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Get your skates on and head down to Waterfront Winterland from 18November until 8 January, when Museum Park is transformed into aChristmas playground.

There’s lots to look forward to from real ice skating on the AdmiralRink to a family funfair, festive food, Santa’s Grotto and the Miles HireGiant Wheel plus a great entertainment programme.

Christmas magic starts right here at Waterfront Winterland, Swansea!

Opening timesMonday to Friday (until 18 December) 12 noon – 10.00pmMonday to Friday (from 19 December) 10.00am – 10.00pmSaturday and Sundays 10.00am – 10.00pmChristmas Eve 10.00am – 7.00pmChristmas Day ClosedBoxing Day 12 noon – 7.00pmNew Years Eve 10.00am – 10.00pm New Years Day 12 noon – 7.00pm

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Ice skatingSkate 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 Roosterbefore skating.

Skate bookings and informationPrices start from £5.50 per session.

Swansea Tourist Information Centre 01792 637300

or buy online now atwww.waterfrontwinterland.com

Alternatively tickets can be bought in person at the Admiral Rink from 18 November.

Early booking is recommended for both ice rinks to avoid disappointment. Last skate on both ice rinks is one hour before closing.

Visit the website to win great prizesincluding tickets forice skating anda Christmaspanto!

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Christmas entertainmentAt Waterfront Winterland, you can enjoy family funfair rides with attractionsfor everyone to enjoy, such as the Mad Mouse, Snow Storm ride and thenostalgic carousel. There are festive treats, hot chocolate and lots moreto warm you up during your visit and keep checking the website for theentertainment programme taking place at Waterfront Winterland.

Special promotions and offersLook out for special promotions and offers at Waterfront Winterland forlunchtime and evening skates including money off a hot chocolate withevery 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 thewebsite for full redemption details.

School trips and group visits We have special packages for school trips and group visits includingbirthday parties. To book your school trip 01792 635428 or groupvisit (applies to parties of 15 people or more booking together) 01792 468321 or visit the website.

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Santa’s grottoMake your child’s visit to Waterfront Winterlandmagical with a trip to Santa’s Grotto. Housed in awelcoming wooden chalet, children will begreeted by Santa Claus’ elves before meetingSanta 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 Decemberand 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 TimesMonday - Friday: 3.30pm - 7.00pm

Saturday and Sunday:. 11.00am - 7.00pm(Except Sunday 20 November) 11.00am - 5.00pm

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Visit Swansea City Centre for a Christmascracker of shopping and festive fun!

Christmas ShoppingWith a choice of over 230 shops, now including Superdry, Office, ZARA,H&M and Disney, Christmas shoppers will delight over the range ofquality high street brands and unique independent stores. For store opening times including late night shopping visit the website.

Swansea Indoor MarketA one stop shop. Wales’ largest indoor market is the place to be for allyour Christmas purchases. Visit www.swanseaindoormarket.co.uk

Christmas Voucher OfferSwansea BID are offering a multitude of exciting Christmas discountsfor you to take advantage of in the lead up to Christmas. Visit www.swanseachristmas.com to download your vouchers.

LeisureWith over 90 places to eat and drink, indulge yourself this Christmas atone of our many eateries. With our colourful pub and club scenecoming alive after dark take the opportunity to join in the festive spiritby sampling the numerous venues that open until late.

Attractions such as Swansea Grand Theatre, Plantasia, SwanseaMuseum, LC and the National Waterfront Museum, to name but a few,provide an abundance of events and activities.

Festive EventsHere 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 NovemberChristmas Launch Party, Oxford Street 10.00am-4.00pm

20 NovemberChristmas Parade and LightsSwitch On, from 5.00pm

26/27 NovemberMake your own festive decorations,National Waterfront Museum

25 November - 18 DecemberChristmas Market / Entertainment,Oxford Street & Princess Way

1-2 DecemberA Childs Christmas, Grand Theatre

3 & 4 DecemberSparkling Snowflakes, National Waterfront Museum

5 DecemberChristmas Crooners, Grand Theatre

11 DecemberRudolf Carols and Santa, National Waterfront Museum

16 December – 15 JanuaryAladdin Pantomime featuringJimmy Osmond, Grand Theatre

* Booking required

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Public transportWaterfront Winterland is a 5 minute walk from the city centre. For busand travel information, please visit www.traveline-cymru.org.uk

Swansea’s Park & Ride Service are based at Landore, Fforestfach andFabian Way. It costs just £2.50 for all day parking and bus travel for upto 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 parkingFor 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 HireBased in Swansea City Bus Station, is available for anyone withmobility problems. You can hire electric scooters or powered/manualwheelchairs. Contact 01792 461785.

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All details are correct at time of print. Please check the website for updates.

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