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Aim to arrive 45 minutes to an hour before the start time of your lesson to allow ample time for preparation. Upon arrival, please have your booking reference available (you can find this on your booking confirmation email). You can collect your tickets from the Guest Services desk or the self-service ticket machines situated near reception. If your booking confirmation has a QR code, you can scan it at the self-service machines to check in.
Our facilities include changing cubicles, accessible changing facilities, and lockers available to store your belongings, which accept a £1 coin or a locker token. These are returnable.
Yes! We differ from a Dry Ski Slope as we have a number of snow cannons that are used to make the snow overnight. Our technical team make sure that the air temperature on the slope is always below zero to keep the snow in the best possible condition for your sessions. Find out more about how we make snow and the weather forecast here.
See the difference between indoor ski slopes and dry ski slopes here.
The Snow Centre Manchester boasts the UK's longest real-snow indoor slope. The 180-metre-long Main Slope has varying slope gradients as you descend. There is also a wide beginner's slope measuring 40m in length, perfect for those learning snowsport basics.
On average, during the day the temperature is -6°C; overnight, this can drop slightly, so we can ensure the quality of snow required for skiing and snowboarding.
Safety of all our guests is always at the top of the agenda, and for that reason we insist on a beginner taking lessons before heading onto our Main Slope. For your own safety and for the safety of other slope users, guests purchasing a Lift Pass for the Main Slope must be able to meet our minimum standard of being able to:
- Control speed and direction
- Perform controlled linked turns
- Stop when required
- Use the button lift unassisted
If you're not already at this level, you'll need some tuition, but don't worry, a few Group Lessons or Private Lessons with one of our instructors and we'll get you skiing or snowboarding in no time.
Or why not come along for a fun snow session, with no experience necessary, why not try a Ringo Slide Session - great fun for the whole family, from 4 years and upwards.
There is no entry fee to enter the building. You can watch friends and family from the warmth of The Lodge Bar and Kitchen. All Lesson prices include your slope pass.