How cold is the chill factore?

The indoor temperature is a steady –4 degrees C. More than 500 jobs have been created at Chill Factore with around 260 people employed in the ski section alone. 2010 winner of Manchester Tourism ‘Access for All’ Award.

How much did chill factore cost?

The renovations take into consideration the wear and tear of such facilities and aim to give Chill Factore a facelift, 10 years after it first opened its doors. The centre opened in 2007 and cost £31 million to build.

Is it real snow at Chill Factore?

The Chill Factore is home to the UK’s longest indoor ski slope – but have you ever wondered how the snow is actually made? That’s right…the snow is real – and the attraction produces 9.5 tonnes of it EVERY day.

What tier is chill factor in?

The Greater Manchester region changed from tier 2 to England’s highest tier 3 pandemic restrictions as of Friday (23rd October), but the region’s indoor real snow slope, Chill Factore, has confirmed it is remaining open to skiers and boarders.

Who owns chill factor?

It has bought the Chill Factore from its owners U&I. Chill Factore has two indoor real snow slopes – a 180m main slope, the longest in the UK, and a 40m lesson slope – plus a designated fun zone for sledging and snow play.

When did the Chill Factor Open?

November 2007
Chill Factore/Opened

Designed by FaulknerBrowns Architects, the centre opened in November 2007 at which time it was the widest in the world, at 180 metres (590 ft) long and 100 metres (330 ft) wide at its widest point.

Who built chill factor?

FaulknerBrowns Architects

What can you do with chill factor?

What can you do at Chill Factorᵉ?

Things to do at Manchester’s Chill Factorᵉ for kids and families. Our Snow Park is perfect for family days out, team building and thrill-seekers.
Family Ski Lessons Manchester.
Learn to Snowboard Manchester.
Snow Park & Climbing.
Ski Lift Passes.
Events.
Shopping Fix.
Group Bookings.

How do I get to Chill Factore from Manchester City Stadium?

There are regular main-line trains into Manchester Piccadilly station, which is in the centre of Manchester. From there you can access a connecting bus (x50 is the quickest) to The Trafford Centre, which is opposite iFLY and Chill Factore and is a 5 minute walk away.

Where is ififly Manchester located?

iFLY Manchester is right next to the Beyond building (formally know as the Chill Factore indoor ski slope), and less than four miles from the centre of Manchester.

How do I get to Chill Factore from iFly?

From there you can access a connecting bus (x50 is the quickest) to The Trafford Centre, which is opposite iFLY and Chill Factore and is a 5 minute walk away. Alternatively you can take a taxi from Manchester Piccadilly train station which takes 15-20 minutes and costs approximately £15.

Where can I take my kids to see snow in Manchester?

Escape to the Alpine Mountains – in the heart of Manchester – at Chill Factore. Take your kids to a snow play centre that’s full of actual, factual SNOW! Whatever the weather outside you’re assured to enjoy all kinds of family fun at the action-packed Snow Park.