Where to Snowboard in the South West
Torquay Alpine Ski Club
| Address: | Barton Hall, Kingskerswell Road, Devon, TQ2 8JY |
| Telephone: | 01803 313350 |
| E-mail: | info@skitorquay.co.uk |
| Web: | http://www.skitorquay.com/index.php |
| About: | Britain's first outdoor artificial ski slope opened in 1963. All sessions are open to MEMBERS for open practice. Instruction is available on Tuesday & Wednesday at 7.30pm and Saturday & Sunday at 2pm & 4pm. Snowboarding Instruction is on Sundays at 6.00pm |
| Slopes: | Main Slopes x2 110m |
| Type: | Outdoor - Artificial Mat - Perma-Snow |
| Opening Times: | Open all year
Mon 20:30 - 22:00
Tue 19:30 - 21:00
Thu 19:30 - 21:00 |
| Guide Price | Price Guide - £15 Annual Membership - £8 - open practice session
For full details: Torquay Alpine Ski Club Prices |
| Facilities: | Floodlights: Yes
Disabled Facilities: No
Lift Details 1x button lift
Clubhouse (Cold Drinks & Confectionary) |
| Getting there: | Directions to Torquay Alpine Ski Club |
Plymouth Ski and Snowboard Centre
| Address: | Alpine Park, Marsh Mills, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8LQ |
| Telephone: | 01752 600220 |
| E-mail: | jnlplymouth@nikegroup.co.uk |
| Web: | http://www.jnlplymouth.co.uk |
| About: | Situated above the Plym valley near the A38, Plymouth Ski and Snowboard Centre is easy to get to from places in Devon, Cornwall and Somerset. The centre is open throughout the year and offers skiers and snowboarders of all levels the facilities to practice and learn new skills. With two slopes to choose from including the longest artificial slope in the South West, Plymouth Ski and Snowboard Centre is the perfect place to practice and learn new skills.On site we have an exhilarating 650 meter toboggan run and exciting Sno-tube rides. |
| Slopes: | Main Slope 160m
Intermediate 50m
Beginners Slope 15m |
| Type: | Outdoor - Artificial Mat - Perma-Snow |
| Opening Times: | Open all year
Mon-Fri 10:30 - 09:30
Sat-Sun 10:30 - 18:30 |
| Guide Price | Price guide - £11-£15 1.5 Hours - For full details: http://jnlplymouth.co.uk/times/full-price-list/ |
| Facilities: | Floodlights: Yes
Disabled Facilities: No
Lift Details 1x button lift
Restaurant
Shop
Toboggan run |
| Getting there: | Directions to Plymouth Ski & Snowboard Centre |
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Dorset Snowsport Centre
| Address: | Warmwell Holiday Park, Crossways, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8JE |
| Telephone: | 01305 851 081 |
| E-mail: | enquiries@dorsetsnowsportcentre.co.uk |
| Web: | http://www.dorsetsnowsportcentre.co.uk/index.htm |
| About: | Set in acres of woodland at Warmwell Holiday Park, it boasts one of the UK's top ski and snowboard slopes, which can be easily reached from the South of England.
