[Article featured in Selby Times and Goole-Howden Courier]

McArthurGlen’s York Designer Outlet and the Ice Factor are thrilled to announce that Torvill and Dean – former Olympic and World champions and the highest scoring figure skaters of all time – will be launching Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland event at the designer outlet on November 26 2011.

At 6pm on the evening, the skating champions will be turning on the 30ft Christmas tree lights, positioned in the centre of The Ice Factor 900 sq m ice rink, as well as taking to the ice to sign autographs and pose for pictures.

The Winter Wonderland, which is open from November 26 2011 until January 8 2012, will also include traditional fair rides and 20 beautifully styled traditional log cabin stalls, offering everything from handmade gifts to festive food, all surrounding the ice rink.

As well as exclusive offers from more than 120 leading designer and high street brands, including Calvin Klein, Kurt Geiger and LK Bennett, all at up to 60 per cent less, there will be exclusive performances from local champion figure skater Toni Murray (currently ranked third in Britain’s under-19s) and the opportunity to watch Santa arriving to his grotto.

In celebration of the Winter Festival, McArthurGlen’s York Designer Outlet is offering two Selby Times online readers the opportunity to win £50 to spend at the centre and the chance to meet and skate on the ice with Torvill and Dean.

The outlet will be open for shoppers until 8pm on November 26 2011, and The Ice Factor will be open from November 26 2011 until January 8 2012, 9.30am to 9.15pm daily (except Christmas Day). Further details are available at www.theicefactor.co.uk or by calling 01653 619169. Log-on to www.Yorkdesigneroutlet.com or call 01904 682700 for further information about McArthurGlen’s York Designer Outlet.