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Kathleen Speirs

Glasgow's Elfingrove is back for 2022 - here's how to get tickets

Glasgow Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum United Kingdom itison

Elfingrove is back in Glasgow and set to install the UK’s biggest ice rink this Christmas.

The festive spectacular returns to Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum on November 24 with a month-long run of skating under the stars. Elfingrove chiefs promise a 'bespoke, fully covered rink' that will be 'bigger, snowier and glowier'.

With a bigger rink, the UK’s first ever Snow Wheel, Skate Side Dining, the Apres Skate Bar, Candyland and dedicated toddler rink and the chance to skate with Santa, there's plenty on offer.

Oli Norman, creator of Elfingrove and itison CEO, said: “Last year over 100,000 people came along to Elfingrove – this year we’re going even bigger creating a larger rink and amazing new ways to enjoy Elfingrove with our Snow Wheel and Skate Side Dining. And with the cost of living being a very real thing, we wanted to make sure it’s as accessible for as many people as possible with tickets starting as low as £8 to skate.”

Here is everything you need to know about Elfingrove 2022:

What's new at this year's 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 fives 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.'

What about the skate sessions?

Skate School

'Forty-minute 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.'

Are free tickets available through the E.L.F Legacy Fund?

Yes, itison’s E.L.F (Elf Legacy Fund) is back for 2022 and will be donating 2000 free tickets to local charities, community groups and causes to help those who might not be able to attend otherwise.