Cardiff Winter Wonderland will begin its 11th season in the capital on Thursday 17 November and helping to launch a brand new exciting ride at the festive favourite will be Welsh footballer Gareth Bale.
Executive Member for Sport, Culture and Leisure, Cllr Nigel Howells will also ride the launch flight.
The BT Infinity Star Ride is a new and thrilling addition to Cardiff Winter Wonderland. The 60m high spinning chair ride, is the only one of its kind in the UK and gives visitors spectacular panoramic views of Cardiff.
Cardiff born, Tottenham Hotspur winger Gareth Bale will officially open the new BT Infinity Star Ride on November 17 from 5pm
Winter Wonderland returns once again with The Admiral Open Air Ice Rink set against the magnificent backdrop of City Hall and offers more than 50 days of seasonal cheer.
The event will runs from November 17 to January 2, and tickets for Cardiff’s number one Christmas attraction are now on sale and can be purchased from Ticketline UK on 029 20 230 130.
Along with the new BT Infinity Star Ride, BT have also sponsored the new look BT Infinity Ice Café Bar providing a warm welcome and free Wi-Fi for all visitors who visit the attraction.
Executive Member for Sport, Culture and Leisure, Cllr Nigel Howells said: “I always know Christmas is around the corner when we launch Cardiff’s Winter Wonderland. It continues to be a festive favourite in the city and I am delighted this year that we have new sponsors and new attractions to keep the family entertained.
“Having Gareth Bale attend the opening of this year’s Winter Wonderland and launching the new BT Infinity Star Ride is a great coup and I know football fans young and old will be looking forward to seeing their football hero.”
Ceri Assiratti, Admiral People Services Manager said, “We’re delighted to be sponsoring the Admiral Open Air Ice Rink again this year and as always our employees will benefit from the partnership. I’m positive they will be heading down in droves to the Winter Wonderland to enjoy some festive fun with their families, and they are particularly excited to be among the first skaters to test the ice when it opens this week. “
Ann Beynon, BT director for Wales added: “Just like the Star Ride, BT Infinity, our fastest ever broadband, is right here, right now providing an internet experience like you’ve never seen it before. As online services advance and evolve, BT’s fibre-based broadband will open up new possibilities and guarantee affordable speeds you previously thought out of reach.”
