Valley Ridge

#107 among destinations in the United Kingdom

Winter sport, Ski area

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Valley Ridge in the United Kingdom is a unique place for winter sports enthusiasts, attracting both beginners and advanced skiers. Although this small ski resort may not match the size of its European counterparts, it offers unforgettable experiences on snow-covered slopes, which are available for most of the year thanks to modern snowmaking systems.

Valley Ridge, while not widely known internationally, is popular among the local community and tourists looking for a cozy atmosphere and shorter queues. The resort has several ski runs of varying difficulty levels, allowing comfortable skiing for families with children as well as more demanding skiers.

The ski school operating in Valley Ridge offers lessons for people of all ages, making it an ideal place for those who want to start their skiing adventure. Additionally, advanced instructors help to perfect techniques and prepare for challenges on more demanding slopes.

After a day full of activity, skiers can relax in cozy lodges and restaurants that offer local delicacies and warm drinks, helping to recharge and gain energy for more runs.

Coordinates: 52°6'33"N, 1°4'6"E

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Valley Ridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Chantry Park, Bramford Golf Centre, Broomhill Park, Rede Wood.

4.3 miSE
Park
Chantry Park, Ipswich
111 min walk • Chantry Park is a park located west of Ipswich town centre, in the Ipswich district, in the county of Suffolk, England. It is the largest park in Ipswich and extends over 124 acres.
1.7 miSE
52°5'21"N • 1°5'36"E
Bramford Golf Centre, Ipswich
45 min walk • Outdoor activities, Golf
4.2 miSE
Park
Broomhill Park, Ipswich
109 min walk • Broomhill Park is a semi-natural woodland park between Sherrington Road and Valley Road in Ipswich, Suffolk, England. In older times it was called Broom Hill. The park contains many fine historic oaks and an abundance of Scots Pines.
3.2 miE
Park
Rede Wood, Ipswich
83 min walk • Rede Wood is a 7.5 hectare Local Nature Reserve east of Claydon in Suffolk, England. It was formerly owned by Suffolk County Council, which sold it to a private owner in 2012. It is managed under an agreement between the owner and the council.
4 miSE
Park
The Dales Open Space, Ipswich
104 min walk • The Dales Open Space is a 5.9 hectare Local Nature Reserve in Ipswich in Suffolk. It is owned and managed by Ipswich Borough Council.
4.3 miN
Park
Fen Alder Carr
109 min walk • Fen Alder Carr is a 1.7 hectare Local Nature Reserve south-east of Creeting St Peter in Suffolk. It is owned by Suffolk County Council. This site has diverse habitats, including open water, alder carr woodland and tall fen. There is a large rookery high in the trees, and there are other birds such as siskins, chaffinches and redpolls.
2.1 miNE
Park
Shrubland Hall
54 min walk • Shrubland Hall, Coddenham, Suffolk, is a historic English country house with planned gardens in Suffolk, England, built in the 1770s.
2.7 miSE
Village, Area
Bramford, Ipswich
70 min walk • Bramford is a village in the Mid Suffolk district of Suffolk, England. It is three miles west of Ipswich of which it forms part of the wider Ipswich Built-up area. It was recorded in the Domesday Book as "Brunfort" or "Branfort".
2.8 miSE
Park
Bramford Meadows, Ipswich
71 min walk • Bramford Meadows is a nine hectare Local Nature Reserve in Bramford, on the western outskirts of Ipswich in Suffolk. It is owned by Bramford Parish Council and managed by Bramford Openspaces Ltd.
2.2 miE
Church
St Peter's Church
56 min walk • St Peter's Church is a redundant Church of England parish church in Claydon, Suffolk, England. It is a Grade I listed building, and is in the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. It overlooks the Gipping valley.
2.9 miE
Church, Gothic architecture
St Mary's Church, Ipswich
76 min walk • St Mary's Church is a historic Anglican church in the hamlet of Akenham, Suffolk, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building, and is under the care of The Churches Conservation Trust. It stands in an isolated position in fields 3 miles north of Ipswich.