A much anticipated festive favourite has arrived in Glasgow, bringing the UK’s largest ice rink and first-ever Snow Wheel to the west end of the city much to the delight of fans.
Elfingrove is back and bigger than ever, opening today (Thursday, November 24), in the grounds of Kelvingrove Museum creating a winter wonderland complete with bookable Skate-Side-Dining, an Apres Skate Bar, and the ever popular Candyland.
This year, organisers have added brand new skating sessions, with a Skate with Santa session, a Skate School for adults and kids, adult-only Late Skates, and a dedicated spectator area.
Creator of Elfingrove, Oli Norman, stated that tickets are still available for the glittering event, which can be booked via the Elfingrove website.
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He 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.”
The itison CEO added that 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.
Things you can enjoy 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 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
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