Lucy and Esme Hatton, from Pontefract, glided into the holiday spirit as skaters enjoyed the last weekend of the ice rink at the White Rose Shopping Centre.placeholder image
Lucy and Esme Hatton, from Pontefract, glided into the holiday spirit as skaters enjoyed the last weekend of the ice rink at the White Rose Shopping Centre. | Steve Riding

14 wintry pictures from final weekend at huge ice rink at Leeds' White Rose Shopping Centre

James Connolly
By James Connolly

SWNS reporter

Published 4th Jan 2025, 17:00 GMT

It’s the most wonderful time of the year - and the White Rose Shopping Centre’s huge ice rink has been the perfect place to soak up the festive spirit.

Open since November, this winter wonderland quickly became a favourite for skaters of all ages as it returned for another year.

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In the final weekend of the festivities, our photographer captured joyful family moments and groups of friends making memories on the rink.

Here are 14 wintry photos that showcase the joy, laughter and wobbly legs that made it the ultimate winter attraction -

Summer Winn, nine, from East Ardsley, gets a helping hand from mum Ellie.

7. White Rose Ice Rink

Summer Winn, nine, from East Ardsley, gets a helping hand from mum Ellie. | Steve Riding

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Emma Moriaty and daughter Isabella, seven, right, and Esme Zaitoon, 10.

8. White Rose Ice Rink

Emma Moriaty and daughter Isabella, seven, right, and Esme Zaitoon, 10. | Steve Riding

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Summer and mum Ellie celebrated the end of the festive season.

9. White Rose Ice Rink

Summer and mum Ellie celebrated the end of the festive season. | Steve Riding

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Confident skaters Lucy and Esme Hatton caught in action!

10. White Rose Ice Rink

Confident skaters Lucy and Esme Hatton caught in action! | Steve Riding

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Georgie Harder, 10, from Yeadon negotiated her way round the rink.

11. White Rose Ice Rink

Georgie Harder, 10, from Yeadon negotiated her way round the rink. | Steve Riding

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Shayla Penson and Cody Elliott nailed their first lap.

12. White Rose Ice Rink

Shayla Penson and Cody Elliott nailed their first lap. | Steve Riding

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