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Manchester to get the 'Chill Factor'

15/08/2006

Manchester is to get its own Alpine village complex complete with real snow ski slopes, which it hopes will be Britain's largest indoor snow-sports destination.

The new centre, which will open next year, is to be called Chill Factor E and will offer both adventure activities and an apres ski leisure area, complete with Alpine-themed bars and restaurants.

The site, which is to be located next door to the Trafford Centre, will have three separate but interconnected snow-covered slopes, 180 meters long, offering skiing, snowboarding and tobogganing, with a snow-play area for children

The centre will also have rock and ice climbing facilities and an indoor skatepark.

Managing director, David Sterland, said: "We are confident that we are creating one of the country's most outstanding leisure venues.

"It will appeal to a broad range of users including experienced sporting enthusiasts, beginners wanting to learn in a safe environment, modern shoppers, families and school parties as well as people looking for a stylish alternative to their regular social scene."

Chill Factor E, which has been developed by Mountaineering Activities (Trafford) and Peel Investments, is set to October 2007.


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