A POPULAR festive ice rink is returning to a North-East town next month.

The temporary ice rink will open in Darlington Market Place from Saturday, December 6 to Sunday, January 4.

Tickets cost £6, or £5 for children aged under 12, with family tickets – for two adults and two children, or one adult and three children – priced at £19.

Prices include skate hire.

The rink, which is provided by Distinct Darlington, the town's business improvement district company, is also available to hire for children's parties.

A range of mascots, including superheroes, Santa and characters from Toy Story and Frozen, can also be booked.

For more information, visit distinctdarlington.co.uk