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Ice rink in Wolverhampton's former market square 'will bring 40,000 people into city' this Christmas

Wolverhampton's former market square will be transformed into a 'winter wonderland' with a full-size ice rink and entertainment quarter as part of a drive to bring visitors into the city this Christmas.

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Wolverhampton's Market Square will become an ice rink for Christmas

The Harry Jones Company, which is organising the event, claimed it could bring up to 40,000 visitors into the city over the festive period.

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A full-sized ice rink will be the centrepiece at the site, off Salop Street, along with a funfair and European food and drink stalls, including a German-style sausage swing grill.

The event, which has been organised with the backing of Wolverhampton Council, will open on November 28, and run until January 5.

Admission for all activities will be free.

Wolverhampton's Market Square will become an ice rink for Christmas