Following the success of The Beach and The Ice Disco, this winter The O2 invites you to hit 'The Slopes', London's first ever indoor artificial twin ski slope. Visitors will be able to ski, snowboard, or snow tube at The O2, making it THE London winter attraction.
The twin slopes are both 45 meters in length. Not only will visitors be able to learn to ski or snowboard but The Slopes will be open to experienced skiers to warm up their ski/snowboard legs before heading to the mountains.
Aside from skiing and snowboarding, the more adventurous mountain person will be able to try out the snow tubes. These inflatable sledges are perfect for everyone whether you like spinning, sliding or just sledging.
The Warren Smith Ski Academy, the leading British snow sport coaching school, will offer top level coaching for all levels at The Slopes. Ski and Snowboard manufacturers, K2, will be supplying top of the range skis and snowboards.
With the whole of the London Piazza themed like a winter wonderland, The Slopes, along with real snow covered trees and chalet will help create the perfect day out this winter.
A trip to The Slopes could also be combined with a visit to one of The O2's 26 bars and restaurants, a show in The O2 arena or indigO2, or to see a film at the 11 screen Vue cinema.
Tickets start at £15.00 per adult per hour (Ski/board rental £5) and snow tubes £8 per half hour (subject to booking fee). Tickets can be purchased via www.theo2.co.uk or by calling 0844 856 0202.
Address: The London Piazza, inside The O2, Peninsula Square, London SE10 0DX
Nearest Tube station: North Greenwich
Use Journey Planner to plan your route by public transport.
Official Website: www.theo2.co.uk.
Quick Review:
I sent a couple of snowboarding Londoners to try The Slopes. They felt beginners would probably enjoy The Slopes as there were lessons available, but for them (experienced snowboarders) The Slopes were too short. They got down in seconds then had to detach the board and carry it back up the steps and wait in line again. So let's say The Slopes is not great for those really wanting to let rip but if you've never tried skiing or snowboarding before head on down as it's a fun place to try it out.