FAQs

Yes, private ski lessons are the perfect way to introduce your child to the world of skiing. Beginners will thrive in the personalised environment of a one-on-one private lesson with one of our talented instructors. Whilst group lessons are beneficial for learning as a group of children at similar levels, a private lesson offers unmatched personalisation to suit their needs.

If your child has any specific learning needs, please inform the instructor at the start of the lesson so they can make any necessary adjustments. For any significant needs your child may have, we recommend contacting Disability Snowsports UK initially, as they offer subsidised lessons to help your child get started before participating in The Snow Centre's group lessons ensuring they get the most out of their lessons.

Absolutely, there is no better time to learn to ski than as a child. This period of their life is when they are at their most perceptive, able to pick up skills and techniques at a faster rate, and skiing at The Snow Centre enables them to enjoy a fun activity in the snow. We focus on short, fun sessions at this age because young children haven’t developed enough, physically, to cope with longer lessons, and the fun element helps them to learn and absorb the information.

All our instructors have undertaken a DBS check and completed a child protection module, as well as all the relevant instructor licence requirements.

If your child has any specific learning needs, please inform the instructor at the start of the lesson so they can make any necessary adjustments. For any significant needs your child may have, we recommend contacting Disability Snowsports UK initially, as they offer subsidised lessons to help your child get started before participating in The Snow Centre's group lessons.

Yes! The beauty of our indoor ski centres is that we make snow sports accessible to everyone. Snowboarding down our Main Slope is a thrill that can only be done justice in person, so whether you’ve never seen a snowboard before, have learnt the basics, or are already used to the mountain slopes, you can always learn new skills here at The Snow Centre.

Yes, we provide free Wi-Fi throughout The Snow Centre. Guests can connect in The Lodge Bar & Kitchen, reception area, changing village, and on the slope at no extra cost.

We wouldn’t recommend it. If you want to get the most out of your skiing, then it’s important to have a few lessons to help you pick up the basics before heading to the mountains. This makes it more fun but also makes skiing safer for them and others on the slope.

To ensure a safe skiing experience at The Snow Centre, we set certain slope policies before anyone can use our Main Slope. All recreational users must meet the following minimum standards:

• Be able to control and link turns.
• Be able to control speed and direction.
• Be able to stop safely.
• Be comfortable with variable piste conditions.
• Be competent in using a drag lift

The beginner slope is reserved for instructor-led lessons only and is not open to the general public for use outside of an official lesson. This is to ensure the safety of our guests and team while learning.

No, we don’t make snow while the slope is open to guests, so your children will be fine to ski down the Main Slope without needing to wear ski goggles. Other safety equipment, such as helmets, is required and will be included in your lesson fee; alternatively, you can bring your own equipment.

No, kids do not need to know how to snowboard to join a beginner snowboard camp at The Snow Centre Manchester. Each of the camps is broken up into different classes, with the Beginner group catering to the early stages of our kids' snowboard lessons and the Green class designed for boarders at a Stage 2 standard. Blue class is intended for those at Stage 3 or 4, and the Red class is for juniors capable of riding from the top of the Main Slope. 

With our expert instructors, you can learn to ski more advanced techniques, applying all that you have learnt in your beginner ski lessons and intermediate ski lessons and adding in some new skills. Check out our blog for more advanced skiing tips and tricks.

To get the most out of your ski coaching, you’ll want equipment that can handle the demands of advanced skiing. This means skis with a camber profile and high-performance boots that provide a good fit and support.

Warm clothing is essential for your Ski lessons, especially in cold conditions. Wrapping up warm will allow you to enjoy your lesson fully. Wear warm, waterproof clothing and warm socks. All of which can be hired or purchased if you don’t have your own. The rest of your equipment, your Ski's, boots and helmet, all of which are compulsory, are included in your lesson fee. Gloves are compulsory and can be purchased either online when booking, or at the centre, or bring your own.

We wouldn’t recommend it. If you want to get the most out of your skiing, then it’s important to have a few lessons to help you pick up the basics before heading to the mountains. This makes it more fun but also makes skiing safer for them and others on the slope.

