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The '''Snowdome''' is an [[indoor ski slope]] just off the [[A5 road (Great Britain)|A5 road]] in [[Tamworth, Staffordshire]], [[England]]. It opened in May 1994 and was the first full-sized recreational indoor ski slope in the UK.<ref>[http://www.snowboardclub.co.uk/slopes-tamworth.html Snowboard Club UK :: The Riders' Network<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> | The '''Snowdome''' is an [[indoor ski slope]] just off the [[A5 road (Great Britain)|A5 road]] in [[Tamworth, Staffordshire]], [[England]]. It opened in May 1994 and was the first full-sized recreational indoor ski slope in the UK.<ref>[http://www.snowboardclub.co.uk/slopes-tamworth.html Snowboard Club UK :: The Riders' Network<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> | ||
==Facilities== | ==Facilities== | ||
The slope is {{convert|170|m}} long by {{convert|30|m}} wide with an incline of around 1:7. There are also | The slope is {{convert|170|m}} long by {{convert|30|m}} wide with an incline of around 1:7. There are also two serial 'travelator' lifts for access back to the top, and two rope-tows. | ||
The Snowdome has a learner slope underneath the main slope. The main slope also holds regular 'ramp nights' in which several objects are added, including a gas pipe, mini rail and a quarter pipe. | The Snowdome has a learner slope underneath the main slope. The main slope also holds regular 'ramp nights' in which several objects are added, including a gas pipe, mini rail and a quarter pipe. | ||
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There is also one ice rink and one ice track - the UK’s only - which circles the real Snow Fun Park and the ice rink with a number of other things. | There is also one ice rink and one ice track - the UK’s only - which circles the real Snow Fun Park and the ice rink with a number of other things. | ||
The complex also contains a {{convert|25|m}} swimming pool and gym—formerly known as Peaks Leisure Centre, but now owned and managed by the Snowdome as 'Snowdome Swim' and 'Snowdome Fitness' respectively. There is also a bar ( | The complex also contains a {{convert|25|m}} swimming pool and gym—formerly known as Peaks Leisure Centre, but now owned and managed by the Snowdome as 'Snowdome Swim' and 'Snowdome Fitness' respectively. There is also a bar (Aspen's Bar and Kitchen), a shop [[Ellis Brigham]], and a coffee shop on site. | ||
== | ==Hotel== | ||
[[File:HolidayInnTam.jpg|right|thumb|200px|The | [[File:HolidayInnTam.jpg|right|thumb|200px|The Holiday Inn hotel at night]] | ||
Construction work started in early 2009 for Sawley Cross properties to build a 120-bed, £7M hotel on land adjacent to the snowdome. The Holiday Inn Hotel opened in late November 2009. | Construction work started in early 2009 for Sawley Cross properties to build a 120-bed, £7M hotel on land adjacent to the snowdome. The Holiday Inn Hotel opened in late November 2009. | ||
In August 2024, the hotel was damaged as part of the [[2024 United Kingdom riots]]. Windows were smashed and three [[Molotov cocktail]]s were thrown. One police officer and three police dogs were injured.<ref>{{cite news |title=Police officer injured after second hotel targeted in Tamworth |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cjjww791xnlo.amp |work=[[BBC News]] |access-date=5 August 2024 |language=en-gb |date=4 August 2024 |archive-date=4 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804223807/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cjjww791xnlo.amp |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Rioters celebrate as fire blazes at Tamworth hotel |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/c97882r2729o |work=[[BBC News]] |access-date=5 August 2024 |date=4 August 2024 |archive-date=5 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240805002854/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/c97882r2729o |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=McIntyre |first1=Alex |title=Police dog injured by brick during disorder |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckgjjxw16p2o |access-date=6 August 2024 |work=[[BBC News]] |date=6 August 2024 |archive-date=6 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240806175314/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckgjjxw16p2o |url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
== Incidents == | == Incidents == | ||
On 24 September 2021, a twelve-year-old boy | [[File:Snowdome.jpg|right|thumb|200px|A view of the slope from Aspen's Bar]] | ||
On 24 September 2021, a twelve-year-old boy died at the Snowdome after a collision with a member of staff at a tobogganing party.<ref>{{Cite news|date=2021-12-02|title=Louis Watkiss: Parents held son as he died after SnowDome crash|language=en-GB|work=BBC News|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-stoke-staffordshire-59497344|access-date=2021-12-02}}</ref> In September 2024, the operating company, Snowdome Limited, pleaded guilty to breaching health and safety regulations during a prosecution brought by the [[Health and Safety Executive]] at Telford Magistrates’ Court.<ref>{{Cite press release |title=HSE to prosecute Snowdome Limited |date=2024-09-13 |publisher=Health and Safety Executive |url=https://press.hse.gov.uk/2024/09/13/hse-to-prosecute-snowdome-limited/}}</ref> In February 2025, the company was fined £100,000.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-26 |title=Tamworth SnowDome fined £100k over Louis Watkiss death |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg1evlkr8jo |access-date=2025-07-23 |website=BBC News |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite press release |title=Skiing company fined after boy was killed at friend’s birthday party |date=2025-02-25 |publisher=Health and Safety Executive |url=https://press.hse.gov.uk/2025/02/26/skiing-company-fined-after-boy-was-killed-at-friends-birthday-party/}}</ref> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 23:32, 28 December 2025
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Script error: No such module "Infobox".Template:Template otherScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". The Snowdome is an indoor ski slope just off the A5 road in Tamworth, Staffordshire, England. It opened in May 1994 and was the first full-sized recreational indoor ski slope in the UK.[1]
Facilities
The slope is Script error: No such module "convert". long by Script error: No such module "convert". wide with an incline of around 1:7. There are also two serial 'travelator' lifts for access back to the top, and two rope-tows.
The Snowdome has a learner slope underneath the main slope. The main slope also holds regular 'ramp nights' in which several objects are added, including a gas pipe, mini rail and a quarter pipe.
There is also one ice rink and one ice track - the UK’s only - which circles the real Snow Fun Park and the ice rink with a number of other things.
The complex also contains a Script error: No such module "convert". swimming pool and gym—formerly known as Peaks Leisure Centre, but now owned and managed by the Snowdome as 'Snowdome Swim' and 'Snowdome Fitness' respectively. There is also a bar (Aspen's Bar and Kitchen), a shop Ellis Brigham, and a coffee shop on site.
Hotel
Construction work started in early 2009 for Sawley Cross properties to build a 120-bed, £7M hotel on land adjacent to the snowdome. The Holiday Inn Hotel opened in late November 2009.
In August 2024, the hotel was damaged as part of the 2024 United Kingdom riots. Windows were smashed and three Molotov cocktails were thrown. One police officer and three police dogs were injured.[2][3][4]
Incidents
On 24 September 2021, a twelve-year-old boy died at the Snowdome after a collision with a member of staff at a tobogganing party.[5] In September 2024, the operating company, Snowdome Limited, pleaded guilty to breaching health and safety regulations during a prosecution brought by the Health and Safety Executive at Telford Magistrates’ Court.[6] In February 2025, the company was fined £100,000.[7][8]
References
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External links
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