AN ice rink and winter tipi lodge have opened at a new events space in St Helens town centre.

The attractions are in place off Foundry Street, at the site of the former Chalon Way multi-storey car park, which was flattened earlier this year.

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Outdoor food and drink stalls
 

As well as the lodge and synthetic rink, there is an outdoor bar and food and drink stands.

The canal-side area also houses the American-style drive-in cinema on Saturdays.

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The tipi lodge houses arts and crafts

The rink was used by families on Thursday night as crowds gathered in the town centre for the Christmas lights switch on.

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The ice rink is open and attracting families pic:What's On St Helens

Arts and crafts events will be taking place in the tipi lodge.

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