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Jan 2023
Harrogate ice rink to return again this Christmas
The company behind Harrogate's Christmas ice rink has said it was "very happy" with how it went and plans to return for at least the next two years.
Events by Cynosure transformed Crescent Gardens into a festive treat, installing the ice rink and a host of fairground attractions, including a carousel.
The ice rink, which operated for a month, was one of the highlights of Harrogate's Christmas offering, which also included a ferris wheel, a market and the Candy Cane Express free road train.
Harrogate Borough Council tourism organisation Destination Harrogate organised the activities in partnership with Events by Cynosure, Harrogate Business Improvement District and events company Market Place Europe as part of a bid to attract more Christmas visitors.
John Lowery, director of Events by Cynosure, told the Stray Ferret it had a three-year deal to operate the ice rink in Harrogate.
Mr Lowery said the ice rink attracted about 15,000 bookings and although he was pleased overall there was room for improvement.
He said the main improvement would be to extend the length of the 10-day market, which ended before mid-December:
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Mr Lowery also said he wanted the Crescent Gardens site to include a Santa's grotto and better bar facilities.
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