In great news for the world of UK snowsports, planning permission has been granted for a new snow centre in Swindon.
170m long main slope, plus a nursery slope
The new £270m North Star leisure complex will feature an indoor snow centre with a 75m nursery slope and 170m main slope.
Snow Centre Swindon
Cinema, trampolining and bowling alley
There will also be a multi-screen cinema incorporated the largest IMAX screen in Europe, a 19-lane bowling alley, trampolining centre, retail outlets, parking for 900 cars and a new hotel built on site.
The complex will be built next door to the existing Oasis leisure centre.
Snow Centre Swindon
Over 3 million visitors per year anticipated
The snow centre will bring real snow skiing and snowboarding within reach to many snowsport enthusiasts who have until now been unable to reach an indoor snow centre without a huge drive.
It’s expected that cities like Bristol, Bath and Cardiff will flock to the new centre with the developers anticipating 3.3 million visits per year.
Potential catchment area
Centre will open in 2020
The slopes will be managed by the team behind the existing Snow Centre at Hemel Hempstead, while Ellis Brigham are confirmed as the major retailer.
Work is expected to start on the project shortly, with an opening anticipated for 2020.