Newcastle's ice rink is back open outside the Life Science Centre and will be available to skate on until mid-January.
There are also rinks and synthetic rinks in other parts of the North East open for the festive season, as well as the permanent ice rink in Whitley Bay.
Sunderland's usual rink, in Keel Square, is not opening in 2022.
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If you are looking to get your skates on this Christmas, these are some of the places you can go in Newcastle and nearby and how much it costs to go.
Life Science Centre, Newcastle
The ice rink outside the Life Science Centre has become a Christmas tradition. It opened this year earlier in November and will remain until Sunday January 15.
The organisers say the rink tends to be quieter on Sunday mornings and midweek between 3pm and 5pm.
Walk-ups are accepted but you can also book in advance. Tickets are available through Life Science Centre. Skate hire is included in the price.
Skate Family of four (Max. two adults) £40
Skate Adult (aged 18 and over) £13.50
Skate Carer (Please bring proof) £0
Skate Child (aged 10-17) £12
Skate Child (aged nine and under) £10
Winter Wonderland, Newcastle Racecourse
The Winter Wonderland at Gosforth Park has an on-site ice rink. You will have to pay a £5 admission ticket to the Wonderland and a separate charge to skate.
Ice skating tickets cost £9.50 for people aged 12 and over and £7.50 for children aged three to 11. Book ice skating tickets via Newcastle Winter Wonderland. Skate hire is included. Winter Wonderland is open until Christmas Eve.
Ocean Beach, South Shields
The real ice rink at Ocean Beach opens on December 9 until January 8. Tickets to ice skate are £10 for people aged 13 and over and £8 for children aged three to 12. Family tickets are £30. Skate hire is included.
Entry to Ocean Beach is free.
Whitley Bay Ice Rink
Ice skating is for life and not just for Christmas in Whitley Bay. The rink, home to the Warriors ice hockey team, has public skating sessions.
Tickets are £8 for adults, £7.50 for children, £7 for students and £27 for families. Skate hire is £3.
Pre-booking is not required. Session times are available on the rink's website.
MetroCentre, Gateshead
There is a synthetic ice rink at the MetroCentre available to skate on until December 30. The shopping centre requests a donation of £2, which goes to North East Homeless Charity, to use the rink, or you can sign up to the Metrocentre mailing list. Skate hire included.
Further information is here.
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