Rhydycar West will feature a world-class snow centre, including the longest multi-run indoor ski slope in the UK, and one of the longest in the world at c.400m
The UK is home to a number of much smaller indoor ski centres – Milton Keynes, Tamworth and Manchester – the longest of which is only c.180m
- It will be based on similar successful facilities in Europe, such as SnowWorld at Landgraaf (Netherlands), Neuss (Germany) www.snowworld.com and Alpincenter at Bottrop (Germany) www.alpincenter.com.
- The snow centre will be built to FIS (International Ski Federation) specification, enabling the venue to host regional, national, and international competitions together with international team training.
- Providing a family friendly safe environment with guaranteed perfect piste conditions, 365 days of the year. This longer and larger facility with adjacent leisure elements will be revolutionary for snow tourism in the UK, as the resort will provide everything that is sought after by skiers and boarders, without the need for international travel and unpredictable weather and snow conditions.
- This world-class facility has the capability of redefining the UK school ski trip, de-risked with affordable access and tuition, guaranteed snow conditions, and significantly aligned historic educational opportunities, plus active adventure options.
- The indoor snow centre will also feature a large indoor fun and activity area where children and visitors of all ages can enjoy a range of snow-based games and activities.
A National Centre of Excellence for Snowsport
The centre will provide first class training and international competition facilities and will be the UK training headquarters for GB Snowsport and Snowsport Cymru Wales.
