SHOPPERS have been given the chance to experience life inside a snow globe as part of the Christmas festivities in Blackburn town centre.

The unique 10-foot high snowdome has been put in place in King William Street near to the 108ft big wheel, which opened on Thursday night.

Coun Alan Cottam, executive member for regeneration and environment, said: “Along with the ferris wheel, it should help make a really festive atmosphere and hopefully attract a lot of people into the town centre."