SHOPPERS taking a bit of down time from browsing for Christmas presents have been getting their skates on.

The festive ice rink installed at Clarks Village, in Street, is proving popular with visitors.

And the shopping centre invited along VIP guests to try it out last week.

The custom-built 550 square metre undercover rink features real ice and offers plenty of fun for guests of all ages, including disco sessions, 2-4-1 offers on Tuesdays and school bookings.

Quiet sessions will also be running, in addition to parent and toddler sessions for wobbly starters.

Penguin and seal skating aids will be available for little ones, as well as bob skates to help guests stay steady.

Off-peak tickets for a 45-minute session are priced from £10.50 for children under 12, £12.50 for adults and from £40 for a family of four.

Skate hire is included, with tickets available via clarks.icetickets.co.uk/sessions.