Figure skater Callum Leach brought a dash of festive glitter to Newcastle as he officially opened Life’s open-air ice rink in Times Square, outside the science centre.
Former British National Championship Junior skater Callum has toured with Disney on Ice since 2011 and has performed across Europe, America and Asia.
On Friday 6 November, Callum was the first to skate on Life’s ice rink, performing a dazzling festive routine.
Life’s outdoor rink, made from real ice, is an established part of the festive calendar in the city and is open until 3 January 2027, providing skaters of all ages and abilities with the ultimate festive experience. As Life is a charity, it provides a vital revenue stream.
Callum, from Cullercoats, said: “I have such lovely memories of coming into the city centre to skate at Life every Christmas when I was growing up. Stepping onto the ice still brings back that same feeling of excitement and Christmas magic I remember as a child.”
As well as regular skating sessions, there are a range of special events including themed evenings such as Skatin to Nashville, ABBA, Olivia Dean and a pyjama skate.
There are also relaxed sessions for people with sensory needs (with adjusted lighting and reduced sound levels).
An early bird £10 ticket is available for the opening weekend (November 7-8).
From 9 November onwards, tickets cost £15.75 for adults; £14.50 for children age 17 and under, and £15 for concessions (over 60s or students). There are also family tickets available (£49.50 for a family of four) and separate charges apply for peak times (Christmas Eve). There is also the option to buy a flexi-ticket for an extra £1.95 in case you need to rearrange your booking.
Online booking is recommended and for more details visit our skating page.
