Brighton ice rink to stay open for an extra five weeks

The Royal Pavilion Ice Rink in Brighton is to stay open for an extra five weeks.

It had been due to close on Sunday but will now remain open until Sunday 24 February.

Shella Parkin, managing director of Laine Ltd, which manages the rink, said: “We are thrilled to be staying on and will be offering a 20 per cent discount this Sunday (20 January) to support the Royal Pavilion’s free day celebration of the anniversary of the city purchasing the stunning palace in 1850.”

Tickets cost from £10 for adults and £7 for children under 12 and the one-hour skate times run from 10am to 10.15pm each day. Schools can buy tickets for £4 a student.