Waterfront Winterland oopens to record crowds

Swansea’s favourite Christmas attraction, Waterfront Winterland opened to records crowds last Sunday following a 2 week-long set up in the city. The event saw visitors streaming in before and after the Christmas Parade and Light Switch On.
By: City and County of Swansea
 
Nov. 20, 2009 - PRLog -- With a brand new children’s ice rink and a new ride, Swansea Council has gone all out to improve the visitor experience at Waterfront Winterland.  Favourites have returned with real ice skating, Santa’s Grotto , the 44m high Admiral Giant Wheel is back and lighting up the sweep of Swansea Bay, a festive funfair and a variety of food stalls to warm visitors up.

Frances Jenkins, Strategic Manager for Tourism, Marketing and Events said, ” Waterfront Winterland is better than ever with the installation of Rocky’s Rink for children and a new undercover seating area as well as a new ride.  We are advising visitors to book ice skating tickets in advance to ensure that they can skate in the session of their choice.”

Waterfront Winterland is open until 3 January 2010.   Book your ice skating session now at www.waterfrontwinterland.com or at Swansea Tourist Information Centre on 01792 637300 or in person at the Skate House.

Enjoy soothing tunes and a fantastic ice skating display at Waterfront Winterland on Monday 23  November from 6pm as Four Strings entertain visitors and former Welsh Champion figure skater, Sarah Perrott takes to the ice at 6.45pm to perform ‘All that Jazz’ from Chicago.

Don’t forget Waterfront Winterland is giving you a chance to win a fantastic Nintendo DSi – pick up a Christmas bauble postcard at Council cultural and leisure venues in Swansea and post your entry in the Skate House at Waterfront Winterland.  Entry forms are also available in any council venue.  Terms and conditions available at the website.

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