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The Snow Centre Manchester (formerly Chill Factore)

Play & Activity Centre · Greater Manchester, England

The Snow Centre Manchester (formerly Chill Factore) is a play & activity centre in Greater Manchester, England. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

PriceAdult £20 · Child £20 · Family £75
Chill Factore was renamed The Snow Centre Manchester in 2025-26. Snow Park (tubing, luge, sledging, age 4+); junior 1-hour passes from about £21.70; family 2-hour passes from about £126. Free parking. Quietest Mondays and Tuesday mornings.
Best time to goWeekday daytimes in term time; book snow play slots ahead.
School holiday tipEarly July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening.
Best agesLessons from about age 4; snow play areas suit younger children
Snow Park 4+.
If it rainsIndoors (real snow) or a dry slope - runs in most weather
Money saverBook lessons and snow play ahead; off-peak sessions are cheaper
Top tipsReal indoor snow at Trafford: snow play, tubing, sledging and ski lessons.
What to packGloves (compulsory), waterproof trousers and jacket, warm layers, hat, thick socks

Partly checked on 23 Oct 2026. Confirm prices and times on the venue's website. Venue website or source

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