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Craigavon · County Armagh · UK
Northern Ireland’s only outdoor artificial ski centre, featuring a 300m main slope set in a 250-acre parkland estate in County Armagh.
Set within a sprawling 250-acre parkland estate in County Armagh, Craigavon provides the only outdoor artificial ski descent on the entire island of Ireland. The 300-metre main Dendix run delivers genuine vertical drop for high-speed edge transitions, slalom practice, and beginner progression without requiring travel across the Irish Sea.
Main slope
300 m
Surface type
Dendix diamond synthetic matting with automated water spray arrays
Floodlit
Yes
Typical session
120 min
Main slope width
30 m
Beginner slope length
40 m
Number of slopes
2
Lift type
Overhead Button Drag Lift and beginner surface tow
Main lifts
1
Beginner lifts
1
Misting system
Yes
Floodlit
Yes
Booking required
Yes
Best time to visit
Midweek daytime hours (Monday to Thursday from 10:00 to 14:00) when the 300m slope is completely open.
Sustained 15% to 20% gradient across a 300m descent, providing genuine length and pitch for carve training, slalom gates, and beginner skill development.
Beginner
9
Freestyle
7
Surface quality
8
Crowd level
5
Mountain transfer
9
Snow Cubs (Ages 4-7)
Junior Alpine Development Squads
Adult Learn to Ski & Board Tiers
Slalom Race Clinics
Pricing is in Pounds Sterling (£) and matches standard 2026 rates. Standard open practice rates bundle equipment hire (skis/board, boots, helmet).
Rentals
Free Ride
| Monday | 09:00 - 21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 21:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 21:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 21:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 21:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
Accessible via the M1 motorway (Exit 10 Loughside or Exit 11 Lurgan) following signs to Silverwood. Approximately 30 minutes from Belfast and 90 minutes from Dublin, with free on-site parking.
Weekend daytime slots when family tubing sessions and junior ski clubs are running.