North Devon’s first ever real ice rink opens this week
It’s time to get your skates on as North Devon’s first ever real ice rink opens this week in Barnstaple. The 30-metre rink opens on Friday (November 19) at Tarka Tennis, Barnstaple as part of a Christmas village experience. Alongside the rink is a f
It’s time to get your skates on as North Devon’s first ever real ice rink opens this week in Barnstaple.Â
The 30-metre rink opens on Friday (November 19) at Tarka Tennis, Barnstaple as part of a Christmas village experience. Alongside the rink is a festive Christmas market with local food and craft stalls and the chance to meet the man in red himself with the addition of Santa’s grotto and a North Pole activity trail.
The Mayor of Barnstaple councillor Alan Rennles officially opens the rink at 11am with choirs from local schools performing a selection of festive songs as visitors from North Devon Hospice take to the ice. The rink then opens to the public from 12pm.Â
“North Devon Hospice is a charity very close to our hearts,’ says Lorna. “5% of the profits we make will be donated to the hospice and as an additional treat we have invited them to join us for the official opening for their chance to enjoy a skate on the ice and be immersed in our Christmas experience.â€�Â
Snow machines and evening sessions with DJ BunnynotBonnie are just a taster of the surprises in store for visitors to the Christmas Village.Â
There is something for everyone with midweek toddler sessions, family skates and evening sessions. Entry to the Christmas village is free.Â
Booking in advance for ice skating or to meet Santa is strongly advised as tickets are selling fast. Book now at www.christmasvillagenorthdevon.co.ukÂ
Tickets to see Santa include a trip through the North Pole where children can make reindeer food and write their Christmas letters before meeting the man himself to collect a special gift.