A real ice rink in Tunbridge Wells has officially opened.

The opening ceremony took place in Calverley Grounds on Friday night with skating performances by Silver Blades solo figure-skaters Dixie Bignell and Freya Godfrey followed by ice skating duet Yasmin Kerkham and Cassie Stone.

The final performance was by British novice champion and twice Silver British Junior medallist Isabella Larkin. She is part of the GB performance team and the Olympic pathway team.

Councillor Jane March, cabinet member with responsibility for tourism, leisure and economic Development said: "It’s great, the ice rink is up and running and ready to welcome you! More beautiful than ever in the glorious Calverley Grounds, if you haven’t visited before I urge you to do so, it’s a fantastic experience and you can extend your stay by shopping, eating and drinking."

The ice rink will be open for public skating until Sunday, January 4 excluding Christmas Day.

The cost for one’s hour skating, including hire of skating boots, will cost from £7 for children and £9.50 for adults.

Tickets for the ice rink can be booked online at www.tunbridgewellsatchristmas.com or from the Assembly Hall Theatre and Tunbridge Wells Gateway in person or by calling 01892 554645.