A Magical Christmas Experience
Ice Skating
Glide on real ice
Santa's Grotto
Meet Father Christmas
Funfair
Rides & attractions
Entertainment
Festive live shows
Food & Drink
Tasty winter treats
Family Fun
Magic for all ages
Preston Flag Market · Christmas 2026
Christmas Hits Different in Preston
Preston Christmas on Ice is back — a glittering winter wonderland right in the heart of the city. Skate on real ice beneath the city lights, meet Father Christmas in his grotto, ride the funfair, tuck into festive food and soak up the magic. The ultimate Christmas day out for families, friends and festive fun.
On the Ice
Ice Skating
Sessions run from the first skate at 11:30am through to the last at 8:30pm, with up to 60 skaters per session. Arrive within your 30-minute window — then it’s 15 minutes to lace up and 45 glorious minutes out on the ice.
Adult
£12
Child
£10
Family
£40
2 adults + 2 children
Parent & Toddler
£16
1 adult + 1 child under 5 + Polar Bear skate aid
Student
£10
Valid student card or code required
Carers
FREE
1 carer per child
Polar Bear Skate Aid
+£5
Additional skate aid
Session
45 min
15 min to get ready + 45 min on the ice
Ticket link coming soon.
Ho Ho Ho
Santa's Grotto
Step inside Santa’s magical grotto and meet Father Christmas himself. A sprinkle of Christmas wonder and a memory the little ones will treasure long after the lights come down.
Open daily · 12pm – 7pm
Grotto ticket link coming soon.
What's On
A Day Out for Everyone
The Ice Rink
Lace up and glide across real ice under the city lights — the heart of Preston Christmas on Ice.
Funfair & Rides
Big wheel, whirling rides and fairground fun for thrill-seekers of every age.
Food & Drink
Winter warmers, festive treats and tasty street food to keep everyone toasty.
Family Fun
Live entertainment, twinkling lights and magic moments for all the family.
Plan Your Visit
Opening Times
Normal
11am – 9pm
Christmas Eve
11am – 6pm
Christmas Day
Closed
Boxing Day
2pm – 9pm
The event then runs daily right through until 3rd January.
Getting Here
Find Us
Preston Flag Market
Preston City Centre, Lancashire
Right in the heart of the city. Several car parks are just a short walk away, and Preston bus and railway stations are within easy reach. Follow the lights to the Flag Market.
Stay in the Loop
Be First to the Ice
Sign up to hear the moment tickets go live, plus special events and festive surprises.
Preston’s magical Christmas on ice — skating, Santa, funfair, food and family fun at the Flag Market.
See You on the Ice!
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