SKATERS of all ages have been flocking to Webbs Garden Centre in Wychbold to kick off the festive season.

Hundreds have stepped onto the open-air ice rink which has been set up at the garden centre near Droitwich and will be welcoming visitors right into the new year.

Webbs chairman Ed Webb said: “Skating outdoors on real ice is such a great way to get into the festive spirit. It’s a fun activity to do with family or friends and we have seen people of all ages take to the ice.”

The ice rink will be open seven days a week until Monday, January 6, including some evening sessions. It will be closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

Each session is 45 minutes long and ticket price includes skate hire. Ice skating tickets are from just £6. The rink-side Christmas café will make the experience complete.

The ice rink at Webbs proved very popular when it was run for the first time last year. The firm is recommending advance booking to avoid disappointment. For booking and full details of times and prices, visit webbs.co.uk. Tickets can also be bought in store at Webbs, Wychbold.