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Ipswich · Suffolk · UK
Suffolk’s premier outdoor snow sports complex in Ipswich, featuring a 180m Dendix main slope on Bourne Hill, golf range, and high ropes.
Carved down the steep ridge of Bourne Hill on the southern fringes of Ipswich, Suffolk Ski Centre offers an expansive 180-metre main descent that catches fresh valley breezes. The main slope provides ample width for wide slalom gates and continuous carve arcs, serviced by high-capacity drag tows and automated water sprinklers. The broader complex pairs snow sports with an 18-hole golf driving range and aerial high-ropes courses.
Main slope
180 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
2 Button Drag Lifts 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 slope is uncrowded.
Continuous 15% to 18% alpine gradient descending Bourne Hill, delivering a medium-blue profile for edge development, slalom gates, and recreational cruising.
Beginner
9
Freestyle
7
Surface quality
8
Crowd level
6
Mountain transfer
8
Snow Cubs (Ages 4-7)
Junior Alpine Development Tiers
Adult Ski & Snowboard Modules
Suffolk Race Squad Clinics
Ringo Tubing Fun
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 | 09:30 - 21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:30 - 21:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:30 - 21:00 |
| Thursday | 09:30 - 21:00 |
| Friday | 09:30 - 21:00 |
| Saturday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
Located right off the A14 / A137 junction (Exit 56 Wherstead) on Bourne Hill. Approximately 5 minutes from central Ipswich and 40 minutes from Colchester or Bury St Edmunds, with extensive free on-site parking.
Weekend daytime slots and weekday evenings when local race squads and Ringo tubing parties are active.