Waterfront Winterland has been a seasonal feature in the grounds of the National Waterfront Museum, Swansea, since 2006 and has gone from strength to strength.
The statistics show a record 35,000 people took to the ice-rink between November 22nd and January 4th, with over 2,000 children visiting Santa in his grotto.
A carousel, a selection of fairground rides, festive sing-a-longs, seasonal food and drink, and the Admiral giant wheel were also available for visitors.
Cllr Graham Thomas, Swansea Council's Cabinet Member for Culture and Tourism, said: "Waterfront Winterland has now become a much-loved feature of a Swansea Christmas and the visitor figures speak for themselves. It's a hugely popular attraction for families and people of all ages and helps to generate a wonderful Christmas atmosphere."
Waterfront Winterland will return for the 2009-10 Christmas festive period.
A visit to the National Waterfront Museum will be unlike any visit you've ever made to any museum! Open everyday from 10.00-17.00 Entry and all events are absolutely free. So join us for a fun-filled few hours, whatever the weather. VAQAS accredited.
ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION:
Access statement: Physical Mobility
Dedicated parking spaces for disabled visitors are provided in our large pay and display car park in Oystermouth Road. Limited spaces are also available in Burrows Road. Refer to our map for directions.
Wheelchairs are available on request, free of charge, in the main entrance. Please note that these chairs cannot be pre-booked and are provided on a first come first served basis.
Wheelchair access is possible to all parts of the site. Lifts are located in the main foyer and large object gallery.
Shop mobility scooters are welcome. However only a limited number are allowed in the buildings at any one time. Please contact the museum prior to the visit to avoid any disappointment.
Visually Impaired The museum buildings and exhibitions are designed to be accessible to all. Braille information and exhibition interpretation is provided.
The museum galleries are supervised by staff trained in interpreting the collections and displays.
Hearing ImpairedAll exhibits in the galleries are clearly labelled and the audio visual nature of the exhibits does allow for signed interpretation.
Dogs
Assistance dogs for both visually and hearing impaired visitors are welcome and are allowed in the buildings. No other animals are allowed.
Drinking water for dogs is available on request in the museum restaurant.
All dog owners are offered pooper-scoopers when entering the museum and we appreciate your co-operation in keeping the museum clean and safe.
Learning DifficultiesThe guidebook, which includes a site plan, presents the collection in a clear and concise manner with several pictures and diagrams.
FacilitiesAccessible toilets are available on the ground floor adjacent to the restaurant and also on the first floor. See plan.
Baby changing facilities are available on the ground floor. We also have a holding area for pushchairs.
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