Final touches being put in place as Lancaster on Ice gets ready to open

The now traditional Dalton Square festival of festive fun opens this weekend, and the finishing touches are being put to the ice rink and big wheel, as well as all the other attractions.

Support has come from firms including Lancaster plumbers Dickinson & Whitaker Ltd, who have been working around the clock to help install the ice rink,

The road around Dalton Square has been closed off with diversions in place for the duration of Lancaster on Ice.

Last year’s extravaganza saw around 100,000 visitors enjoying the ice rink, big wheel, carousel, Christmas market and other festive attractions.

The event runs for six weeks has been a popular part of Lancaster’s Christmas entertainment since it was first launched in 2018 by Hannah and Martin Horner from The Borough.

Tickets are on sale for the ice skating online at www.lancasteronice.co.uk

This weekend Lancaster on Ice will once again be hosting the Samaritans on Sunday at the Tipi Bar.

They'll be available to chat to anyone, or you can also call them in confidence on 116 123.