Between 10 and 4 today the Brighton Centre becomes infinitely more exciting as it turns into a giant ice rink. We haven't seen this before and aren't sure if this involves pouring water on the floor and opening the doors to the cold, or whether it's a bit more orchestrated. Either way, we're pleased to have our own massive Brighton ice rink, even if it isn't surrounded by fir trees and set in the 1800s (as all Christmas cards illustrate is the right way to go about it).
Opening today and running until the 2nd of January 2010, we advocate the ice rink. Meanwhile, today's a bit special as some sort of mighty Christmas fair is being held there too. Held in the same place, the Christmas Market's press release describes a glowing mass of cheese, champagne, jewelery, art, ceramics, 1950s prom dresses, flowers and floral things, confectionery (we hope this means cake), books, puppets and toys and 'nostalgia'. A busy sort of venture then. On the other hand, the only reference to a men's section of the fair describes a "shiny array of German watches for men", although we're hoping there's a bit more than gold wrist gizmos out there. Most importantly, there's face painting and a Santa's Grotto - neither of which you're ever too old for. Well.. perhaps.
We'd head there for the skating, but if you're so inclined (and it sounds hard to miss it), investigate the fair too.
Skating costs £9, and the fair is free. Christmas away!
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