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 -

Skaters Sally and Alice Sanders from Garforth, and Elaine and Louisa Cacres from Rothwell came ready for an icy adventure.

13. White Rose Ice Rink

Skaters Sally and Alice Sanders from Garforth, and Elaine and Louisa Cacres from Rothwell came ready for an icy adventure. | Steve Riding

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Julie Watson with grandson Freddie, nine, from Elland, strike a pose.

14. White Rose Ice Rink

Julie Watson with grandson Freddie, nine, from Elland, strike a pose. | Steve Riding

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