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Skiing

The Gosling Ski Centre offers a range of Sessions for all those aged 6+, from beginner to advanced levels.

Recreational Skiing and Private Lessons are also available to book. 

Rental of boots, skis and helmets are all available and included in the price.

Bookings - goslingski.enquiries@GLL.ORG

 

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Junior Group Sessions

We teach 6-18 year olds from complete beginners to intermediate skiers looking to move on to the next level.  Instructors will track your development and supply you with a progress card updated by your instructor after each lesson.

All our instructors hold industry recognised qualification’s, are fully first aid trained and DBS checked.

Please note, pre-booking is required and we will not accept walk ins

Sessions run (subject to change) at the following times:

Saturday 09:30 – 10:30 and 11:00 – 12:00

Wednesday 17.30-18.30 

Price per session, per person: £20 - Skis, boots and helmet are included

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Adult & Junior Recreational Skiing

Saturdays 12:30 – 15:30 and Sundays 11:30 – 15:30

£16.00 per person, per hour

Session rules

  • Pre-booking essential
  • MUST be able to control speed and direction 
  • Confident using Poma drag lift
  • NO Straight runs or jumps allowed

On arrival you will be required to read and sign a declaration agreeing to the above requirements.  The nursery slope is only used for instructor led lessons.  Failure to meet the required skiing standard will result in termination of the skiing session without a refund. 

If you have none or very little skiing experience, you will require tuition prior to being allowed to use the slope recreationally.  

 

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Private Lessons

Private lessons are great when starting a new sport or building pre-exsisting skills. 

Lessons are Subject to avalibility Please email to enquire about dates/times

Duration Base Price Additional Skier
1 Hour £65 £35
1.5 Hours £85 £45
2 Hours £90 £55

 

Family/Friends private lesson 4- 6 people

1 Hour £150
1.5 Hours £205
2 Hours £245

 Private Lessons MUST be pre-booked via emailing goslingski.enquiries@gll.org

Thursday Ski Club

Drop in Ski Session for Adults on Thursdays at 11:00 - 12:00 

Minimum Requirements:

  • Use the drag lift
  • Control of speed
  • Make snow-plough turns
  • Pre-booking not required 
  • 18+ only 

The lessons are a great social gathering as well as improving your skiing ability and technique.

£16.00pp for a 1-hour lesson

Skis, boots and helmet are included

Fun Rings

Session details: 

  • For those aged 6+
  • Sessions are 1 hour long 
  • Sessions are £14.50 per person
  • Discounts may be available for community and school groups
  • For safety reasons, all participants will need to wear long sleeves, trousers and a pair of gloves.
  • Failure to attend with the correct clothing will result in cancellation of your activity without refund.

Public sessions currently run at the following dates and times (subjected to change):

School Holidays Daytime:

Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm

Term Time Daytime:

Weekends Only

Saturdays 12.30-15.30 & Sundays 11.30-15.30

All sessions need to be pre-booked via BETTER UK App/Website

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Beginner ski course dates 2026-2027

 Course dates for 2026

Designed for those that have never skied before, the course comprises 4 x 2-hour sessions (except the Dec course) running on Saturday afternoons 14:30-16:30 and Sunday mornings 10:00-12:00

It is important you can commit to attend each week. Bookings for all Beginner Courses are made via email - goslingski.enquiries@gll.org

October 2026 Beginners Course Dates 
Saturdays - 3rd, 10th , 17th , 24th @ 14:30 - 16:30
Sundays - 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th @ 10:00 - 12:00

 

November 2026 Beginner Course Dates

Saturdays - 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th,  @ 14:30 - 16:30
Sundays - 8th, 15th, 22nd , 29th  @ 10:00 - 12:00

December 2026 Beginner Course Dates

Saturdays - 5th, 12th, 19th, @ 14:30 - 16:30
Sundays - 6th, 13th, 20th @ 10:00 - 12:00

 

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I book?

Private Lessons & Beginner Courses - these are booked via email. Please email goslingski.enquiries@gll.org

Junior Ski Club, Adult Ski Club, Recreational Skiing & Fun Rings are all booked via our app or website - you can use the BOOK NOW button to make this booking. 

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What should I wear?

For all our activities on the slope, we will require you to wear appropriate clothing. This includes gloves, long trousers and long sleeves which must be worn at all times on the slope. Trouser bottoms should be wide enough to fit over the ski boots. Long socks are recommended.

All Equipment; Boots, Helmet and Skis are avaliable to hire and included within the price 

Will my session go ahead in bad weather?

Sessions will be going ahead as usual when raining.

Sessions are cancelled and rescheduled due to thunder & lightning or high winds only. 

Parking

Our carpark is run by Gemini Parking Solutions. Parking is free for 30 minutes and chargeable thereafter. You can pay via the parking machines in the carpark or via any of the QR codes we have displayed around centre. If you hold a valid Better UK membership at Gosling then parking will be included with your membership provided you have registered your vehicle with main reception. Blue Badge Holders are entitled to free parking but must provide their registration to our main reception to validate this. 

Do you offer Snowboarding?

All our snowboard lessons are taken by Lee and his team from Tricktech.

Website: www.tricktech.co.uk

Email: Leetickner@tricktech.co.uk

Mobile:  07919 053342

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