I think Princesshay Square is one of the best public spaces we have in the City Centre, but as with any public space it really is only at its best when it’s brought to life with events and activities, when there are street performers or buskers in the space and when there’s a vibrancy delivered through the presence of lots of people. We want to see as much activity as possible in the Square and it’s great to be able to support a local business in providing a skating rink – providing real fun family activity – during half term and the following week. In partnership with Princesshay we are always keen to work with community groups and organisations to utilise the fantastic public space we have at the heart of the city.
John Harvey
City Centre Manager
15 February 2011
To celebrate the start of February half term, Princesshay has agreed to host a temporary skating rink in the main square launching on Thursday 17th February until Sunday 6th March 2011. The skating rink will be open daily from 11am – 8pm (excl. Sunday’s 11am – 6pm) throughout half term (21st – 25th Feb) and on Saturdays. On all other days the rink will be open from 3pm – 8pm.
The shopping centre was recently approached by a local company in Exmouth who install skating rinks all over the UK.
Mark Briggs from Exe-Treme Fun said, “I’ve always thought that Princesshay Square would be a fantastic location for one of our rinks and we’re really excited about being on site for over two weeks and would like to thank the shopping centre for giving us the opportunity.”
The launch of this rink coincides with the arrival of Holiday on Ice, the world’s most visited ice show, which is playing at Exeter’s Westpoint arena from Friday 18th February – Sunday 27th February 2011. With its 42 strong professional cast, spectacular set and lavish costumes, Energia, looks to set to wow audiences as it arrives in Exeter for the end of its UK tour.
4 of the stars from Holiday on Ice’s Energia production will be officially opening the skating rink in Princesshay Square at 3pm on Thursday 17th February 2011.
Gia Alteri, one of the skaters from Holiday on Ice said, “We are really pleased to be able to help launch this skating rink and the timing is perfect for us as we’ve just arrived in Exeter where we’ll be performing for the next 10 days. I would encourage anyone that hasn’t skated before to take the opportunity to have a go in Princesshay while the rink is here, I’m sure lots of families will be making the most of it during half term.”
The skating rink in Princesshay will be 15m x 10m in size and uses a plastic polymer surface which is perfect for beginners.
Wayne Pearce, Princesshay Centre Director said, "We have never had a skating rink in Princesshay and the city has not had one for a few years now so we’re really excited to be able to launch this just in time for half term week. If successful and popular with shoppers and families we will look to bring it back for Christmas.”
John Harvey, Exeter City Centre Manager said, “It’s great to be able to support a local business in providing this fun family activity during half term and the following week. In partnership with Princesshay we are always keen to work with community groups and organisations to utilise the fantastic public space we have at the heart of the city.”
Ticket prices including skate hire are £4.50 per child and £5.50 per adult and a family ticket for 2 adults and 2 children costs £15.00. Tickets will be available on the day and can be purchased from the skate hire cabin on site. Each session lasts for 45 minutes.
http://www.princesshay.com/
The shopping centre was recently approached by a local company in Exmouth who install skating rinks all over the UK.
Mark Briggs from Exe-Treme Fun said, “I’ve always thought that Princesshay Square would be a fantastic location for one of our rinks and we’re really excited about being on site for over two weeks and would like to thank the shopping centre for giving us the opportunity.”
4 of the stars from Holiday on Ice’s Energia production will be officially opening the skating rink in Princesshay Square at 3pm on Thursday 17th February 2011.
Gia Alteri, one of the skaters from Holiday on Ice said, “We are really pleased to be able to help launch this skating rink and the timing is perfect for us as we’ve just arrived in Exeter where we’ll be performing for the next 10 days. I would encourage anyone that hasn’t skated before to take the opportunity to have a go in Princesshay while the rink is here, I’m sure lots of families will be making the most of it during half term.”
The skating rink in Princesshay will be 15m x 10m in size and uses a plastic polymer surface which is perfect for beginners.
Wayne Pearce, Princesshay Centre Director said, "We have never had a skating rink in Princesshay and the city has not had one for a few years now so we’re really excited to be able to launch this just in time for half term week. If successful and popular with shoppers and families we will look to bring it back for Christmas.”
John Harvey, Exeter City Centre Manager said, “It’s great to be able to support a local business in providing this fun family activity during half term and the following week. In partnership with Princesshay we are always keen to work with community groups and organisations to utilise the fantastic public space we have at the heart of the city.”
Ticket prices including skate hire are £4.50 per child and £5.50 per adult and a family ticket for 2 adults and 2 children costs £15.00. Tickets will be available on the day and can be purchased from the skate hire cabin on site. Each session lasts for 45 minutes.
http://www.princesshay.com/
http://exetercitycentre.blogspot.com/2011/02/princesshay-to-host-temporary-skating.html?showComment=1298894237490#c8702639974827143309'> 28 February 2011 at 11:57
I have always found these temporary skating rinks to be rather small and quite overcrowded. I hope this one isnt the same as there are few rinks around and its always great to spend some fun time with the family