Another Place, The Lake invites visitors to get their skates on with the opening of the first-ever ice rink on the shores of Ullswater this winter.
Gliding across the ice. Fells dusted with snow. Lights in the trees. This December, a 200sq m sweep of ice overlooking Ullswater will transform the Another Place gardens into a wintry scene steeped in festive cheer.
Open seven days a week for guests, visitors, school and community groups, the ice skating rink will be the highlight of Another Place’s festive celebrations.
A marquee will give shelter from showers – leaving the views across the lake and fells uninterrupted.
After working up an appetite, skaters can de-boot before wandering through the grounds to The Glasshouse to try our festive cocktails and authentic woodfired pizzas.
Hot chocolates and spice-infused mulled wine and cider will warm cold hands, and summon the Christmas spirit beside glowing firepits.
There is the option to skate and stay; or skate and swim and dine for people more local to Another Place, which includes a three-course dinner in Ramspbeck and time in Swim Club.
All overnight stays include full use of Swim Club, Kids’ Zone supervised sessions, an ice-skating session, and wetsuits and hot showers in the sheep shed.
From family-friendly sessions to accessible sessions and adults-only hours, dedicated, inclusive time slots will mean everyone’s included.
Steadying penguin and polar bear skate aids will be available to help children gain confidence on the ice.
For those wanting full immersion in the elements, the cedar-scented warmth of the Fellside Sauna and stargazing from the outdoor hot tub beckon.
And for the brave, invigorating guided wild swimming in the lake awaits with resident cold water swimming expert Colin Hill.
Beneath the branches of a towering Christmas tree, festive market stalls will further bring the Another Place gardens to life.
Over three weekends, starting from December 6, the markets will sell local produce, handmade crafts and decorations – ready for filling stockings and decking halls.
Judi Blakeburn, Another Place CCO, said: “The ice rink is a first for Another Place. To be able to skate with family and friends in the open air against the backdrop of Ullswater will be such a unique and memorable experience for our guests and visitors this winter.
“Combined with our 16ft Nordmann Christmas tree, lights and decorations, festive market stalls and outdoor Fellside Sauna, we’re excited to bring our elemental take on a winter festival to the lakeshore.”
To book, visit www.another.place/ice-skating
Important information
The Another Place, The Lake ice rink is supported by Land Rover Discovery.
The ice rink is open every day from December 1 to January 4, except Christmas Day.
- Friday to Sunday: 10am-8pm
- Monday & Thursday: 10am-7pm
- Tuesday & Wednesday: Noon-6pm
Sessions can be booked online here
Prices
- Peak £16/£13 child.
- Off-peak £13 adult/£10 child
Christmas market
Local handmade crafts and produce in the Another Place, The Lake gardens.
- December 6-8
- December 13-15
- December 20-22
- Friday: Noon-7pm
- Saturday & Sunday: 10am-4pm
Skate packages
Stay & skate
Available on bed and breakfast and dinner inclusive, as well as our four-night Christmas and three-night New Year House Party.
Book to stay the night in December through to January 5 with a skate session included.
Every stay also includes full use of Swim Club, Kids’ Zone, the Outside gardens and the sheep shed.
Book a stay and skate package here
Skate, swim & dine
A skate session with access to Swim Club and a three-course dinner in Rampsbeck. Ideal for anyone living locally who wants to spend the afternoon and evening at Another Place. £75pp
Book a skate, swim & dine package here
Skate & dine
- A skate session with a two-course lunch or dinner in The Living Space. £45pp
- A skate session and a Glasshouse pizza. £25pp
