A festive favourite is making a long-awaited return to Lytham this Christmas, with Lytham on Ice set to bring a real ice rink, Christmas stalls, festive food and seasonal entertainment to the heart of the town.
Running from Saturday 28 November 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027, the five-week celebration is set to give visitors plenty of reasons to head to Lytham throughout the festive season.
When Is Lytham On Ice 2026?
The centrepiece of the celebrations will be a real ice rink in Clifton Square, giving families, friends and festive visitors the chance to enjoy a 45-minute skating session in the heart of Lytham.
The attraction will run throughout the Christmas period, with the 60ft by 40ft rink open from noon until 9pm each day, alongside longer opening hours at weekends.
Timed skating tickets start from £7.99 plus booking fee, with sessions now on sale.
What Can You Expect At Lytham On Ice?
The ice rink is set to be the main attraction, offering skaters of all ages the opportunity to take to the ice and enjoy a distinctly festive experience.
Whether visitors are planning a family day out, a Christmas activity with friends or simply looking for something different to do during the festive period, the rink will provide a central focus for the celebrations.
With sessions continuing into the evening, visitors will also be able to experience the attraction after dark, when Clifton Square takes on a more traditional Christmas atmosphere.
Christmas Food And Festive Stalls In Clifton Square
The festive experience will extend beyond the ice rink, with Christmas stalls planned for Clifton Square throughout the event.
Visitors will be able to enjoy a selection of festive food and drink, adding another reason to spend time in the town centre before or after a skating session.
The combination of skating, seasonal food and Christmas stalls is designed to turn Clifton Square into a festive destination throughout the five-week event.
Christmas Market And Rides Coming To Lytham
The festive programme will also extend beyond Clifton Square, with Lytham Station and Sparrow Park set to host further seasonal attractions.
A Christmas market and rides are planned at the two locations during the five-week festival, creating additional opportunities for visitors to enjoy festive entertainment around Lytham.
Together with Lytham on Ice in Clifton Square, the attractions will create a wider Christmas experience across the town rather than concentrating the celebrations around a single location.
Lytham On Ice Opening Dates And Ticket Prices
Lytham on Ice runs from Saturday 28 November 2026 until Sunday 3 January 2027.
The real ice rink measures 60ft by 40ft and is scheduled to open from 12pm until 9pm each day, with longer opening hours at weekends.
45-minute skating sessions start from £7.99 plus booking fee, and timed tickets are now available.
Visitors planning to skate around weekends or during the Christmas period are encouraged by organisers to book early, as these sessions are expected to be particularly popular.
What The Organisers Say
Lytham on Ice organiser Steffen Cubbins said the response to the plans had already been extremely positive following approval from Fylde Council.
He expects skating sessions to prove particularly popular with families and groups of friends, while also highlighting the additional festive food, Christmas market and rides planned across Lytham.
The overall aim is to create a lively Christmas destination that brings together skating, food, shopping and entertainment across the town.
Plan A Christmas Visit To Lytham
With Lytham on Ice, Christmas stalls, festive food, a Christmas market and seasonal rides all planned, visitors will have plenty of opportunities to build a festive day out around the town.
For families, groups of friends and anyone looking for a Christmas activity in Lancashire, the combination of a real ice rink and wider seasonal attractions is set to make Lytham a particularly lively destination throughout December and into the New Year.
Ready to get into the festive spirit? Discover what is planned for Lytham on Ice this Christmas, from skating in Clifton Square to festive food, Christmas stalls, market attractions and seasonal rides across the town.
