The Ramp – Ideal Skate

Indoor ramps are close to being extinct, with skate parts in general. Just the fact there is one in the heart of the Custard Factory; and its run by the guys who own the skate shop next door is a triumph in its self.
Though the ramp is cheap to use its upkeep is amazing, last time I went a few weeks ago a wall light was broken, the owners took the time to go out and get a replacement bulb and fix it n for us.
The ramp is a single half pipe set up with a few different height drop ins, the art on the walls around it set up and atmosphere and it’s easy to see why so many photo and video shoots have taken place here, Nike have almost been known to use the space to air their new skate commercials.
Opening times match the shops but they often do late night and all night ramp parties. We pay £3.50 every time we use it but there is a membership system in place.
UPDATE:
Hot off the press guys, Ideal have moved into another bigger unit next to their old one, they are refurbishing it at the moment but its looking great!

Now I know that I can’t properly review the skate ramp having not used it, but no matter how much I love skateboarding I have zero balance ability. Having dated and hung out with skaters I know the pain to find a good skate spot and the lack of ramps, even more so in a central location. Whilst not a user I love that this space is run by the guys at Ideal for the love of skateboarding and providing a space. It’s not a profit-​making ramp and the details of how to access it, become a member etc. are as follows:
The deal is that they need to pay the rent on the space so you need to give them a little money towards upkeep. That’s all, they aren’t trying to make money from it, just cover the expenses of the place.
It’s £20 a year and then £2 per day or if you a more random visitor then it’ll be £3.50 a time.
If you want to join up you need to visit the Ideal store with 2 passport-​sized photos/​printouts plus the £20 and sign a waiver. And then it’s a go!
The ramp is open when the shop is open plus they do a late night on Wednesdays.