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Swadlincote Snowsports Centre

Swadlincote, United Kingdom•4.3(477)

Learn to ski and snowboard on real snow slopes, plus enjoy tubing, tobogganing, and drop slides for all ages and abilities.

Swadlincote Snowsports Centre offers year-round indoor and outdoor snow activities for families, beginners, and experienced winter sports enthusiasts. Visitors can take lessons in skiing and snowboarding with qualified instructors, available for tots, juniors, and adults at all levels, from open practice sessions to day courses and private instruction. Beyond lessons, the centre features exciting non-instruction activities including tubing, tobogganing, and a drop slide, making it ideal for families seeking fun without formal training. The venue hosts birthday parties, school groups, holiday camps, and corporate events, with dedicated party packages and group programs. The Alpine Bar & Kitchen on-site provides refreshments and dining options for visitors, while the facility is pushchair-friendly and welcomes families with young children from age 4 upwards. Gift vouchers are available for special occasions, and the centre regularly hosts special events and activities throughout the year.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE

Opening Hours

Monday: 10:00 – 18:00
Tuesday: 10:00 – 18:00
Wednesday: 10:00 – 18:00
Thursday: 10:00 – 22:00
Friday: 10:00 – 20:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 18:00
Sunday: 10:00 – 18:00

Venue Details

Venue Type

Indoor & Outdoor

Typical visit duration

All day

Booking

Walk-in

Recommended ages

4 years+

What this place offers

ToiletsToilets
Public transportPublic transport nearby
Accessible toilets
Free WiFi
Baby changingBaby changing facilities
Food available
On-site parking
🐕Dog-friendly
Parking nearby
Pushchair friendlyPushchair friendly

☕ Food & Drink

Alpine Bar & Kitchen

On-site bar and kitchen serving food and beverages to visitors

Hours: Main menu served 11:00 - 14:30

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Google Reviews

4.3(477 reviews)
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Dav H

Dav H

a month ago

What a fantastic place. Ski instructor Chris was superb, within 1 hour he had everyone in the group skiing. All staff very friendly and helpful ,especially Daisy on reception.The tubing and toboggan are great fun. Highly recommend 👍

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CG Young

CG Young

2 months ago

A good to enjoy different kinds of ski in summer. I tried Tubing and Toboggan. Since it was a hot day when I visited, I prefer Toboggan to Tubing. Main reason is: playing toboggan, I sit on a kart, and a cable on the track will drag me uphill and then slide down; with Tubing, after every slide, I have to drag my tube upslope, which is enjoyable when it is 30+°C😅 A credit should be given to the cafe there, they prepare serve-yourselves sqash in it to encourage intake of water, seem they want to help the kids aware off heatstroke👍🏽

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Janine Parkinson

Janine Parkinson

2 months ago

Found this dry slope by accident, been spending a small fortune at a real snow indoor slope for years! Great price for lessons and open practice and you get loads of time on the slope too. Staff were lovely. Booked my 10 yr old for a group lesson and she ended up having a private lesson for the same price ! Teacher was amazing with her. I love skiing but I was starting to feel priced out of it, this place has allowed us all to keep it up! Food was nice too! Thank you

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Stephen Paxton

Stephen Paxton

3 months ago

Really great for my 4 and 6 year old daughters. I’ll compare to Tamworth snow dome as it’s a useful comparison. A few weeks prior they did the kinder intro group lesson at the snow dome (their first ever ski experience). Staff and facilities were really good there but the kids only really had 3 short runs down less than half the toddler slope in the group lesson and left cold, wet, sulky and unenthusiastic about skiing. Swadlincote offers private lessons for less than the price of group lessons at Tamworth so I went for this. The private lessons of course meant that they got loads of turns going up and down the slope. My 6 year old finished the lesson able to independently ride a drag lift and confidently zoom from the top of the (large) nursery slope, whilst my 4 year old could ski half of the slope independently. They both loved it and also enjoyed the toboggan run that we rode on afterwards. For me, the dry ski slope offered 2 advantages over real snow. Firstly it’s not cold (which was the source of some crying at Tamworth); secondly it’s a bit slower than snow which really helped my kids as they could keep their balance better than they did on snow which really built their confidence. I’ll be taking them again as it strikes me as a better surface for young children to learn on. Finally, a shout out to our instructor Louie. He was great with my daughters (who are normally rather unreceptive to male teachers). He dealt with their mini-sulks really well and pushed them enthusiastically throughout the lesson leaving me utterly shocked by the progress my daughters made and their excitement for it (they really didn’t want the lesson to end and asked to come back tomorrow).

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Richard Mellors

Richard Mellors

3 months ago

Took 10year old daughter and she loved the toboggan. The gent running it on the day was amazing and reassured her throughout despite her being nervous. Great service and will be returning!

Reviews last updated: 29 September 2026

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This venue was last updated on 29 September 2026

Frequently asked questions about Swadlincote Snowsports Centre

Is Swadlincote Snowsports Centre free to visit?

Swadlincote Snowsports Centre is a paid attraction — see the official website for current ticket prices.

What ages is Swadlincote Snowsports Centre suitable for?

Swadlincote Snowsports Centre is best for children aged 4 and up.

Is Swadlincote Snowsports Centre dog-friendly?

Yes, dogs are welcome at Swadlincote Snowsports Centre.

Is there parking at Swadlincote Snowsports Centre?

Yes, Swadlincote Snowsports Centre has on-site parking.

Is there food at Swadlincote Snowsports Centre?

Yes — Alpine Bar & Kitchen is on site at Swadlincote Snowsports Centre. On-site bar and kitchen serving food and beverages to visitors

Is Swadlincote Snowsports Centre pushchair-friendly?

Yes, Swadlincote Snowsports Centre is pushchair, pram and buggy friendly — most areas are step-free so you can navigate easily with little ones in tow.

How long should we plan to spend at Swadlincote Snowsports Centre?

Swadlincote Snowsports Centre is a full-day experience — plan accordingly.

How do I get to Swadlincote Snowsports Centre by public transport?

Swadlincote Snowsports Centre isn't on a major public transport route — driving is recommended.
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