FAQs

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.

The SnowDome is open 7 days a week, 364 days a year. SnowDome is open every day 9am - 10pm. Guest Services is open every day 8.30am - 10pm. The booking office is open every day 9am - 5pm. SnowDome Fitness is open Monday to Friday 6am - 10pm, Weekends & Bank Holidays 8am - 8pm.

There is a huge car park and car parking is £2.50 for up to 2 hours, £4 for over 2 hours and £20 for over 12 hours. Up to 10 minutes is free for drop-offs.

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

The main slope temperature ranges from 0 to +4 degrees centigrade. The snow fun park and ice skating areas are typically around zero to minus 3 degrees celsius.

Warm clothing & gloves are essential as the snow areas are cold. See the What To Wear section for full details.

We have an Ellis Brigham Mountain Sports shop on site where you can purchase ski wear.

No, all essential equipment is hired to you within the cost of admission (skis, board, boots, helmet, poles, skates). All you need to bring on the day is warm clothes and gloves.

Skis, boots, board and helmet hire is included within the cost of admission.

Yes, you are more than welcome to use your own equipment.

No, unfortunately not. However, our membership package offers a larger discount than the included hire charge for equipment, and this would save you money if you are a regular slope user.

Skis, boots, board and helmet 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 that stocks ski and snowboard wear.

Yes, there are lockers and changing rooms available. Our lockers take a non-refundable 20p coin.

See the individual sections of the website for detailed prices.

Aspen's Bar & Kitchen offers fantastic views of the main slope. You can even venture out onto the balcony to truly interact with the action on the slope! Alternatively, you can head to The Lifthouse Coffee Co to view the snow fun park and ice skating areas.

No, it is free of charge.

Yes, there is a selection of bars, restaurants and viewing areas – choose from either Aspen's Bar & Kitchen overlooking the main slope or The Lifthouse Coffee Co which overlooks the snow fun park & ice skating area.

Yes, our bars are family friendly.

The main slope is 170 metres long by 30 metres wide and is approximately equivalent to a blue run in a resort.

The ability to use all lifts, perform controlled linked turns, control speed and direction, and stop confidently. See the recreational standard section for more details.

No, as long as you can perform controlled linked turns, control speed and direction, use all lifts and stop confidently you are fine to use the slope as a recreational user.

If you are an experienced / confident dry slope skier / snowboarder then you should be ok to use our slope. Remember that skiing and snowboarding on real snow is a lot faster than on a dry slope. If you are taking lessons on a dry slope, we usually recommend going back a level to be on the safe side (for example, if you’re at level 2 on the dry slope, we’d recommend going back to level 1 on real snow). These are only guidelines – you can discuss in detail your ability and ask for more advice from one of our experienced booking team members on 03448 000011.

Unfortunately not. Due to health and safety requirements we cannot allow members of the public to teach. They would need to take lessons with one of our qualified instructors, see the ski lessons page or the snowboard lessons page for details.

There are three levels of 2 hour group lessons or two levels of 3 hour fast track lessons to complete before you are at the recreational standard.

There is a maximum of 10 people per instructor in a group ski lesson, a maximum of 6 people per instructor in a group snowboard lesson.

Yes, private ski lessons and private snowboard lessons are available for the more personal touch for beginners and experts. These are available for 1 person up to a maximum 6 people per instructor.

To avoid disappointment it is recommended that all activities are pre-booked. You can book online or by phoning the SnowDome on 03448 000011 or visiting reception. Telephone bookings are subject to a £1.95 booking fee per transaction.

Disabled visitors are most welcome. We have facilities for disabled guests throughout the SnowDome venue.

No, there are no child care facilities on site.

Yes, there is a wide range of packages to choose from. Please see the Birthday parties page for full details.

Yes, Tamworth train station is about a 10-15 minute walk or a 4-5 minute taxi journey.

For a full list of local hotels please see the staying page.

If you are booking for a large group of recreational skiers and/or snowboarders, for every 10 people who pay, the eleventh person will go free. For more group discounts please call 03448 000011.