Ice Magic has arrived at the highly anticipated Christmas event, Elfingrove, with a bigger ice-rink and a Snow Wheel. The event opens its doors today with the aim of making the show “bigger, snowier and glowier” than ever, with the largest temporary ice-rink in the country, a Snow Wheel allowing visitors to gaze at Glasgow’s own winter wonderland from a height, as well as bookable Skate-Side-Dining, an Apres Skate Bar, and Candyland for sweets and marshmallows.
This year, organisers have added brand new skating sessions. From Skate with Santa, a Skate School for adults and kids, adult only Late Skates, as well as a dedicated spectator area.
Creator of Elfingrove and itison CEO, Oli Norman, said: “It takes a team of over 150 people to make Elfingrove happen. In a year of doom and gloom our mission is to light up our home city and bring joy, and we are so excited to do that with Elfingrove.
“We are also bringing back our E.L.Fund which will distribute 4,000 free tickets to local groups and charities who may otherwise not have been able to attend.”
Tickets are still up for grabs, and are available at itison.com/elfingrove
Skate Side Dining is bookable via itison.com/elfingrove/skateside_dining. Order a brie, cranberry and stuffing grilled cheese, parmesan and truffle aioli fries, raclette and comte fondue and pigs in blanket hot dogs.
itison’s E.L.F (Elf Legacy Fund) is back for 2022 and will be donating 4,000 free tickets to local charities, community groups and causes to help those who might not be able to attend otherwise.
NEW THIS YEAR AT ELFINGROVE
Snow Wheel – a new way to enjoy Elfingrove from the air as snow falls around you and Christmas tunes fill the air
Toddler rink – a small dedicated toddler rink off the main ice rink where under 5s can slide and glide wearing bobskates, while safely accompanied by an adult
Skate Side Dining – a one of a kind restaurant overlooking the ice where you can book the best seat in the house for the ultimate Elfingrove experience
Candyland and the Silent Snow Disco – the sweetest spot in town for the ultimate sugar rush with all things candy, candy floss and candy canes plus home to the Silent Snow Disco
Apres Skate Bar – a chilled out bar where you can grab a bite to eat choosing from street food favs with a festive twist, including piping hot grilled cheeses oozing with brie, gourmet hot dogs loaded with pulled turkey, and festive fries with pigs and blankets – plus loads of great options for veggies and vegans.
SPECIAL SKATE SESSIONS
Skate School – 40 minutes skate lessons for small groups guided by expert instructors for anyone who is more Bambi on Ice than Dancing on Ice
Skate with Santa – Meet Santa and his elves on the ice at Elfingrove in very special skate sessions for big and little believers to meet the big guy
Relaxed sessions – quiet sessions for autistic people and anyone with special or complex needs to enjoy a quieter Elfingrove experience where sound and light will be adjusted to a more ambient level alongside a reduced capacity.
