Skiing in the UK this summer
Skiing in the UK doesn’t stop when the snow melts. Just because the end of the season spells melting snow and sandals, it doesn’t mean your ski legs need to go dormant until next winter. Across the UK, artificial ski slopes and indoor snow centres are firing up a stacked summer schedule to keep you sliding, carving and sending it ‘til winter’s back. If you’re wondering where to go skiing in the UK this summer, we’ve got you covered.
SKIING IN THE UK: KEEP YOUR SKI LEGS THIS SUMMER
Skiing in the UK doesn’t stop when the snow melts. Just because the end of the season spells melting snow and sandals, it doesn’t mean your ski legs need to go dormant until next winter. Across the UK, artificial ski slopes and indoor snow centres are firing up a stacked summer schedule to keep you sliding, carving and sending it ‘til winter’s back. If you’re wondering where to go skiing in the UK this summer, we’ve got you covered.
WHAT’S ON?
Here are some of the top skill sessions on offer around the UK this summer at popular ski slopes in the UK…
1. ABERDEEN SNOWSPORTS CLUB
Take your skills to the next level and join in with weekly expert-led evening sessions. Aimed at all levels (apart from total beginners), sessions last two hours, and cost £68, plus club membership for a four-week block.
aberdeensnowsportsclub.co.uk
2. MIDLOTHIAN SNOWSPORTS CENTRE
The second longest dry slope in Europe – at 980m – offers open coaching to adults who are at plough parallel level and above. Two-hour sessions run during school term time on Monday and Friday mornings for just £16 a go, and aim to help you develop more fluidity and tackle steeper terrain.
ski.midlothian.gov.uk
3. TAMWORTH SNOWDOME
The Summer Slopestyle Series open jam sessions return with a full park setup over three evenings (you’ll have missed the one on 3 May, but can still catch the 7 June and 5 July events), with rails, kickers and creative park features to test your skills. Open to all ages, sessions run from 7-10pm and cost £47 for adults and £36 for under 15s.
snowdome.co.uk
4. SNOZONE MILTON KEYNES & YORKSHIRE
Become a member at one of the two UK Snozones and enjoy 50% off lift passes and group lessons, plus get a free one-hour lift pass for anytime on Tuesdays. Three-hour group lessons are available for all levels and cost £50 before the discount, plus there are adult-only moguls sessions and ladies’ development sessions to try for those who want to take existing skills to the next level.
snozoneuk.com
5. CHILL FACTORE, MANCHESTER & THE SNOW CENTRE, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD
Get your mogul skiing up to scratch this summer at either of these snowdomes, with several days of mogul mayhem happening on selected dates throughout May, June and July. Simply purchase a lift pass and head out to the slope; prices start from £35. If you’re keen to sharpen your park or on-piste skills ahead of next season, six-pack lesson deals are available to purchase until 30 June (from £229), and Full Park Fridays are back at both slopes over six dates across the summer and autumn. Think huge park setup for a full evening from 4pm with live music, competitions, and a chill out zone (from £40).
thesnowcentre.com, chillfactore.com
MORE SPOTS TO CHECK OUT…
6. CHATHAM SNOWSPORTS CENTRE
For just £22 you can hit the slopes for a 90-minute session to practice and perfect your skills. Private and group lessons are also available, or get the whole family involved for a private family lesson. A one-hour session with a private instructor for a family of four costs £150 – a great way to get active together this summer.
jnlchatham.co.uk
7. THE HILL ROSSENDALE
Hit the slopes every Wednesday between 7 and 9pm for open ski coaching sessions designed to help improve your skiing with handy hints and tips. These drop-in sessions cost £15 or are free with club membership (from £395 annually). Plus, check out ladies-only sessions on Friday mornings.
thehilluk.com
8. ACKERS ADVENTURE, BIRMINGHAM
Join the drop-in Wednesday Morning Club sessions for 2-3 hours of informal coaching with like-minded skiers. Costs £22.50 and includes a hot drink.
ackers-adventure.co.uk
9. NORFOLK SNOWSPORTS CLUB
Got the need for speed? Join an adrenaline-pumping 90-minute Wannabe Racer session and learn how to take on the gates. £18 per session for age 16+, requires membership and ability sign-off before booking.
norfolksnowsports.com
10. SNOWTRAX ALPINE ACTIVITY CENTRE, DORSET
Improve your freestyle skills in a fun and informal setting at Friday Freestyle from 7-10pm. Sessions cost £21 and can be booked online. And don’t miss the annual Pond Skim party on 12 July!
snowtrax.eu
11. LLANDUDNO SNOWSPORTS CENTRE
The North Wales Snowsports Club runs a selection of improver sessions, race training and freestyle sessions throughout the year at Llandudno Snowsports Centre for all ages. Sessions start from £20 or at a reduced rate for members (membership costs just £20).
northwalessnowsports.co.uk
12. PONTYPOOL SKI CENTRE
Torfaen Ski Club is a friendly, family-orientated ski group for all ages and levels who meet on a Wednesday evening at Pontypool to enjoy skiing and improve technique, with an instructor on hand for tips. Membership costs just £20 and there’s 50% off for all subsequent family members.
torfaenskiclub.weebly.com
FIND YOUR LOCAL CLUB
Whether you’re keen to get some air-time, craving a slalom fix, or just want to stay ski-fit, there are a myriad of places to go skiing in the UK that welcome new visitors, whatever your level or interests.
One of the best ways to stay involved in snowsports year-round is to join your local ski club. With events, competitions, social skiing and skills sessions, there’s plenty going on to prevent your ski boots gathering dust over the summer months and beyond.
Snowsport England, Scotland, and Wales all have club finders on their websites, so you can find the centre that’s nearest to you and get started.
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