I visited Winterland Wolverhampton for the first time and have one warning to parents

Approaching Winterland Wolverhampton with my sister and niece, I was told how it resembled 'Blackpool illuminations' in the true British fashion of comparing anything with many lights to just that.

But it was a good comparison, as from streets away the lights of fair rides really did illuminate the sky making the new attraction very easy to spot. The Christmas event is located on Market Square in Wolverhampton and boasts multiple rides as well as an ice skating rink and food and drink huts.

Having a six-year-old in tow, my first port of call was of course to see Santa who was sat right next to the entrance. Despite being from the North Pole, he had a suspiciously strong Black Country accent - I mean what are the chances?

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Rides on offer include waltzers, trampolines, bumper cars, a fun house and a huge circular ride that spins at great heights. Being the kind of person who always makes bad choices, I of course made a beeline for said ride and ended up on it by myself.

As well as slight nausea it also gave me an excellent view of the big Sainsbury's supermarket just as a reminder that I was in the centre of Wolverhampton. To have a go on this ride, punters will need to part with five tokens purchased at a kiosk.

These are priced at £1.20 each or 10 for £10. Slightly cheaper was the funhouse at three tokens a go and it was much better on my unsettled stomach.

I attended the attraction on their VIP night meaning that it was much quieter than I expect it will be once open to the public on Saturday, November 30. Food on offer includes traditional German bratwurst - the smoke of which I was sped through at what felt like 80mph on the massive ride.

Also pizza, burgers and Yorkshire pudding wraps to name a few. I tried the latter for £10 and it was delicious, if not a little overpriced but so are most things at this time of year. The event is free to enter, but once inside the attractions are paid for.

This includes various fairground games like hook-a-duck which at £5 a go is slightly painful, despite a prize guaranteed. Anyone with children should be warned that they will no doubt be parted with some cash for both these and the rides.

But it is nice to see such a fun event put on for the people of Wolverhampton to enjoy this festive season.

Winterland Wolverhampton is open to the public from Saturday, November 30 to Sunday, January 5.