The star attraction will be a covered real ice rink, where you will be able to glide (or slip and slide!) whatever the weather.
Other attractions include a Ferris wheel, fire pits for roasting marshmallows and fairground rides.
If you’re looking for tasty treats, there will be plenty of choice on offer including:
- German sausages, burgers, loaded fries
- Waffles, crepes, doughnuts
- Christmas carvery
- Specialist coffees, and deluxe hot chocolates
- Traditional sweets and confectionery
Take a seat at the outside seating area or head over to the bar where there will also be undercover seating.
All nestled under festoon lighting and Christmas decorations, Newport Winter Wonderland promises to get you in the festive spirit.
Councillor Emma Corten, cabinet member for culture and communications, said: “There really is something for everyone this festive season in Newport and we’re so excited that Newport Winter Wonderland promises to be one of our must-do activities – make sure you book your ice-skating slot early!”
Newport Winter Wonderland will be open from Thursday 21 November 2024 until Sunday 5 January 2025. General opening times will be 3pm to 10pm on weekdays, 11am to 10pm on weekends and during school holidays – please check the website for specific dates and times, particularly on Bank Holidays.
Entry to the wonderland, located just off Kingsway at the site of the old Newport Centre, will be free. Rides, activities and ice skating will be subject to a charge and skating can be pre-booked.
Find out more and book your ice-skating slot at www.newportwinterwonderland.co.uk
Newport Winter Wonderland is being brought to the city centre by Holmes Funfairs in partnership with Newport City Council and Friars Walk, and is supported by UK Government funding.
Festive Newport
Newport Winter Wonderland is just one of the amazing Festive Newport events and activities taking place across the city.
Partners including the council, Newport Now BID (Business Improvement District), Friars Walk, Newport Live, Kingsway Centre and Newport Market are as busy as elves getting ready to make it a glittering season.
A sparkling package includes:
- Free parking every Saturday in council-owned city centre car parks from 16 November to 31 December.
- Countdown to Christmas event with the light switch-on, music, special guests, fairground rides and a fantastic firework display.
- Santa’s workshop events, bauble photo opportunities and festive food stalls in Friars Walk
- Christmas market stalls in the city centre (High Street)
- Festive shows including the panto Dick Whittington in The Riverfront and a series of events in Newport Market including the City of Newport Male Choir
- Santa’s grotto, Christmas jumper competitions and Christmas market stalls in the Kingsway Centre
