Not only is it a great day out for everyone, dry ski slopes and indoor snow centres can be the perfect warm up for a season out on the slopes. We’ve handpicked our favourite centres from Glasgow to Plymouth and everywhere in between!
SnozoneBoth centres feature real snow slopes and they update their freestyle terrain weekly. Alongside lessons for all abilities both centres also offer ice sliding and sledging! Who doesn’t love sledging?
Where are they?
Milton Keynes in Buckinghamshire and Castleford in West Yorkshire.
More info snozoneuk.com
Chill FactoreWhere to start…At 180m, this is the UK’s longest indoor real snow slope. Here you can get ski and snowboard lessons, but also mogul, ski cross and boardercross sessions. That’s not something you find at every centre!
Where is it?
Manchester
More info chillfactore.com
Cardiff Ski and Snowboard CentreOriginally built in 1969 this was one of the first dry ski slopes in the UK. Back in 1969 it maxed out at 90m, but has now been extended to 100m in length. There’s plenty to play with if you’re a freestyle skier, we’re talking boxes, kicers, quarter pipes, whale tails and more!
Where is it?
Cardiff, 10 minutes from the city centre
More info skicardiff.co.uk
The Snow CentreThe Snow Centre has a 160m real snow slope including boxes, rails and kickers for freestylers. Both ski and snowboarding slopes are over 30m wide and maintained with the perfect snow surface – perfect for all your indoor skiing and snowboarding needs!
Where is it?
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
More info thesnowcentre.com
SnowdomeOffering up a 170m main slope alongside two learner slopes, ice rink, swimming pool and a gym, this centre has everything! On the main slope you’ll find cool freestyle features such as rails, kickers and boxes to play with. Looking for something for the young ones? Head over to their tubing and tobogganing area.
Where is it?
Tamworth, Staffordshire
More info snowdome.co.uk
Snow FactorScotland’s only real snow indoor slope hits 168m in length. Fancy something a little different? Why not give ice wall climbing a go? Or simply head over to their ice bar or beer hall for something to drink.
Where is it?
Braehead, Glasgow
More info snowfactor.com
Suffolk Ski CentrePart of the Suffolk Leisure Park the slope here is 180m long and includes a toboggan run. Lenses are available for all abilities.
Where is it?
Ipswich, Suffolk
More info suffolkskicentre.co.uk
Tallington Lakes Ski SlopeOne local to us here, with a 130-meter dry slope along with a smaller nursery slope also perfect for tobogganing.
Where is it?
Tallington, Stamford
More info www.tallington.com/land-activities/dry-ski-slope/
Plymouth Ski Slope and Snowboard CentreHosting the longest artificial slope in the South West. Private or group lessons for all abilities available. Here they use PERMA-SNOW on their two slopes. It is quite different to the diamond matting that dry slope skiing is known for, as it does not have any holes in the mats.
Where is it?
Plymouth, Devon
More info jnlplymouth.co.uk
Whatever your taste, wherever you’re located, there’s something out there for you. Just get out there and hit the slopes. Whether it’s your first time, or you’re a pro, there is nothing more exciting then being on the slopes.
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