New ski resort in Wales hailed as 'a fantastic opportunity' for tourism

The Rhydycar West resort will include an indoor ski slope, water park, indoor and outdoor activity centres, up to 418 hotel rooms, 30 woodland lodge units, and 830 car parking spaces

Wales Online readers have heard that Merthyr Tydfil is set to become home to a major indoor ski slope and leisure resort after councillors approved the ambitious Rhydycar West plans, with the Welsh Government opting not to intervene.

The development will feature the UK’s largest indoor snow centre at 400m, adventure and waterparks, up to 418 hotel rooms, 30 lodges, and 830 parking spaces. It will meet International Ski Federation standards, making it a training hub for Welsh and GB Olympic and Paralympic teams.

Accommodation options include family, luxury spa, and sports-focused wings, alongside detached lodges. The design draws inspiration from successful European facilities such as SnowWorld in the Netherlands and Alpincenter in Germany.

Robin Kellen, CEO of Snowsport Cymru Wales,........

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