TWO popular children’s television characters took to the ice to celebrate the opening of Darlington’s annual ice rink.

Peppa Pig and Dora the Explorer donned their skates on Saturday (December 7), at the launch of the Christmas Wonderland ice rink.

It is being provided by Business Improvement District company, Distinct Darlington.

Manager Alex Hirst said: “Our ice rink was a big favourite among Darlington residents last year.”