Chill Factore

Sightseeing attraction | Manchester | England | United Kingdom

Indoor ski and snowboarding center Manchester

The Chill Factore in Manchester, England, is one of the most extraordinary and popular leisure facilities in the UK, known as the country's largest indoor ski and snowboard center. This attraction offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy winter sports all year round, right in the middle of a city far from natural mountains. With its main slope, a proud 180 meters long and representing the longest indoor ski slope in the UK, the Chill Factore attracts both beginners and experienced winter sports enthusiasts. The snow is created on-site with a state-of-the-art snow system, creating real snow conditions - a highlight that makes the visit an authentic experience.

Winter sports activities for the whole family

The center is divided into different areas suitable for various interests and abilities. The main slope accommodates skiers and snowboarders of all levels and is serviced by two drag lifts providing quick access to the top. For beginners, there is a separate area with gentler slopes and conveyor belts, ideal for gaining first experiences on skis or snowboards. Advanced riders can have fun in the freestyle area equipped with rails, boxes, and jumps, perfect for tricks and stunts. In addition to the sporting offer, there is also a Snow Park, particularly popular with families, where visitors can slide down the slopes on sledges, donuts, or air cushions - a fun alternative for those who don't necessarily want to ski.

Snow play area for kids in Chill Factore

Another feature of the Chill Factore is the extensive range of courses and activities. Professional instructors offer lessons for all age groups and skill levels, from beginner courses to intensive private lessons focusing on specific techniques. For the little ones, there is Mini Moose Land, a snow play area designed specifically for children, allowing playful learning with snow. In addition, visitors can also try climbing on a 12-meter-high climbing wall or participate in special events such as races or freestyle competitions regularly organized. This variety makes the Chill Factore a place that offers much more than just winter sports.

Course offerings for beginners and advanced

For those who prefer to relax, there is a bar and kitchen overlooking the slopes, where one can watch the action while enjoying a coffee or a meal. Family-friendliness is key: the center is designed for children to play and learn safely, while parents have the option to either join in or sit back. Equipment is also provided on site - skis, snowboards, boots, and helmets can be rented, allowing visitors to participate without their own gear. The entire facility is wheelchair accessible and offers amenities such as clean changing rooms and seating areas to enhance comfort.

Family-friendly recreational facility in Manchester

The Chill Factore is located near a large shopping center, making it a convenient stop for a day trip, and is well integrated into the city's transportation network. It attracts not only locals but also tourists looking for a unique activity in Manchester. Especially during holiday periods or bad weather, it is an ideal place to stay active. The center is also dedicated to environmental protection: the snow system uses energy-efficient technologies, and the facility emphasizes sustainability, which appeals to many visitors in today's world.

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7 Trafford Way
Trafford Park, Urmston, Stretford
M41 7JA Manchester

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Opening hours

Sunday8:00 - 22:00
Monday10:00 - 22:00
Tuesday10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday7:30 - 22:00
Thursday10:00 - 22:00
Friday10:00 - 22:00
Saturday8:00 - 22:00

Reviews

5306 Reviews

Liam Quinn
09.03.2025

Great course work
Wayne Wang
09.03.2025

My monthly passes got suspensed twice, can't believe this! They only allow foreigner rider to ride two hours a day even I bought monthly pass. Unbelievable racist behavior!
Kyle Hindle
05.03.2025

Did the 5 hour Snowboard lesson and absolutely loved it, instructor Caroline L was great and really informative! Already booked my next lesson for in a couple of days 😁
louis cummings
03.03.2025

Thourghly enjoyed the 2 hour lift pass. Supplied equipment was all good and we got lucky with the slope not being overly busy
Hannah Jones
02.03.2025

Myself and my husband went today for a private lesson with Paul B and we had such an amazing time whilst learning so much! Paul was honestly amazing. He encouraged us to push ourselves and get the most out of our session. He made us feel completely at ease and we trusted him 100%. We had a laugh along the way and came out of our lesson super happy with the progress that was made and how much easier it was with Paul supporting us! We are really looking forward to our skiing holiday and we have both said that due to Paul's support and encouragement we aren't afraid to now go and ski. He is such a credit to you guys and we would 100% recommend him! Thanks Paul, love Hannah & Andy.
Natalia Nicolaou
01.03.2025

Amazing learning experience! Brett made our group feel comfortable right from the start. He created a welcoming atmosphere, encouraged us to ask questions, and gave clear, easy-to-follow instructions. We focused on balancing on heels and toes, and by the end of the lesson, I felt much more confident. Highly recommend to book a private lesson with Brett for beginners!
Mara
01.03.2025

