The UK’s longest indoor real-snow slope, which is currently celebrating its eighth birthday, has welcomed its 10 millionth visitor.
Since opening its doors in 2007, Chill Factore near Manchester has been the go-to destination for millions of people looking to learn to ski or snowboard, or touch up on their skills ahead of a trip abroad. But the success story of Chill Factore hasn’t just been limited to skiing and snowboarding;
the 180m slope has played host to some weird and wonderful activities, and also some famous faces. Who can forget the Christmas pudding- and pumpkin-rolling championships, or the various Guinness World Records ?
Earlier this year, it created the magic of its slope in its car park, and it hosted the UK’s first-ever outdoor Rail Jam Championships in July. It’s not just people that Chill Factore has played host to, either; last year it opened its Santa’s grotto especially for Manchester Dogs’ Home after it was struck by a terrible fire. This year, it has taken its love of pets one step further and opened its grotto to all pets. Over the years, Chill Factore has welcomed many notable guests to its slope. Justin Bieber and Amir Khan are among a plethora of celebrities who have tried their hand at skiing or snowboarding there. chillfactore.com
