Southampton's snowsports centre is throwing open its doors - and its slopes - free for 24 hours in aid of Children in Need.

Active Nation, who run Southampton’s sports and leisure facilities on behalf of Southampton City Council, wants to visitors to help ski, snowboard or donut 1,000km before midnight tomorrow night.

From midnight tonight, you can book a slot on the slopes at the Alpine Snowsports Centre in Thornhill Road in return for a donation to the charity.

Alpine manager Clive Marshall said: “This a great opportunity for Southampton to have a go at Snowsports and help our charity Active Nation support and raise funds for Children in Need.

"The challenge is open to all abilities and anyone from 4 years of age can get active, have some fun and help us towards our target, all sessions are free of charge all we ask is that you make a donation on the day.”

Here's what's happening when - to make sure you get your turn, book a slot on 0300 0200 135

Midnight to 2am: Donutting

3am: Discovery ski or snowboarding

5am: Discovery ski or snowboarding

7am: Discovery ski

10am – 12 noon: Donutting

2pm: Discovery Snowboard

4pm: Discovery Ski

4pm: Sledging

5pm – 7pm : Afterschool Club

7pm – 10pm: Free Style

10pm: Midnight Donutting

Midnight to Midnight: Practise Skiing