An outdoor ice rink has opened on Merseyside with people able to visit in the run up to Christmas.
The ice rink launched earlier this month as part of a ‘winter experience’ for people living in the area.
Alongside the artificial ice rink is an American-style drive in cinema, which is screening Elf this Saturday, December 18 and a Christmas arts and crafts tipi lodge, with bookable activities including wreath making workshops.
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The ice rink has opened on the former Chalon Way Multistorey Car Park site in Foundry Street, St Helens. It’s available to book from Thursday to Sunday up until Thursday, December 23, costing £5 for a 30 minute skate.
Councillor Richard McCauley, Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Planning, said: “We’ve seen how popular these attractions are in other towns and cities at this time of year so I’m delighted that we’re able to bring one to St Helens as we look to promote the town centre as a place where families can come and spend quality time together.
“Of course, we have a long-term vision to transform St Helens Town Centre and our masterplans are currently out for public consultation. The first phase of the masterplans completely transforms the area within a few short years but it is vital that we create meanwhile opportunities like this to encourage people to come and use the town centre facilities we currently have.”
Councillor Anthony Burns, Cabinet Member for Wellbeing, Culture and Leisure, added: “This Christmas will see a packed line up of events and activities at this fantastic canal side location, which will complement the diverse range of events planned for across the borough including the Christmas Lights Switch-On in St Helens and Earlestown town centres, as well as community Christmas lights services.
“We know that Christmas last year was difficult for many families so this year we want to make sure that festive cheer is all around the borough this year.”
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