An ice rink has opened on the Cornhill in Ipswich in the run-up to Christmas and it is free for all to attend.

The ice rink is now open until Thursday, December 15, and will operate from 2pm to 8pm every day, after high demand saw the times extended.

Skates will be provided, along with knee pads and helmets should participants want them.

Ipswich Star: The ice rinkThe ice rink (Image: Charlotte Bond)

There are also skating aids to help those that need a little help getting around.

Funded by Ipswich Central, the ice rink is free for people of all ages, but it needs to be pre-booked, with the events team only allowing walk-ins if there is capacity.

This is just one of the many festive delights happening around the town within the next few weeks, including late-night shopping days and street performances from Ipswich-based theatre company Eastern Angles, performers Dance House Dance and choirs including Stella Acapella.

To see more information on the ice rink, click here.

Ipswich Star: The ice rink has been put on the CornhillThe ice rink has been put on the Cornhill (Image: Charlotte Bond)