On Thursday 13 November the Christmas Tree lights will be switched on at Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland when YorkMix hosts a very special preview evening.
But who should join us to turn the lights on?
We’re on the hunt for a young person who’s a local hero to join the YorkMix team as we turn on the lights and start off the skating season.
The winner will need to be available from 6:30pm until 8pm on Thursday 13 November 2025.
Nominate your star below
All about Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland
Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland – the award-winning outdoor ice rink, funfair and Santa’s Grotto – returns to McArthurGlen Designer Outlet York from Friday 14th November 2025 to Sunday 4th January 2026.
At the heart of the event is the North of England’s largest outdoor ice rink at 975 sq m which uses the latest ice rink technology to provide a premium skating experience. With its signature 30ft high sparkling Christmas tree in the centre of the rink, illuminated trees, the rink-side cafe and terrace as well as a viewing platform, this magical setting makes for the perfect festive experience for all ages. The ice rink is open daily, offering eleven 45-minute skating sessions during the day, plus an additional 9.15am session at weekends. *Please be sure to check ice skating and funfair opening times on the event website before visiting.
The funfair will include modern rides once again this year such as the thrilling Twist, Waltzer and Miami, as well as the family favourite, the vintage Dodgems dating from 1937. In addition, there will be plenty to enthral younger visitors with children’s rides as well as game stalls offering prizes every time.
The Chalet café with its outdoor terrace provides the perfect spot from which to enjoy a warming mulled wine or hot chocolate and witness all the thrills and spills of skating. Inside the cosy alpine-themed, après-skate café, tasty winter-warming food and drinks as well as sweet treats will be available to purchase, and private parties can also be arranged.
The German Grill ‘bratwursterie’ is sure to tickle the taste buds with the scent of grilling gourmet sausages and mulled wine.
The snowy woodland walk with its picnic tables and illuminated gingerbread men makes a festive outdoor eating area, leading to Santa’s cosy log cabin grotto where a warm welcome and a special gift for children awaits. (Santa is an additional cost – please book separately).
Visit www.yorkshireswinterwonderland.com for further details.
Closing date
- Sunday 9 November – winner will be selected and informed they have won on Monday 10 November 2025.
Terms and conditions
- The winner will need to be available from 6:30pm until 8pm on Thursday 13 November 2025.
- One entry per person/per location
- Winners will be drawn at random from all correct entries, after the closing date
- Winners will be contacted directly either email or telephone
- There are no cash alternatives, no refunds or exchanges available.
- Prizes can’t be exchanged refunded or transferred to another person
- Entrants must be UK residents and aged 18 or over
- Eligibility T&Cs apply
- The judge’s decision is final.
