Seaside town to host first ever ice trail

The free event will include fire and ice shows and a live ice carving

An ice trail featuring a series of frozen sculptures is to be staged in Bridlington for the first time next month.

The free 'Christmas on the Coast' event will take place in the seaside town between 10:30 and 17:30 GMT on Saturday 16 November.

The sculptures will be dotted throughout the resort and depict traditional Christmas scenes as well as Bridlington's coastal heritage.

Events over the weekend will also include fire and ice shows, a live ice carving, Bridlington Christmas Food Festival and the town council's Christmas tree switch-on.

Bridlington Ice Trail events

• Bridlington Ice Trail: The ice trail will take place from 10:30 until 17:30 GMT on Saturday 16 November

• Live ice carving: A sculptor will craft a Yuletide carving from a large block of ice from around midday for two to three hours

• Fire and ice shows: Featuring ice sculpting using chainsaws and power tools set to music, they will take place at 13:00, 15:00 and 17:15.

• Bridlington Christmas Food Festival: This event will take place throughout the weekend on King Street.

• Bridlington Town Council Christmas tree: It will be switched on at 17:30 on Saturday following the final fire and ice show.

A downloadable ice trail map will be available via the East Riding website closer to the event with a team on hand at the event to offer guidance.

The event has been funded by the government.

Councillor Nick Coultish, East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s cabinet member for culture, leisure and tourism, said: "We are pleased to receive funding from the UK Government to bring this enchanting ice sculpture display to Bridlington, increasing footfall during the festive period.

"It’s a wonderful way to celebrate the holiday season whilst honouring the town’s coastal heritage, creating lasting memories with family and friends."

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