A POPULAR ice rink has returned to Brighton after a year's absence due to Covid-19.

The ice rink at the Royal Pavilion reopened for the first time in two years on Saturday.

Dubbed the UK's most picturesque ice rink, it is the only one of its kind in the UK powered exclusively by green energy.

Shella Parkin, marketing director of Laine Ltd which puts on the rink every year, said “In this year of all years, when the UK is hosting COP26 in November, we hope other events will follow suit and undertake to switch to green energy for their power needs.

“With this in mind, that we are delighted to announce Eventim as our sponsor for this year, who, as Europe’s largest ticketing agency, are fully committed to building a greener future for events.”

Martin Fitzgerald, marketing director of Eventim UK, said “We’re delighted to be working with the Royal Pavilion Ice Rink and are focused on delivering a positive ticketing experience for their customers.”

After a year hiatus, the rink offers more space this year, so visitors have plenty of room on the ice.

There are also half hour breaks between sessions to allow for social distancing and cleaning.

The festive attraction allows people the chance to go ice skating and have a drink at the Rinkside Bar and Kitchen.

In the bar, people can choose from warm snacks and a selection of refreshments ranging from mulled wine to hot chocolate with marshmallows.

The Argus: The ever-popular Brighton Pavilion ice-rink opened this week, for the tenth year in succession and this year, the rink is entirely wind and solar-powered. The attraction will be open to the public until January 19th.The ever-popular Brighton Pavilion ice-rink opened this week, for the tenth year in succession and this year, the rink is entirely wind and solar-powered. The attraction will be open to the public until January 19th.

People interested in going can book their 45-minute slot tickets online.

Full price tickets are £15 (aged 12 and over), £10 for juniors (under 12) and the 45-minute skate times run from 10am to 10pm daily.

The box office is open from 9.30am and visitors are strongly advised to book tickets in advance to be sure of their skating slot.

The rink celebrated its tenth anniversary in 2019.

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