Ice Skate Leicester

Get your skates on for a Christmas on real ice

For all the details and to book your tickets visit Ice Skate Leicester

Visit the ticket prices and times page for more details and you can buy a season ticket to skate every day for a month!

Ice rink opens at 9.30am and first session is 10am. Last session starts at 9pm.

Jubilee Square’s real ice rink is back! With its covered rink, skaters can show off their best moves, come rain or shine, making it the coolest place to be this season.

With super off-peak pricing there will be opportunities to skate for just £7 per person (+ booking fee) at selected dates and times.

There is a whole month of skating on 720 sqm of real ice to perfect your moves! And this year experience 20,000 twinkling lights under the ice.

Plans are in place for an outdoor festive food court with Alpine Tavern, food vendors and a grotto! Details are still to be confirmed and are subject to licence.

Why not book now to make your Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s day extra special too.

With so much to get you in the Christmas Spirit, wrap up warm and celebrate in Christmas in Leicester.

Christmas Market

New for 2024!

From 10am to 7pm

Prepare to experience Leicester’s inaugural Christmas Market, set in the vibrant heart of the Town Centre. Discover charming wooden chalets that transform the area into a festive retail delight, brimming with unique gift ideas and holiday cheer.

Stretching from Clock Tower along Gallowtree Gate, the market will showcase an array of beautifully crafted items. Discover exquisite handmade gifts, delightful chocolate treats, indulgent sweets, festive cheese, cozy hats and scarves, leather goods, wooden sculptures, ornaments and toys, blankets and throws, among many other festive treasures.

Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the holiday spirit and find something special for everyone on your list.

Christmas Wheel of Light

Benefit from a bird’s eye view of Leicester’s Christmas lights from the 110-ft/35m high Ferris wheel.

Tickets can be purchased from the ticket booth on site. A ride is approximately 8 to 10 minutes.  There are 24 covered gondolas, each seating 6 people. Wheelchair access is available to one of the gondolas – assistance will be provided for anyone using this gondola.

Prices:

Standard £7
Small child (under 1.4m) £5
Family (2 adults + 2 Children or 1 adult + 3 children) £20

Times:

Monday-Friday: 12pm – 9pm
Saturday: 12pm – 10pm
Sunday: 12pm – 10pm

Enlightened Leicester at Christmas

Brand new trail for 2024!

Abbey Park will become an enchanting outdoor light trail as its transformed into an illuminated world. With bright installations and interactive elements, Enlightened Leicester will be a magical experience for the whole family.

Abbey Park Leicester

5pm to 8.30pm daily

Billy Bates Fun Fair

From 10am to 7pm

Experience all the fun of the fair in the heart of the city this Christmas!  Bright lights and thrilling rides all add to the festive fun.

Snow in Leicester!

Free

From 3pm till 6pm

Wednesday 20 November
Saturday 24 November
Sunday 25 November
Saturday 30 November

Step into the wonder of a snowy winter’s evening this festive season at St Peter’s Square!

Whether you’re with family, friends, or simply grabbing a hot chocolate and taking a peaceful stroll, immerse yourself in the magic as snow will transform the square into a winter wonderland.

Snowfall is guaranteed in Leicester on 20th, 23rd, 24th, and 30th November at 3pm and 6pm, creating the perfect backdrop for unforgettable festive moments. Watch on as the snowflakes dance in the air and feel the festive spirit come alive around you.

There’s no need to book—just come along and let the snow set the scene for a truly magical experience. Keep an eye out for more dates in December!

Town Hall Square Illuminations

Free

Illuminations From Dusk

Town Hall Square will be different in 2024 and lit up as you’ve never seen it before.

A flurry of Christmas trees and the traditional nativity scene will be installed for lights switch-on on 20th November. Plus, new for 2024 will be a new Christmas lighting installation to animate the square.

More information coming soon!

Traditional Nativity Scene

Free

Enjoy the tradition of Christmas at the delightful Nativity scene in Town Hall Square. In the stable you will find Mary and Joseph and baby Jesus in a manger, who are joined by all the traditional characters. The scene is brought to life with lights and music and a recording of local school children telling the nativity story.

Mediӕval Bӕbes

Established as one of the most successful female-led, early music and folk ensembles in Europe: lush ethereal harmonies will transport the listener through a myriad of ancient and forgotten languages. Tickets from £13-£28.50.

Leicester Symphony Orchestra & Cathedral Choir Christmas Concert

Join the Leicester Symphony Orchestra and Cathedral Choir for an evening of festive music, including excerpts from Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker Suite, sleigh rides and audience carols. Conducted by Chris Ouvry-Johns and Dexter Drown. Tickets from £6-£10 from www.leicestersymphonyorchestra.co.uk