York Ice Trail 2026: An Enchanted City
Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th February 2026, 10:30am - 4pm. A Make It York event.
This February, York’s city centre will be transformed into An Enchanted City, where a mysterious spell has taken hold...
Wander through the historic streets and discover dazzling ice sculptures inspired by magic, mystery, and the weird and wonderful. Each corner reveals something new - from curious creatures to mythical marvels - in a trail bursting with enchantment. But beware... who cast the spell, and why? Follow the trail with the whole family to uncover the truth, before the magic melts away.
New for 2026! Step into the Ice Village - a brand new addition filled with family-friendly fun and themed traders offering magical delights. Just around the corner, warm up with delicious street food at Shambles Food Court.
Need help on your icy adventure? Pop into the Visit York Visitor Information Centre on Parliament Street - our friendly team is here to help every step of the way.
Dive into the magic of York Ice Trail...
Ice Sculpture Map
Coming soon! Pick up your free York Ice Trail map from the Visit York Visitor Information Centre to help guide you around all the sculptures.
York Ice Trail Sculpture List
Coming soon! Discover a list of this year's ice sculptures here, and find out where they can be found in the city.
Sponsor a Sculpture
Discover how to get involved in the York Ice Trail 2026 and read about the available sponsorship packages.
Meet the Sculptors: Icebox
Icebox is the UK & Europe’s leading ice sculpture specialist, read more about them and see some behind the scenes sneak peeks of their work for York Ice Trail!
Visitor Information
Find useful travel, accessibility, and parking information, as well as how to find our friendly and knowledgeable team at the Visit York Information Centre & Gift Shop, who will give you a very warm welcome!
Book Your Stay in York
Choose from a wide range of accommodation, from family friendly self-catering getaways to luxury spa hotels, giving you an eclectic choice of inviting places to rest your head after a day of exploring York Ice Trail.
Apply for the 'Ice Village'
Apply to be a trader during the new 'Ice Village’: a small selection of vendors appealing to a family friendly audience under the umbrella theme, Enchanted.
York Ice Trail 2025 Sponsors
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