To ensure a safe skiing experience at The Snow Centre, we set certain slope policies before anyone can use our Main Slope. All recreational users must meet the following minimum standards:

• Be able to control and link turns.
• Be able to control speed and direction.
• Be able to stop safely.
• Be comfortable with variable piste conditions.
• Be competent in using a drag lift

The beginner slope is reserved for instructor-led lessons only and is not open to the general public for use outside of an official lesson. This is to ensure the safety of our guests and team while learning.

No, we don’t make snow while the slope is open to guests, so your children will be fine to ski down the Main Slope without needing to wear ski goggles. Other safety equipment, such as helmets, is required and will be included in your lesson fee; alternatively, you can bring your own equipment.

No, kids do not need to know how to snowboard to join a beginner snowboard camp at The Snow Centre Manchester. Each of the camps is broken up into different classes, with the Beginner group catering to the early stages of our kids' snowboard lessons and the Green class designed for boarders at a Stage 2 standard. Blue class is intended for those at Stage 3 or 4, and the Red class is for juniors capable of riding from the top of the Main Slope. 

With our expert instructors, you can learn to ski more advanced techniques, applying all that you have learnt in your beginner ski lessons and intermediate ski lessons and adding in some new skills. Check out our blog for more advanced skiing tips and tricks.

Simply select the lesson that you and up to 5 additional guests want – Beginner Slope or Main Slope – at a date and time to suit you all. Once you have selected these, you will be asked if you would like to add additional guests, and you can enter how many you would like.

How quickly you pick up snowboarding will vary person to person, with some being more naturally inclined to master the techniques quickly, whilst others may take longer to find their feet on the snow. Our instructors are great at tailoring each snowboard lesson to your needs, so if you're struggling with a particular skill, they can help you. 

Absolutely, there is no better time to learn to ski than as a child. This period of their life is when they are at their most perceptive, able to pick up skills and techniques at a faster rate, and skiing at The Snow Centre enables them to enjoy a fun activity in the snow. We focus on short, fun sessions at this age because young children haven’t developed enough, physically, to cope with longer lessons, and the fun element helps them to learn and absorb the information.

All our instructors have undertaken a DBS check and completed a child protection module, as well as all the relevant instructor licence requirements.

If your child has any specific learning needs, please inform the instructor at the start of the lesson so they can make any necessary adjustments. For any significant needs your child may have, we recommend contacting Disability Snowsports UK initially, as they offer subsidised lessons to help your child get started before participating in The Snow Centre's group lessons.

Yes, although our adult snowboard lessons and kids snowboard lessons provide an excellent way to learn how to snowboard alongside fellow boarders all at the same level, a private lesson allows for you to learn in a one-on-one environment with our instructors able to correct any mistakes and behaviours and tailor the lessons to your needs. This focused tuition often means you will make progress more quickly than in a group setting.

Yes, private ski lessons are the perfect way to introduce your child to the world of skiing. Beginners will thrive in the personalised environment of a one-on-one private lesson with one of our talented instructors. Whilst group lessons are beneficial for learning as a group of children at similar levels, a private lesson offers unmatched personalisation to suit their needs.

If your child has any specific learning needs, please inform the instructor at the start of the lesson so they can make any necessary adjustments. For any significant needs your child may have, we recommend contacting Disability Snowsports UK initially, as they offer subsidised lessons to help your child get started before participating in The Snow Centre's group lessons ensuring they get the most out of their lessons.

Absolutely, there’s no better time to start learning to snowboard than when your little ones are young. Our expert instructors are capable of teaching your children all they need to know while ensuring they remain safe and have fun out on our slopes. Snowboarding makes the perfect hobby for building confidence and essential life skills that will benefit them throughout their life as they grow older.   

All our instructors have undertaken a DBS check and completed a child protection module, as well as all the relevant instructor licence requirements.

If your child has any specific learning needs, please inform the instructor at the start of the lesson so they can make any necessary adjustments. For any significant needs your child may have, we recommend contacting Disability Snowsports UK initially, as they offer subsidised lessons to help your child get started before participating in The Snow Centre's group lessons ensuring they get the most out of their lessons.

Yes! The beauty of our indoor ski centres is that we make snow sports accessible to everyone. Snowboarding down our Main Slope is a thrill that can only be done justice in person, so whether you’ve never seen a snowboard before, have learnt the basics, or are already used to the mountain slopes, you can always learn new skills here at The Snow Centre.