Sheffield Ski Village

Advantages: Good fun
Disadvantages: Quite expensive

...friends also frequently visit the Sheffield Ski Village, which is only a few miles from where I live. One day last year I accompanied them on a visit here, initially as a spectator, only to return a few weeks later as a fully participating visitor. The Sheffield Ski Village is the largest artificial outdoor ski slope in Europe and opened in 2001. Unlike places like Xscape at Milton Keynes and Castleford, and the Ski Dome at Tamworth this does not ...
...slopes. If you visit the Sheffield Ski Village you will find that the prices vary considerably but be warned the prices are not cheap. The standard off peak cost on the main slopes is as below: Adult - £11.40 (17 Euros) Child - £8.70 (13 Euros) Student £9.00 (13.5 Euros) Family ticket - £28.50 (43 Euros) My friends who are quite frequent visitors have made themselves members and enjoy a reduced entry fee. During my second visit here I came with ... Read review

Advantages: variety of slopes
Disadvantages: equpiment could be better

...a trip this year to sheffield ski village, i was understandably a little apprehensive, but i signed up for it anyway. I took along just about everything possible, including about 3 pairs of gloves, as i had heard that when you fall on dry slopes, the matting can be painfull on the hands. When we got there, we was fitted out with the boots and skis. For about half an hour we were trying to fasten them, and finally one of the staff took pity on us ...
...like i had expected! Sheffield ski village is said to to be one of the best dry slopes in the Uk, and is is quite resonably priced, and i would recommend it to everyone, no matter what level of ability you have, there is sure to be something for you. (does not have accomodation, so ignore that part below, ok) ... Read review

Advantages: Good place to practise if you live nearby. Range of slopes.
Disadvantages: Not as good as snow! Hired equipment is sometimes poor.

...to the real thing. Well Sheffield Ski Village is a dry slope, but it is very good still... Sheffield Ski Village comprises of Three main slopes ranging from a beginner slope to a long and reasonably wide central slope and an advanced slope. There is also a cool aggressive park (which i have never tried, just watched in awe as people fly off the ramps! One day...) and two self contained nursey slopes for those having lessons. You can hire equipment ...
...If you live near to Sheffield and you want to start snowboarding or skiing then it would not cost too much to start here. It is also a good place to practise your skills and just have some fun on the slopes. I recommend it because I think it is the best dry slope in the UK. NB- Please ignore what it says below about Accommadation: terrible etc. I had to complete those fields even though Sheffield is not a holiday resort! ... Read review

Advantages: I cant fault them
Disadvantages: It is a bit far out and up a massive steep hill

...took a trop to the Sheffield Ski Village. I went thinking that it was going to be like one of the normal everyday slopes but when i got there i was pleasently suprised. There were 2 nursery slopes, a junior slope down the left hand side. Down the middle there was a large slope that was for the more advanced skier and then down the right hand side there was a half pipe and a couple of jumps. Anything that the skier and snowboarder of day need. When ...
...which landed in a water bath kind of thing. There is not actually any real snow at the ski village but at some places it is the woven mat stuff and in other places it is like carpet that is sprayed with water to make it like ice. Wicked or wat!? When i got there the staff where very helpful and after I had paid the reasonalbe price they pointed out where to go to get my ski's/snowboard and my boots. The hire of the ski/snowboard and boots is all ... Read review

Advantages: Instuctors, beginner to advanced, hire inc. bar shop
Disadvantages: Dendex, v painful

...you do live in the Sheffield area and you would like to learn snowboarding (rather than the one off lesson) they do accept jobs in the boot-room - 6hours/week and you get free lessons and and lift-pass - which is worth more than the wage you could get if snowboard/ski alot! But back to the Ski Village. On arrival you are greated by a small car park that looks like something from the wild west, but beyond that is the view of Sheffield (which can ...
...introduce himself. The instuctors at sheffield are really friendly aswell as good at what they do. They won't rush you and will et you progress at your own speed, aswell as 1-1 help down the slope if needed! And if its not your first lesson, you may request the same instuctor (If they are working) or a instuctor you like. At sheffield your not just "Another idiot learning to snowboard/ski", you will be remembered by your instructors. --Stick A ... Read review

Advantages: See op
Disadvantages: No cinema

...>> Situated in the town centre, in the old Doncaster Gate Congregational Church. It was opened as a theatre in 1960 and has housed both professional and amateur productions. There is always a pantomime on at Christmas, but plays and musicals can be seen here all year round. I have been to see a couple of plays in the past year, and have really enjoyed myself. A great night out! <<Also>> Although there isn’t actually a cinema in Rotherham (Probably my only gripe about the town), there are a couple in the area. Meadowhall houses the Warner Bros. Multiplex and down the road in Don Valley, there is the UCG. A selection of golf courses are situated in and around Rotherham, and there is a Ski-Village in Hillsborough, Sheffield. Rotherham Train Station is situated in the centre of the town, a two-minute walk from the Bus Station... Read review

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