January 10, 2017 5.02 pm This story is over 86 months old

A cracking year for the Lincoln Ice Rink

Lincoln’s coolest seasonal attraction welcomed over 20,000 people over the festive period, organisers have revealed. Lincoln BIG has said that 3,000 more people visited the annual ice rink in City Square, between November 26, 2016 and January 1, than the previous year. Lincoln BIG Events & Promotions Manager Michael Armstrong said that, overall, around 20,000…
The Lincoln Ice Rink was cancelled for 2017 and hasn't returned since.

Lincoln’s coolest seasonal attraction welcomed over 20,000 people over the festive period, organisers have revealed.

Lincoln BIG has said that 3,000 more people visited the annual ice rink in City Square, between November 26, 2016 and January 1, than the previous year.

Lincoln BIG Events & Promotions Manager Michael Armstrong said that, overall, around 20,000 people had wrapped-up warm, slipped on their skates and eagerly taken to the ice – 20% more than in the previous year.

“We were thrilled with the turnout and also the fact that the skaters included people of all ages, including individuals, school pupils and groups. It is great to be able to report the increase in popularity of the rink which only had to close one day (December 23), due to a technical fault.”

Events and marketing assistant Jess Wickham added: “This time around we welcomed groups from 23 Lincolnshire schools and educational establishments.. They included primary, secondary and special needs pupils.

“We also had lot of uniformed groups, such as scouts, guides and brownies, along with students from the University of Lincoln, Bishop Grosseteste University, Lincoln College and members of Young Farmers’ clubs.

“Pantomime stars were equally determined not to miss out. We had Kerry Katona (Fairy Godmother in Cinderella at Lincoln’s New Theatre Royal) and her family and members of the casts of Treasure Island and BRRR! The Last Polar Bear (Lincoln Performing Arts Centre) also enjoying a whirl on the ice.

“It is also good to report a rise in the number of bookings from organisations and corporate groups who were keen to book exclusive hire of the rink, which offered them a chance to enjoy a slightly different Christmas celebration!”