Xscape Castleford, Leeds

SO WHAT IS THIS PLACE THEY CALL XSCAPE? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Xscape, Castleford describes itself as "the ultimate entertainment destination" a statement that I wholeheartedly agree with. It is the only place I can think of where one can eat, drink, watch a movie, bowl, ski/snowboard, shop, rock climb, skate, or exercise under one roof! Xscape really does capture the true meaning of the saying "something for all the family". Xscape Castelford is located just off Junction 32 of the M62 and with over 1,400 FREE parking spaces finding somewhere to leave the car is never a problem. For those who don't drive it is ...  Read the complete review

The review I am about to write is about the Xscape leisure complex in Castleford, near Leeds. It is an entertainment complex that provides numerous different activities to be enjoyed by people of all ages. As soo as you walk up to the huge complex you can see a fairground outside, there are also lots of restaurants outside the complex, including Nandos, Burger king and Chiquitos to name but a few. When you enter the complex the first ting that you see is an Ariel assault, this is made up of a climbing wall, rope bridges, a sky ride and many more activities, anyone from the age of 6+ can use this, so it is a great way to keep the children ...  Read the complete review

Xscape is a fun day out for all the family, although be warned it could become expensive. There are a number of restaurants such as Frankie and Bennys, Chiqitos etc. There is also a bowling alley, Cineworld Cinema, Rock Climbing Wall and a Ski Slope. THE SKI SLOPE This is perfect for anybody who can ski but is still in the process of learning. You are not allowed on the slope alone if you are unable to ski, you are told that you need to have lessons which cost £20 per person per hour. It costs £21 for an hour skiiing on the slope and this includes boots and ski hire. Please be warned, it is absolutely freezing so wrap up warm. You can ...  Read the complete review

Xscape at Castleford is located just off the M62 and has lots of attractions for the family. There are a number of ourdoor shops here although be warned some of the gear is a lot more expensive here than if you went into Leeds for instance. But the main attractions are the Hughe Ski slope with real snow, the Rock climbing on the indoor climbing wall where you can book lessons or even an introductory course which I have done and is highly recommended There is a massive cinema here that is reasonably priced and plenty of eating places! like Nando's Ask and Chiquitos so when you finsihed skiing or climbing you can go and ...  Read the complete review

Xscape have sites at Milton Keynes and Braehead, Glasgow but my nearest one is Castleford, Leeds approximately 1 1/2 hours drive from Newcastle. Xscape Castleford Colorado Way Glasshoughton Castleford WF10 4TA www.xscape.co.uk Xscape Castleford opened in October 2003 and is located at Junction 32 on the M62 near to Leeds. Built by XLeisure to develop an old colliery site, it is dominated like all their centres by Sno!Zone, an indoor snow slope for skiing and snowboarding. This was the main reason for my initial visit as I wanted to get some practice for my girlfriend and I before I took her for her first snow ...  Read the complete review