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SKIING AND SNOWBOARDING
AT MENDIP ACTIVITY CENTRE 

Our floodlit 165-metre artificial dry ski slope is open year-round, no matter the weather for beginners eager to try something new or experienced enthusiasts looking to keep their skiing and snowboarding sharp.

LEARN TO SKI OR BOARD
Discover your perfect way to learn. Choose our great value Learn to Ski or Learn to Snowboard courses, book Private lessons or book your 5 to 7 year olds onto our Minis lessons. We offer the flexibility to learn at your own pace o guide you from beginner to expert in no time! 

EXISTING SKIERS AND SNOWBOARDERS
If are already comfortable skiing or snowboarding, boost your confidence with Annual Passes,  Slope Passes and coached sessions. 

SPECTATORS WELCOME 
Surrounded by ancient woodland and with a ground sprinkler system, Mendip’s Snowsport Centre is one of the UK’s most interesting, uniquely situated in Somerset with Bristol, Bath & Weston-super-Mare nearby. Overlooked by an alpine-themed café bar, the Alpine Lounge, this is an adventurous experience that everyone can enjoy. 
group skiing on a dry slope in the mendip hills

LEARN TO SKI

Learn to Ski for just £234! Go from complete beginner to confident skier with our Learn to Ski Course - worth £522

- FREE Try Skiing session worth £38
- FOUR two-hour group ski lessons worth £196
- FREE repeat lesson worth £49
- 50% OFF any extra lessons if needed
- FREE ski, boots and helmet hire
- FREE 2 hour slope pass worth up to £32
- FREE Mendip Ski Club session worth £25
- FREE Ski with an instructor session worth £32
- £100 DISCOUNT on an annual slope pass
- Small group sizes
- Book online 24/7
- Valid for 18 months.
Have you always wanted to try skiing? The ski slope at Mendip is the perfect place to start. 

Are you heading on your first skiing holiday? Make the most of your time by picking up the basic skills before you go.

Start with a 'Try Skiing' session, a fun 90-minute introduction for complete beginners. We'll cover everything from safety, moving on the slope and then gentle skiing at the bottom of the slope. Complete our course and by the end you'll be able to competently turn, stop, use a lift and control your speed.


Our learn-to-ski packages are suitable for anyone age 8+. We also offer private lessons for ages 8+ and minis group and private lessons for ages 5 to 8.
Snowboard lesson with Mitch on a dry slope

LEARN TO SNOWBOARD

Learn to Snowboard for just £234! Go from complete beginner to confident snowboarder with our Learn to Snowboard course - worth £522

- FREE Try Snowboarding session worth £38
- FOUR 2-hour snowboard lessons worth £180
- FREE repeat lesson worth £49
- 50% OFF any extra lessons if needed
- FREE snowboard, boots and helmet hire
- FREE 2 hour slope pass worth up to £32
- FREE Snowboard with an instructor session 
- £100 DISCOUNT on an annual slope pass
- Small group sizes
- Book online 24/7
- Valid for 18 months.
Our snowboard lessons are suitable for anyone age 8+, over 120cm tall with at least size 2 feet.

Heading abroad on your first snowboard trip? Master the art of snowboarding with our Try Snowboarding sessions.

Snowboarders get their very own beginner area on the slope before learning to use the lift and nailing "heel edge" and "toe edge".

Complete our course of lessons to become a confident boarder.  By the end, you'll be able to snowboard in control, control your speed, stop and use a lift.
sking in somerset dry slope

MENDIP SKI CLUB

Mendip Ski Club is an informal ski club for recreational skiers. Whether you have just completed our Learn to Ski Course or you are an experienced skier, this is for you. It is the ideal way to continue developing your skills!

Thursday evenings:
Youth Session (ages 5 to 16) 6.30pm to 8pm
Adult Session (ages 14+) 8pm to 9.30pm


 

SKI OR BOARD WITH AN INSTRUCTOR

A recreational Ski or Board session alongside one of our qualified instructors. These sessions are a little more informal than our course of lessons.

Your instructor will ski or board with you and be on hand to provide advice, pointers, demos and tips. This is a great session for a refresher ahead of a Ski holiday or for someone looking for consistent improvement.

SLOPE PASSES

Passes for anyone who is able to already ski or snowboard- we call this recreational standard. 

Book a slope pass at a time to suit you and practise on our slope. Book in advance to ensure our slope will be open and ready for use!

MIDWEEK MADNESS: SKI FOR 4 HOURS MONDAY TO WEDNESDAY JUST £16!!
 

PRIVATE LESSONS

Private ski and snowboard lessons are for anyone looking for the flexibility of private lessons rather than learning in a group.

Suitable for anyone over the aged 8+. 

 

MINIS SKI LESSONS

Our minis ski course is a fun way for children between 5 and 8 to learn to ski. Each lesson will need to be repeated to reach the required standard to move up to the next level. 

Choose from 90-minute group lessons or a private 45-minute lesson.s 
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