The Ice Factor is the perfect place to hold a party with a difference for any occasion or group, so why not take a look at what we can offer.

With fabulous ticket types and party packages, read on to find out how you can get even more out of your visit to The Ice Factor…..

Children’s Parties

Want to treat your child this Christmas? Need an exciting alternative to the usual birthday party? Why not bring them down to The Ice Factor! Our children’s party package ensures your group has a fun and memorable party in a safe and magical environment. We will make a special announcement on the rink wishing the birthday boy/girl a personal happy birthday, as well as offering the option of dedicated party space in our Ice Café for a pre-booked party package. Please download our Children’s Party Package 2011 for more details.

NEW this season: Red Carpet Party Package! This package will ensure your child receives the red carpet treatment, where the birthday boy or girl and their friends will enjoy the lifestyle of the rich and famous with delicious non-alcoholic cocktails and canapés.Please download our Red Carpet Package for more details.

Our packages also cater for all budgets with our food and drink options, including hot chocolate and vanilla cupcakes, birthday cakes, and specially designed festive menus.

Staff and Christmas Parties

Looking for something original and memorable to do this year with your work colleagues or friends? Strapped for cash but still want a good night out? The Ice Factor can provide the perfect venue for Christmas celebrations with a difference, without breaking the bank!

• REAL ICE rink
• PARTY MUSIC/DJ to set the scene*
• EXCLUSIVE use of rink and the Ice Bar and Café*
• Tantalising MENU SELECTIONS tailored to suit your needs by local York chef
• Large selection of WINES, BEERS and Christmas cocktails
• Skating INSTRUCTORS available

These packages provide an original solution to your Christmas party needs, and can be adapted to fit all kinds of Christmas celebrations. With The Ice Factor as your party venue, you and your party can share the enjoyable and memorable experience of a skating session, and our special music compilations and theatrical lighting guarantee a fun and festive atmosphere.

And it’s not just skating we can offer – we have a range of specially designed food and drink packages to suit any budget, all available in our fully licensed glass-fronted Ice Bar and Café overlooking the rink. Please download our information for details, and take a look at our Menu Selections for an idea of what we can offer.

Student Parties

Need to plan your next society social? Looking to do something fun and festive before you break up for Christmas? Then The Ice Factor provides the perfect venue for your club/society celebrations! Our student party package ensures value for money and a memorable night out for you and all your friends, with food and drink options included. Please download our Student Party Package 2011 information for more details.

Group Bookings

If you simply want to skate, we offer a discount of £1 off each skate ticket for groups of 20 or more. Groups can be a combination of adult, child and concession tickets, but there must be at least 20 to qualify as a group. For more information please call 01653 619169.

Club Bookings

Our club groups package is ideal for clubs, organisations, societies and sports teams made up of children aged 16 and under, giving everyone a magical and memorable experience over the Christmas period. Hundreds of members of cubs and brownies as well as sports teams and more visit The Ice Factor every year.

Enjoy a guaranteed fun and festive atmosphere, with York’s biggest Christmas tree, theatrical lighting making the rink sparkle, and special compilations from Minster FM to really get them dancing on ice!  Click here to find out more about our packages available to all clubs. Terms and conditions apply.

York Resident

The Ice Factor is pleased to offer our City residents the chance to skate with a fabulous £2.50 discount per ticket. To qualify for this offer, residents should book their tickets on site at the ticket office and produce their York Card as proof of residency. No other proof will be accepted. The discount applies to weekday sessions only, up to and including 4.45pm session from Monday 28th November to Friday 16th December. Happy Skating!