Honestly had the best time ever!! We went as a big group of 17 people and did beginner lessons, as it was our first time skiing. Most of the group rented the waterproof jackets, pants and gloves. We got split into 2 groups, with two different instructors. Our amazing instructor was called Marta - very chill and easygoing. She honestly made the lessons so much fun that were progressing very fast through each task. Each task became slightly more difficult but doable. Thank you for a lovely experience Marta!! 10/10
Paul Thomas
26.02.2025

Great little place, everyone is really friendly and it's quite a comfortable environment to learn. Really helps when you're new to the sport! Reasonably priced too!
James Smith
24.02.2025

Thank you so much. Me and my son had the best experience ever, it was so free and we went down the big slope at least 20 times in 1 hour all of the staff were really nice and I would happily go again. Highly recommend.
Simon Duff
21.02.2025

THIS REVIEW IS OF THE LODGE RESTAURANT ChillFactor is great but this place is absolutely SHAMBOLIC 45 minute wait for drinks having to go and chase up repeatedly Food is garbage, frozen, anemic pizzas and other sludge Staff don’t care, particularly a lad serving who kept ‘addressing’ our issues who when informed of our experience said Oh er right. Well thank you for the feedback - we appreciate it! Baffling lol
Susan Holmes
18.02.2025

Daughter went skiing for the first time yesterday and had such an amazing time we came back today. The progress that she made in two days was down to the two great instructors that she had, Darren and Danny.
Tara Omidi
15.02.2025

I had a snowboard lesson today with Len doing beginner and he was absolutely outstanding. The patience and how good he was at teaching and helping me understand everything has made this so much more enjoyable. I will be back to do level 2 asap! Thanks Len
Joseph Kotrie Monson
13.02.2025

Very friendly crew and awesome instructor Kai for a one hour one on one lesson. Thanks guys!
Andy Clay
02.06.2017

Great facility,
Sophie Parkinson
12.02.2025

My daughter has had her party here 3 years on the run, I’ve been to book my sons today and told I can’t use my NHS discount as the child doesn’t hold the card! The website doesn’t say you can’t use for parties! I was then told clothing isn’t included anymore but has been previously at usual parties so then they want an extra £14 per child on top for clothing. I know everything is going up but at £30 a child for 45 minutes I thought the clothing would have still been included!! Safe to say I’m now looking else where.
Sam Hughes
09.02.2025

I had an amazing time learning to snowboard again on the Thursday Jan 29 with instructor dom. helped me take on valuable information that is needed to kickstart my snowboarding journey again after a very long time. Friendly and helpful advice great to work with and a pleasure to use the slopes. Availability was very good of different boots and boards.
David Hunt
08.02.2025

1st time visit today, brilliant! The kids, my gf and I loved it⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
David Wilcock
07.02.2025

Mel has been giving my son Louis lessons for 6 hrs now in preparation for a ski trip. Louis says Mel made the lessons more interesting and made him want to learn more. So much so that he wants to carry on when he returns. Please pass my thanks on
Tony
05.02.2025

Went here for a Snowboarding lesson, my tutor was Matt and did a fantastic job, I was an absolute novice walking in having never done any winter sports before but I was given a lot of encouragement and simple clear instructions which went a long way in making it a very enjoyable experience rather than just falling over a lot. Thanks Matt The bar overlooking the slope is also a great vibe and the hot chocolate is amazing too. Would definetely recommend
Rhiane Fatinikun
05.02.2025

Having a great instructor makes all the difference when learning anything new and I can’t praise the instructors at Chill Factore enough. I had a poor experience at another slope before coming here and I’ve made so much progress and gained more confidence. Today I had Jim W (the red head) and Tristan they were both really patient and knowledgable, Jim in particular was fantastic. I’m more of a visual learner but he explained everything in a way that really clicked for me. Moses was also really helpful and I’ve had a great lesson with Tiege before!
Paul Davies
04.02.2025

Trying to navigate the website and use vouchers is the most useless wast of time! Such a poor online booking and information system. Would expect much better from a top rated attraction. The chillfactor itself is excellent and the staff friendly. Just need to improve the customer experience on the website..nearly putting me off visiting as I hate wasting time.
Ana Morimoto
02.02.2025

Amazing experience! Booked a 2 hour beginner’s lesson and had a great time. Brett H was my instructor and he is very patient and skilled, which helped me a lot. At the end you get a free drink and also a proper feedback from your instructor, which can help you with your next lesson.

 

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