickets starting at £12 for adults, £11 for children, and family tickets from £31.50 - with parent and toddler sessions will also be available.

For more information on THOR’S on ICE bookings or private hire, visit www.thorsoniceyork.co.uk