In pictures: Portsmouth on Ice 2023 officially opens up to public for festive season

Portsmouth On Ice 2023 officially opened its doors on November 24 and the rink has opened up to the public – and it has been a success for another year.

People will be able to enjoy the ice rink everyday – except Christmas Day – until Sunday January 7, 2024.

Hour-long skate sessions start from 10am and there will be new early morning skating times during the week, between 9am and 10am.

Here are 11 pictures of the ice rink opening to the public: