Bridlington was aglow as the much-loved 2025 Bridlington Ice Trail returned, drawing thousands of visitors into a wintry, seaside spectacle.
The two-day event, themed “Christmas on the Coast”, features an enchanting trail of hand-carved ice sculptures winding through the town centre.
Crowds gathered from 11 a.m. onwards to watch live ice carving, where expert sculptors from Glacial Art transformed giant blocks of ice intodazzling coastal and festive scenes.
ERYC Chairman Cllr Liam Dealtry was on hand to open the proceedings, helping to chip away the ice on one of the giant sculptures.
Meanwhile, in Garrison Square children and adventurous adults tried their hand at the interactive ice wall, under the guidance of trained artists.
The atmosphere grew even more magical as night fell and lights brought the ice sculptures to life. Spectators also enjoyed dramatic “fire and ice” shows in Regent Gardens, with chainsaw ice carving alongside choreographed pyrotechnics timed to music.
Another fantastic element to the day was the King Street Food Festival – organised by Angela Langton and Julie Boyes, who were also instrumental in organising the Ice Trail along with ERYC.
Santa in his sleigh, helped by the volunteers from Bridlington Round Table visited his grotto on King Street proving an especially popular stop.
The free event is partly funded via the HM Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund, with generous support from local businesses sponsoring ice sculptures.
With such strong turnout, the 2025 Bridlington Ice Trail has once again cemented itself as a highlight of the town’s festive calendar.
