See the full list of sculptures for York Ice Trail 2025

On display will also be an origin block of ice, showing how each ice sculpture starts before Icebox’s team of professional ice carvers bring designs to life.

Visitors can also enjoy live ice carving demonstrations at St Sampson’s Square from 12pm.

Furthermore, throughout the weekend, the grounds of Middletons Hotel will be transformed into ‘The Sweeter Side of Life’.

It will be a family-friendly showcase of four ice sculptures including, ‘Sweet Like Chocolate’ – a spectacular ice sculpture dedicated to the heritage of the hotel’s Sir Terry Alms Cottages. You’ll also find ‘The Ice Wall’ where visitors can ‘freeze’ themselves for that perfect photo moment. 

York BID have also journeyed back 2.4 million years to the Ice Age. Five animals, once thriving in the frozen era but now extinct, have been brought to life in stunning ice sculptures.

Sarah Loftus, Managing Director of Make It York, said: “We’re so excited for the York Ice Trail weekend! With these stunning ice creations set to transform the city, we can’t wait to see the incredible artistry and imagination that will bring the “Origins” theme to life.  

We’re incredibly grateful to all the local businesses whose support makes the York Ice Trail possible. Their contributions are essential to bringing this beloved event to life, and we couldn’t do it without them. See you there!” 

Greg Pittard, Managing Director at Icebox, said: “We are so excited to be returning to York this year with 30 spectacular ice sculptures, each telling a different story. With years of experience and a passion for creating ice masterpieces, Icebox takes pride in turning ordinary gatherings into extraordinary experiences.  

“Our team of talented artisans worked closely with Make It York and partners to craft custom ice sculptures that reflect their unique vision, making this York Ice Trail an exceptional one that guests will talk about for years to come. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, you’ll thank us for this mesmerising experience!” 

All details can be found at visityork.org/york-ice-trail

Full list of sculptures for York Ice Trail 2025: 

1. Ice Ice Baby (Neon Selfie Point), Parliament Street – Provided by Make It York 
2. Reawakening The Stories Of The Past, Parliament Street – Provided by Murton Park 
3. Minster To Metropolis, Parliament Street – Provided by Grand Central  
4. House Of Mouse, Church Street – Provided by Mr Chippy and City Cruises  
5. York’s Chocolate Story-book, King’s Square – Provided by York’s Chocolate Story  
6. Ouroboros, Shambles – Provided by The Society Of Alchemists 
7. Prehistoric Mixie Monster, Parliament Street – Provided by YorkMix Radio 
8. Woolly Mammoth, Fossgate – Provided by York BID 
9. The Former Airspeed Factory, Piccadilly – Provided by SPARK: York (open from 12pm)   
10. Woolly Rhino, Tower Street – Provided by York BID 
11. Coppergate Centre – 40 Years Old, Coppergate Centre – Provided by Coppergate Centre 
12. Ate O’Clock Is 8!, High Ousegate – Provided by Ate O’Clock 
13. From Needle & Thread, Peter Lane – Provided by Gillies Fabrics 
14. The Ice Wall, Middletons Hotel – Provided by Make It York    
15. The Chocolate Orange, Middletons Hotel – Provided by Icebox  
16. City Of Treats, Middletons Hotel – Provided by Middletons Hotel 
17. Sweet Like Chocolate, Middletons Hotel – Provided by Middletons Hotel  
18. Glyptondon, Micklegate – Provided by York BID 
19. Milner York: Ringing New Beginnings, The Milner York – Provided by The Milner York (formally The Principal York) 
20. A Grand Journey, Station Rise – Provided by The Grand, York  
21. Giant Ground Sloth, Tanner’s Moat – Provided by York BID 
22. The Hobbits, Lendal – Provided by The Judge’s Lodging 
23. Star Carr Stone Age Headdress, Museum Gardens – Provided by York Museums Trust  
24. Where It All Began, Exhibition Square – Provided by North York Moors National Park 
25. 50 Years Of Railway Legends, High Petergate – Provided by National Railway Museum 
26. At The Cutting Edge, Minster Yard (Minster Stoneyard) – Provided by York Minster  
27. Dodo, Goodramgate – Provided by York BID 
28. York Daffodil, Low Petergate – Provided by Bradley’s Jewellers, York 
29. Soak In Yorkshire, Blake Street – Provided by Yorkshire Soap Company  
30. No Longboat? No Problem, St Helen’s Square – Provided by York Park & Ride  
31. Bettys Craft Bakery, Davygate – Provided by Bettys 
32. Live Ice Carving From 12pm, St Sampson’s Square – Provided by Make It York 

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