The slope is 110m and includes a 'Big Kicker', tabletop jumps, rainbow & straight rails and quarter pipe. |
| Slopes: | Main Slopes 110m, Nursery Slope |
| Type: | Outdoor - Artificial Mat - Snoflex |
| Opening Times: | Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday: 10.00am till 8.00pm
Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday: 10.00am till 10.00pm |
| Guide Price | 1 hour recreational ski/ snowboard, Standard £15 - Residents £10
All prices include equipment. For full details: Dorset Snowsports Centre Prices |
| Facilities: | Floodlights: Yes
Disabled Facilities: No
Lift Details 1x tow lift
Café on site |
| Getting there: | Directions to Dorset Snowsports Centre |
SnowTrax Outdoor Activity Centre
| Address: | Matchams Lane, Hurn, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 6AW |
| Telephone: | 01202 499155 |
| E-mail: | info@snowtrax.eu |
| Web: | http://www.snowtrax.eu/default.asp |
| About: | Not only is it the widest in the land and usable throughout the summer months because of its unique mist-lubricated surface, it also boasts one of the prettiest settings. Overlooking its own miniature lake and island, the view beyond disappears into a vista of pine trees as far as the eye can see. Everyone is welcome at Snowtrax, from those wishing to improve their skiing skills or the outright novice looking for skiing lessons, to ordinary members of the public just wanting to soak in the scenery. Or why not try ski-bobbing or ringoing! Great fun and no experience necessary. So, explore the site and see just how much we have to offer. |
| Slopes: | Main Slops 110m, 2x Nursery Slope |
| Type: | Outdoor - Artificial Mat - Dendix |
| Opening Times: | Opening Times 10.00am - 10.00pm (The main ski slope is closed for race training every Wednesday from 6.30-8.30pm) |
| Guide Price | 1 hour session weekends/ evenings adult £13.40 - For full details: Snowtrax Outdoor Activity Centre Prices |
| Facilities: | Floodlights: Yes
Disabled Facilities: No
Lift Details 2x tow lift
Bar/ restaurant, Shop, Equipment hire |
| Getting there: | Directions to Snowtrax Activity Centre |
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Avon Ski & Action Centre
| Address: | Lyncombe Drive, Churchill, North Somerset. BS25 5PQ |
| Telephone: | 01934 852 335 |
| E-mail: | mail@avonski.co.uk |
| Web: | http://www.avonski.co.uk |
| About: | Rain or shine, summer or winter the action never stops at the Avon Ski & Action Centre. In a scenic woodland setting on the edge of the glorious Mendip hills, the centre is reminiscent of a genuine alpine resort with magnificent views and a range of activities to suit everyone.
Learn to conquer the slopes under the care of our qualified, snowboarders are promised exhilaration and fun on the snowboarders are promised exhilaration and fun on the challenging 165 metre dry slope.
If you want to burn some energy (and calories) away from the slope, you could participate in a wide range of other activities. Choose from mountain boarding, archery, rifle shooting, power kiting, 4x4 driving, quad biking*, rock climbing, abseiling and many more exciting outdoor pursuits.
After all this, what could be better than relaxing in Café Boots Bar, sipping your favourite tipple while savouring the spectacular panorama overlooking the Bristol channel |
| Slopes: | Main Slope 165m
1 mogul run
3 nursery slopes |
| Type: | Outdoor - Artificial Mat - Dendix |
| Opening Times: | Mon - Fri 09:00 - 22:00
Sat - Sun 09:00 - 20:00 |
| Guide Price | 1hr £14.25 - £20.25 All day
For full details: Avon Ski and Action Centre Prices |
| Facilities: | Floodlights: Yes
Disabled Facilities: No
Lift Details 2x tow lifts
Cafe Bar
On-Site Hotel
Activity Centre
Coaching |
| Getting there: | Directions to Avon Ski & Action Centre |
Gloucester Ski & Snowboard Centre
| Address: | Matson Lane,
Robinswood Hill,
Gloucester,
Gloucestershire,
GL4 6EA |
| Telephone: | 01452 874842 |
| E-mail: | NOT SUPPLIED |
| Web: | www.gloucesterski.com |
| About: | Gloucester Ski & Snowboard Centre offer a variety of ski and snowboard lessons to suit your needs, you will receive tuition from some of the most highly qualified instructors in the UK. Please note that all lessons need to be booked in advance and that lesson times may vary. |
| Slopes: | Main Slopes 230m & 150m
Nursery Slope 40m
Snowflex fun park,
Moguls and 3 1/4 pipes |
| Type: | Outdoor - Artificial Mat - Dendix |
| Opening Times: | Monday 10am - 10pm
Tuesday 10am - 10pm
Wednesday 10am - 10pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 10pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm |
| Guide Price | Recreational Skiing Peak 1 hour Adult £14
For full details: Gloucester Ski & Snowboard Centre pricelist |
| Facilities: | Floodlights: Yes
Disabled Facilities: Yes
Lift Details 2x tow lifts
Bar.
Healthclub.
Golf course.
Shop.
Coaching. |
| Getting there: | Directions to Gloucester Ski & Snowboard Centre |
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