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BBC News
2 days ago
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Windsor's festive Alexandra Gardens ice rink set for refusal
An ice rink's return to Windsor this winter is in doubt after concerns were proposed rink on Alexandra Gardens, off Barry Avenue, near Windsor Castle, comes with 14 other rides and festive attractions and would take up an area of about 170m (558ft) by 70m (230ft).Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead councillors are expected to turn down the application, which proposes more rides than previous years, due to direct views of Windsor Castle being spoilt and structures being too close to mature council will also decide if operator Windsor on Ice can run the site from 10:00 to 21:00 daily between November and January. The previous layout with the ice rink had 11 rides and festive attractions.A big wheel attraction is currently operating in the gardens until 2016, an ice rink and various festive attractions and rides have been granted temporary planning permission over the winter months.A council meeting will take place on Thursday. You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, X, or Instagram.
BBC News
06-06-2025
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- BBC News
Firefighters rescue riders from Windsor big wheel
Firefighters have rescued two people who became stuck on a big wheel stricken pair were on the 33.5m-high (110ft) observation wheel in Alexandra Gardens near Goswell Road, Windsor, when it broke down on Tuesday Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service said crews were sent shortly before 22:00 BST and brought the pair down after about 40 wheel, offering views of The River Thames and Windsor Castle, has gondolas for up to six passengers and takes about 10 minutes to go round. The attraction, which makes its final trip each night at 21:00, opened in the public garden in March and is expected to run until early September. You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, X, or Instagram.
