Manchester may be the wettest city in England, but this winter it is the snowiest with more than just ice rinks on offer in the capital of cool.
Ski slope in Manchester
The £31 million Chill Factor is the first indoor ski slope in the northwest of England, opening its doors in November 2007. The 250,000 sq ft snow dome offers visitors the chance to try real tobogganing on an ice luge, tubing down the snow in special tyres and a ski slope for skiers and snowboarders.
There’s no need to be a professional, with several courses on offer for novices to learn the ropes. Prices for one and a half hours on the slope range from £19 for adults. Find the Chill Factor at Junction Ten of the Manchester M60 ring road by huge shopping arcade the Trafford Centre, which has its own bus depot with services to and from the city centre.
Snow slide in Manchester
Piccadilly Gardens in the centre of Manchester has been turned into a gigantic 50-metre snow slide suitable for adults and children. Stroll through fir trees and Christmas lights after grabbing a drink and a bite in the alpine chalet or at the Christmas market in from of Manchester Town Hall nearby.
Children under 1.1 metres must be accompanied by an adult, but anyone can join in the fun on the white AstroTurf slide until January 4th, 2009. The ‘Snow Slide’ is open from Sunday to Friday from 11:00 to 21:00 and Saturday from 10:00 to 21:00, but is closed on Christmas Day. The price for a ride is £1.50. Bring the family along for some winter time fun.
Ice rink in Manchester
Manchester’s open air ice rink is back for people who want to celebrate winter holidays in a more traditional way. The skate is located at Hardman Boulevard, Spinningfields, which is off Deansgate until January 4th and is closed on Christmas Day.
The dazzling ice rink has sparking Christmas trees and contemporary decorations with plenty of places to eat and drink nearby. At busy periods it is advisable to book in advance on 0870 066 6848 or for a small fee with quaytickets.com. The ice rink is open from Sunday to Friday from 10:00 to 21:00 and Saturday at 09:30 to 21:45. A ticket for an adult aged 17 and over is £8.50 with discounts for children, disabled people and senior citizens.
Photo of Chill Factor ski slope, Greater Manchester, originally posted by Pew!Pew!Pew!Lasers!
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