Dancing on Ice star Dan Whiston to open Blackpool's Christmas ice rink in front of the Tower this week - here's when and where

By Michael Holmes
Published 15th Nov 2021, 13:08 BST
Updated 16th Nov 2021, 08:50 BST
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Blackpool's new ice skating rink in front of the Tower this Christmas will be opened by Dancing on Ice star Dan Whiston.

The resort entertainer will be joined by 17 young cast members from the Mary Poppins On Ice musical, who will perform during an hour-long event which starts at 4.30pm on Friday.

Three-time Dancing on Ice champ Dan, 44, will launch a Christmas spectacular, which also includes fake snowfall, log cabins, a magical forest, festive light projection shows, and Christmas tram rides along the Golden Mile.

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The synthetic ice rink will be free, with sessions lasting 40 minutes with 10 minutes either side for people to change their skates.

The ice rink and Blackpool's Christmas offering was being set up on Sunday, November 14, 2021 (Picture: Dan Martino for The Gazette)The ice rink and Blackpool's Christmas offering was being set up on Sunday, November 14, 2021 (Picture: Dan Martino for The Gazette)
The ice rink and Blackpool's Christmas offering was being set up on Sunday, November 14, 2021 (Picture: Dan Martino for The Gazette)

Booking isn't needed - people can just turn up and enjoy the attraction, which will be open from Thursday-Sunday from November 19 until December 17 and then daily until January 3.

A designated changing facility and skate aids will be available, with the 40 metre-long rink able to accommodate 160 skaters per session.

The opening hours are as follows, though they are subject to change and weather dependent.

Fri 19 Nov 5pm-9pm

Dan will be joined by 17 young cast members from the musical Mary Poppins On Ice, who will perform (Picture: VisitBlackpool)Dan will be joined by 17 young cast members from the musical Mary Poppins On Ice, who will perform (Picture: VisitBlackpool)
Dan will be joined by 17 young cast members from the musical Mary Poppins On Ice, who will perform (Picture: VisitBlackpool)

Sat 20 Nov 12pm-9pm

Sun 21 Nov 12pm-6pm

Mon 22 Nov Closed

Tue 23 Nov Closed

Dancing on Ice champ Dan Whiston will launch the Christmas season in Blackpool (Picture: VisitBlackpool)Dancing on Ice champ Dan Whiston will launch the Christmas season in Blackpool (Picture: VisitBlackpool)
Dancing on Ice champ Dan Whiston will launch the Christmas season in Blackpool (Picture: VisitBlackpool)

Wed 24 Nov Closed

Thur 25 Nov 5pm-8pm

Fri 26 Nov 5pm-9pm

Sat 27 Nov 12pm-9pm

Sun 28 Nov 12pm-6pm

Mon 29 Nov Closed

Tue 30 Nov Closed

Wed 1 Dec Closed

Thur 2 Dec 5pm-8pm

Frid 3 Dec 5pm-9pm

Sat 4 Dec 12pm-9pm

Sun 5 Dec 12pm-6pm

Mon 6 Dec Closed

Tue 7 Dec Closed

Wed 8 Dec Closed

Thur 9 Dec 5pm-8pm

Fri 10 Dec 5pm-9pm

Sat 11 Dec 12pm-9pm

Sun 12 Dec 12pm-6pm

Mon 13 Dec Closed

Tue 14 Dec Closed

Wed 15 Dec Closed

Thur 16 Dec 5pm-9pm

Fri 17 Dec 12pm-9pm

Sat 18 Dec 12pm-9pm

Sun 19 Dec 12pm-8pm

Mon 20 Dec 12pm-8pm

Tue 21 Dec 12pm-8pm

Wed 22 Dec 12pm-8pm

Thur 23 Dec 12pm-8pm

Christmas Eve 12pm-5pm

Christmas Day Closed

Boxing Day 12pm-8pm

Mon 27 Dec 12pm-8pm

Tue 28 Dec 12pm-8pm

Wed 29 Dec 12pm-8pm

Thur 30 Dec 12pm-8pm

New Years Eve 12pm-8pm

New Years Day 12pm-8pm

Sun 2 Jan 12pm-8pm

Mon 3 Jan 12pm-8pm