Bath ice rink will be back, and better than before, promise organisers
The organisers of the first temporary ice rink in Bath for eight years have pledged that they will return next winter.
The Bath on Ice rink at Royal Victoria Park has just completed its first Christmas and New Year season.
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The Bath on Ice rink at Royal Victoria Park which organisers have pledged to bring back
Organisers using the tennis courts at the park say it proved to be a huge success and a highly popular winter attraction, despite a rainy start.
They won planning permission last year for two winters at the spot, and say they will be back again later this year with bigger and better facilities.
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Director Simon Smith said: "It has been a huge challenge to provide a real ice rink in Bath and we have worked very hard to ensure that it operated well in its first year.
"However there are lessons to be learnt and with all the positive feedback we have received we shall endeavour to develop the facilities we provide. I am looking forward to planning ahead this year in order to provide a better attraction next Christmas."
People of all ages took to the ice, from toddlers to grandparents. Organisers said a number of seasoned and experienced skaters also used the ice throughout the six weeks of its operation.
The attraction attracted national publicity via the marketing body Visit England.
Mr Smith has already set dates for next winter.
It will reopen on November 22 and run until January 5, with more details at www.bathonice.com.
The tennis centre had originally wanted to get permission for five years.
There had been objections because of fears of noise disturbance from music from the site, parking issues and increased traffic.
The last time there had been a temporary rink in the city was in 2004, when one operated in Queen Square. Plans for attractions at the Holburne Museum and North Parade Road fell by the wayside in the intervening years.
5 Comments
by ludwigvan
Friday, January 25 2013, 1:59PM
“I don't see anything particularly "nasty" about the comments but agree that the timing is a little off. I am glad that the ice rink was a success and that is great for people who enjoy sliding around on it. But with so many having falls and car accidents it could be considered a little insensitive and I see no reason why it couldn't have waited until the thaw.”
by joejohn
Friday, January 25 2013, 10:39AM
“Usual nasty comments from nasty people, I watched young and older people enjoying themselves
it all looked such fun but at my age of 80 I would have spent more time on the floor than skating
Get a life you moaning minnies”
by tomsjan
Friday, January 25 2013, 10:15AM
“Never mind THE Bath Ice Rink....... Bath IS an ice rink! I agree the timing could have been better for this one!”
by bath1946
Friday, January 25 2013, 9:56AM
“I am extremely pleased that the organisers are repeating this attraction next year and could they consider closing it later in January since it really brightens a dull month.”
by rottidog
Friday, January 25 2013, 8:45AM
“I think given that everyone is sliding around in dreadful conditions right now the timing of this particular "newsworthy" story could have waited!!”