What's on in Cardiff?

Cardiff’s Winter Wonderland with Admiral Open Air Ice Rink opened on November 17. Now in its 11th year the festive favourite which is situated in Cardiff’s iconic Civic Centre will run up until 2nd January 2012 - offering 6 weeks of skating.

And as the year draws to a close, Winter Wonderland will provide the backdrop for ‘Calennig’- the city’s traditional New Year’s Eve celebrations.

Ice Rink

Skating Sessions
9.40am - 10.40am - available from 17 Dec only
11.00am - 12.00pm - available weekends only until 28 Nov, daily thereafter
12.20pm - 1.20pm
1.40pm - 2.40pm
3.00pm - 4.00pm
4.20pm - 5.20pm
5.40pm - 6.40pm
7.00pm - 8.00pm
8.20pm - 9.20pm
9.40pm - 10.40pm
11.00pm - 12.15am (31 Dec only)

Please arrive 30 minutes before session times to collect your skates.

Exceptions
Closed 25 Dec
First session 26 Dec & 1 & 2 Jan 11.00am-12noon, last session 24 Dec, 26 Dec & 1 & 2 Jan 5.40-6.40pm

Other Attractions

Famouse for the ice ring, Winter Wonderland has many attractions around the ice too. In previous years a large ferris wheel has offered spectacular views over city hall but this year seems to have been replace by the rather breathtaking BT Infinity Star Ride.

From the official site:

A new and exciting addition to Cardiff's Winter Wonderland is the spectacular BT Infinity Star Ride. This thrilling 60m high spinning chair ride, the only one of its kind in the UK, will give visitors spectacular panoramic views of our capital city.

Tickets £5 (concessions available)r /> Passengers must be 1m and over to ride
Children under 1.4m must be accompanied by an adult

No advanced booking necessary, simply purchase your tickets from the BT Infinity Star Ride box office prior to take off!

Visit the ‘BT Enjoy More' experience in Gorsedd Gardens 6th Dec - Mon 2nd Jan between 4-6pm each day for your chance to win tickets to the BT Infinity Star Ride.
Simply check your postcode with one of our representatives to see if you can get BT Infinity and we'll give the first 20 people a pair of tickets to enjoy this amazing new ride.
*Te*Terms and conditions apply.

Cardiff Winter Wonderland Map

Cardiffswinterwonderland.com has also provided a very handy little map to show key travel points and parking available near the attraction:


Source: Cardiffswinterwonderland.com