We ALWAYS recommend you wear a helmet, in fact when going on a skiing holiday you may find you are the odd one out if you’re not wearing one. For more information about what to wear to the SnowDome please click here. Learn to ski at the ultimate snow, ice and leisure experience.

Yes, therefore it is cold so you need to wrap up warm!

The basics are a board with bindings attached and boots. You may also want to rent warm, waterproof outerwear like a jacket and pants, and safety gear like a helmet and wrist guards. Do I really need a helmet?

You need to wrap up warm on the slope – it’s minus 5 degrees out there and gloves are a must! For hygiene reasons, we do not hire out gloves or socks. You must wear both whilst on the slope and can be purchased in our shop. Please bring warm, waterproof jacket and trousers with you to change into.

Facilities. The slope is 170 metres (560 ft) long by 30 metres (98 ft) wide with an incline of around 1:7. There are also 2 serial ‘travelator’ lifts for access back to the top and two rope-tows. The Snowdome has a learner slope underneath the main slope.

How much are lockers? Lockers are 20 pence refundable. Secure lockers are also available – these are situated at reception and are free to use.

Most people dress for skiing & snowboarding in three main layers, a base layer, mid layer, and shell.

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Snozone Milton Keynes & Castelford The 170-metre-long main slope at Snozone is covered with more than 1500 tonnes of fresh snow and is served by two lifts.

Skiing Or Snowboarding For Beginners? Skiing is generally easy to learn initially but is harder to master. Snowboarding is harder to learn but reaching an advanced level is easier. Although there are exceptions to this rule, it generally holds true and you can use it to inform your snow sports choice.

The indoor ski centre was the first in the UK to use real snow. Snowdome Group, which was led by Martin Smith, Gary Baker and Coats, purchased the site from Megabowl Group.

The devastated loved ones of Louis Watkiss, who died at the SnowDome in Tamworth, West Midlands, said he had been attending a friend’s birthday party. The 12-year-old collided with another skier at the activity centre on September 24 and was pronounced dead at around 6.40pm.

The SnowDome is just 5 minutes from junction 10 of the M42 or M6 toll road. Simply follow all signs to Tamworth and pick up the brown tourist information signs to the SnowDome. What are your opening hours? The SnowDome is open 7 days a week, 364 days a year. Is there car parking?

Yes, there is a selection of bars, restaurants and viewing areas – choose from either Aspens Bar & Restaurant overlooking the main slope or the Starbucks Coffee lounge overlooking the snow fun park & ice skating area. Are children allowed in the bar? Yes, our bars are family friendly.

The SnowDome is open 7 days a week, 364 days a year. Is there car parking? There is a huge car park and car parking is £2.00 or free for drop offs up to 30 minutes. Is it real snow?

Skis, boots and snowboard hire is included in the admission price, but you will need to bring along your own clothing. We have an Ellis Brigham mountain sports shop on site which stocks ski and snowboard wear. Are there lockers and changing facilities?