Experience luxury at Whickham Thorns Outdoor Activity Centre (dry slopes), with world-class amenities, private slopes, and exclusive ski experiences.
North East England, United Kingdom
Dry Slope
Traditional Ski Resort
Night Skiing
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Whickham Thorns Outdoor Activity Centre Overview
Key insights
5 insights available
Peak Elevation
36.0
Maximum skiing elevation
Max: 6767 m
Number of Lifts
2
Total quantity of operational lifts
Max: 165 total
Vertical Drop
6.0
Maximum vertical descent distance
Max: 3167 m
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Terrain Difficulty
Beginner
100.0%
Measured independently from mapped ski runs — figures may differ from resort marketing. Terrain statistics are derived from OpenStreetMap data © OpenStreetMap contributors, via OpenSkiMap.
Features
3 features available
Dry Slope
Artificial slope usually made from plastics
Traditional Ski Resort
A classic ski resort with real snow
Night Skiing
Enjoy after-dark skiing operations
Frequently asked questions about Whickham Thorns Outdoor Activity Centre
Where is Whickham Thorns Outdoor Activity Centre?
Whickham Thorns Outdoor Activity Centre is a ski resort in North East England, United Kingdom, at coordinates 54.9500, -1.6600.
How many lifts does Whickham Thorns Outdoor Activity Centre have?
Whickham Thorns Outdoor Activity Centre has 2 lifts, serving 65 ac of skiable terrain.
How high is Whickham Thorns Outdoor Activity Centre?
Whickham Thorns Outdoor Activity Centre has a peak elevation of 36 m, a base elevation of 30 m and a vertical drop of 6 m.
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Resort Quick Stats
36m
Peak Elevation
2total
Number of Lifts
6m
Vertical Drop
30m
Base Elevation
65 ac
Skiable Terrain
Best Time to Visit
18.4cm
Annual Snowfall
11 year average
Peak: February (4.7cm)
3.3cm
Nov
1.8cm
Dec
4.7cm
Jan
4.7cm
Feb
4.0cm
Mar
1.1cm
Apr
Snow Season (Nov-Dec-Jan-Feb-Mar-Apr)
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