Get your skates on and head down to Waterfront Winterland from 18 November until 8 January, when Museum Park is transformed into a Christmas playground. There’s lots to look forward to from real ice skating on the Admiral Rink to a family funfair, festive food, Santa’s Grotto and the Miles Hire Giant Wheel plus a great entertainment programme. Christmas magic starts right here at Waterfront Winterland, Swansea!
Opening times Monday to Friday (until 18 December) Monday to Friday (from 19 December) Saturday and Sundays Christmas Eve Christmas Day Boxing Day New Years Eve New Years Day 2
12 noon – 10.00pm 10.00am – 10.00pm 10.00am – 10.00pm 10.00am – 7.00pm Closed 12 noon – 7.00pm New! 10.00am – 10.00pm 12 noon – 7.00pm Waterfront Winterland
Ice skating Skate on real ice at the Admiral Rink - no substitutes for our skaters! Younger skaters can enjoy their very own children’s rink, Rocky’s Rink is the only one of its kind in Wales! Height restrictions do apply so make sure you measure up against Rocky the Road Safety Rooster before skating.
Skate bookings and information Prices start from £5.50 per session. Swansea Tourist Information Centre 01792 637300 or buy online now at www.waterfrontwinterland.com Alternatively tickets can be bought in person at the Admiral Rink from 18 November.
Visit the website to win g reat priz es includin g ticket s fo r ice skat ing and a Christ mas panto!
Early booking is recommended for both ice rinks to avoid disappointment. Last skate on both ice rinks is one hour before closing. Swansea Christmas
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Christmas entertainment At Waterfront Winterland, you can enjoy family funfair rides with attractions for everyone to enjoy, such as the Mad Mouse, Snow Storm ride and the nostalgic carousel. There are festive treats, hot chocolate and lots more to warm you up during your visit and keep checking the website for the entertainment programme taking place at Waterfront Winterland.
Special promotions and offers Look out for special promotions and offers at Waterfront Winterland for lunchtime and evening skates including money off a hot chocolate with every skate purchased between 12 noon and 2.00pm. Get a free kid’s meal voucher with every child’s skate purchased and a free starter or dessert voucher with every adult skate purchased until 8 January 2012. Terms and conditions do apply, please visit the website for full redemption details.
School trips and group visits We have special packages for school trips and group visits including birthday parties. To book your school trip 01792 635428 or group visit (applies to parties of 15 people or more booking together) 01792 468321 or visit the website. 4
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Santa’s Grotto
Santa’s grotto Make your child’s visit to Waterfront Winterland magical with a trip to Santa’s Grotto. Housed in a welcoming wooden chalet, children will be greeted by Santa Claus’ elves before meeting Santa himself and receiving a Christmas present. There will also be the opportunity to have a photo taken with Santa. Drop your letter to Santa in the Christmas post box by 16 December and get a reply from the North Pole. Address the letter to Santa Claus, North Pole, SAN TA1. Santa’s grotto is open from 20 November until 23 December.
Price £4.00 per child
to see Santa
£5.00 per child
to see Santa with a photograph
Opening Times Monday - Friday:
3.30pm - 7.00pm
Saturday and Sunday:. (Except Sunday 20 November)
11.00am - 7.00pm 11.00am - 5.00pm
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Visit Swansea City Centre for a Christmas cracker of shopping and festive fun! Christmas Shopping With a choice of over 230 shops, now including Superdry, Office, ZARA, H&M and Disney, Christmas shoppers will delight over the range of quality high street brands and unique independent stores. For store opening times including late night shopping visit the website.
Swansea Indoor Market A one stop shop. Wales’ largest indoor market is the place to be for all your Christmas purchases. Visit www.swanseaindoormarket.co.uk
Christmas Voucher Offer Swansea BID are offering a multitude of exciting Christmas discounts for you to take advantage of in the lead up to Christmas. Visit www.swanseachristmas.com to download your vouchers.
Leisure With over 90 places to eat and drink, indulge yourself this Christmas at one of our many eateries. With our colourful pub and club scene coming alive after dark take the opportunity to join in the festive spirit by sampling the numerous venues that open until late. Attractions such as Swansea Grand Theatre, Plantasia, Swansea Museum, LC and the National Waterfront Museum, to name but a few, provide an abundance of events and activities. 6
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Festive Events Here are some of the seasonal highlights: 12/13 November * Design your own Christmas Cards and / or make your own Advent Calendar, National Waterfront Museum 19 November Christmas Launch Party, Oxford Street 10.00am-4.00pm 20 November Christmas Parade and Lights Switch On, from 5.00pm 26/27 November Make your own festive decorations, National Waterfront Museum 25 November - 18 December Christmas Market / Entertainment, Oxford Street & Princess Way
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1-2 December A Childs Christmas, Grand Theatre 3 & 4 December Sparkling Snowflakes, National Waterfront Museum 5 December Christmas Crooners, Grand Theatre 11 December Rudolf Carols and Santa, National Waterfront Museum 16 December – 15 January Aladdin Pantomime featuring Jimmy Osmond, Grand Theatre * Booking required
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How to get here... Public transport Waterfront Winterland is a 5 minute walk from the city centre. For bus and travel information, please visit www.traveline-cymru.org.uk Swansea’s Park & Ride Service are based at Landore, Fforestfach and Fabian Way. It costs just £2.50 for all day parking and bus travel for up to 4 people and facilities will be open seven days a week from 20 Nov - 18 Dec. For full timetable information and other details visit www.swansea.gov.uk/parkandride
Car parking For visits to Waterfront Winterland, we recommend St David’s Car Park, a long stay, pay on foot facility just 1 minute from the site. It’s also FREE to park in all city centre Council car parks every Sunday.
Swansea Mobility Hire Based in Swansea City Bus Station, is available for anyone with mobility problems. You can hire electric scooters or powered/manual wheelchairs. Contact 01792 461785.
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If you require this brochure in a different format please contact Marketing Services on 01792 635478. All details are correct at time of print. Please check the website for updates. 8
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