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Family Days Out

When you’re looking for a fun day out for all the family, there’s nowhere quite like The Snow Centre Manchester and Hemel Hempstead. Our sites are some of the UK’s leading destinations for indoor family days out, combining exhilarating snow action with beginner-friendly experiences for year-round fun. Whether you’re looking for family days out in London or Manchester, we have something that’s perfect for you here at The Snow Centre.

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WHAT FAMILY ACTIVITIES ARE AVAILABLE AT THE SNOW CENTRE?

There’s so much on offer at The Snow Centre. If you’re seeking family day-out ideas, we have indoor snow activities for skiers and snowboarders of all ages. Any time of year, we have the real-snow conditions and expert instructors to give you and your loved ones an unforgettable experience. Ready to know what’s in store? Here are some of the activities your family can enjoy on your next trip to The Snow Centre.

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Ski Lessons

You and your family can learn how to take on real snow slopes with our ski lessons at Manchester and Hemel Hempstead. Open to skiers of all abilities, these sessions help adults and kids alike develop the basic skills of balance and steering before encouraging them to improve their skiing confidence. Led by our expert instructors, ski lessons at The Snow Centre encourage families to learn at their own pace and enjoy skiing together.

Family Snowboard Lesson

Snowboard Lessons

Boarders of every ability will love our snowboard lessons at Manchester and Hemel Hempstead. For the ultimate unique family day out, why not bring the whole family together to learn a new skill or sharpen their board skills ahead of an action-packed winter holiday? Whether you want to enjoy a private lesson together or learn alongside other families, snowboard lessons at The Snow Centre are run by our expert instructors to maximise fun.

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Snow Fun

When you want to feel a unique thrill, snow fun at The Snow Centre has you covered. In Manchester, you can enjoy everything our Snow Park has to offer, whether that’s racing down our sledging slope or hurtling down the Ice Slide at speed. In Hemel Hempstead, our Downhill Donuts experience makes for a family-fun day out for kids (and adults!) of all ages.

WHY CHOOSE THE SNOW CENTRE FOR YOUR FUN FAMILY DAY OUT?

There are several reasons families near Manchester and London choose The Snow Centre. If you’re looking for the ideal place to spend a family day out in the UK, here’s why you should join us for some snowsports action!

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Welcome to All Abilities and Ages

Every adult and child can enjoy fun on our slopes thanks to our range of lessons and activities. Tailored to every skill level and age group, our ski and snowboard lessons make for the best day out for everyone, and our Snow Park is also perfect for anyone looking for an all-thrills, no-skills activity.

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Keeping Things Safe

Our expert instructors know exactly how to keep everyone safe as they enjoy our snow slopes and activities. We put health and safety first so everyone in the family can have fun with peace of mind.

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Family Fun Whatever the Weather

Thanks to our high-tech indoor snow slope, you don’t have to wait for real snow to enjoy snowsports. Any time of year, you can enjoy skiing, snowboarding, sledging, and more!

LEARN TOGETHER AS A FAMILY

Snowsports like skiing and snowboarding are incredibly exciting, and the whole family can experience them together at The Snow Centre. With our family ski lessons at Manchester and Hemel Hempstead, you can bring everyone along to pick up a new pastime together, packed with endless snow-filled activities for everyone to enjoy. By learning directly from the experts, you ensure your next family ski holiday is a success and create memories to last a lifetime.

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SAVE MORE WITH A LESSON PACK

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to advance your skills, you can turn a family fun day out into a new hobby with a pack of three or six lessons at The Snow Centre. With a lesson pack from Manchester or Hemel Hempstead, you can work through our lesson stages or hone more advanced skills in coaching sessions. You can also try out both disciplines with the same pack.

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OUR HAPPY CUSTOMERS.

What our guests have to say about their experience at The Snow Centre.

“The venue is amazing and there's just no replacement for real snow. I hadn't managed to get on the slopes for a few years and coming back was just as fun as the first time. Caroline is a great teacher and could spot what you were doing wrong from a mile away and give you practical ways to fix it. After a short while I was feeling fully confident on the board.”

Sam L
London

We booked a beginners group ski lesson for 4 people and we had such a good time. Our ski instructor was Stuart T and from start to finish he was super helpful and encouraging. We would 100% recommend learning with him and are looking forward to going back again so that we can progress further.

Marcus K
Manchester

We loved it. Best way to keep oneself warmed up to skiing if not on mountains. Staff is helpful and encouraging. Would have taken a membership if it was not far from us.

Molina K
Manchester

FAQS.

Find all the answers to commonly asked questions about Family Days Out at The Snow Centre.

Yes, you can complete your family day out with a visit to The Lodge Bar & Kitchen at our Manchester and Hemel Hempstead sites. Here, you can enjoy tasty burgers, Alpine-inspired sweet treats, and light bites after a day of excitement.

Yes, we provide all the necessary equipment for your family day out at The Snow Centre. We require guests to bring their own gloves and strongly recommend warm clothing. Certain clothing items can be purchased on-site.

No, family members who want to come and watch can comfortably do so on our viewing platform or from The Lodge.

Yes. The beauty of family days out at The Snow Centre is that we make skiing, snowboarding, and snow fun accessible to everyone. Skiing or snowboarding down our Main Slope is a thrill that can only be done justice in person, so whether you’ve never tried snow sports before, know the basics, or are already used to the mountain slopes, you can always learn new skills here at The Snow Centre.

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AT THE SNOW CENTRE.

Whether you’re looking for an adult skiing lesson or looking to give the family a fun day out, our team can handle any and all lessons. If you have any questions about booking an event or any of our services, please contact us, and a member of our team will be happy to help.

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