“This ice thing is insane!” The words of a visitor experiencing the York Ice Trail for the first time.
Yes, the festival of frozen is back – with crowds of people heading into York to try to find all the 30-plus ice sculptures dotted the city.
Staged by Make It York, This year’s theme is the Enchanted City.
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YorkMix are there, broadcasting live from our bus on Parliament Street. Come and say hello, and see if you can win the cash prize by counting the Mix bugs hidden in our sculpture!
New for 2026, the Ice Village has opened alongside the trail, bringing together family-friendly fun and themed traders offering treats and warming street food.
Ice carving masterclasses are also taking place, giving participants the chance to watch skilled sculptors in action and learn this amazing art.
You can pick up a paper map at the Visit York offices on Parliament Street, or use our interactive map below.
The York Ice Trail continues until 4pm today (Saturday) and from 10.30am till 4pm tomorrow (Sunday, 8 February). More pictures below. Have a brrrilliant day!
