Six of the Best UK Waterparks and Recommended Holiday Cottages
Suppose you're looking at cottages with pools for your next self-catering holiday and finding them a little beyond your budget. May we suggest an alternative that will certainly please all the children and teenagers in your family or group? Why not book a holiday cottage near a waterpark? The UK has some lovely waterparks suitable for all ages. In case you're not sure how we categorise a water park, it's a large outdoor facility with multiple water slides, pools, and other water-based attractions. A lot more than just a pool with a diving board and slide! Many are designed with a theme in mind and include amenities such as cafes. Some of the best ones will keep families entertained for a full day and many offer repeat-visit discounts. Here are some of our favourite waterparks in the UK
Name: Splashdown Poole
Facilities: 1. Splashdown Poole boasts thirteen exhilarating indoor and outdoor flume for body and tyre rides.
2. Interactive Splash Zone and Toddler Pool for younger visitors.
3. Buccaneer Beach and Sun Terraces for suntrap relaxation
Info: 1. Some flumes are seasonal and only in operation from April to September. Check the website for details when planning your visit.
2. Under fives can be happily entertained in the Interactive Splash Zone and Toddler pool.
3. Tickets must be booked online in advance of your visit. There are no walk-in admissions permitted.
Catering: The Splash Cafe
Address: Splashdown PooleTower Park, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4NY
Telephone 010202 711589
Email: poole@splashdownwaterparks.co.uk
Website: https://www.splashdownwaterparks.co.uk/poole
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Name: Splashdown Quaywest, South Devon
info: The largest outdoor waterpark in the UK, so perfect for holidays from late spring to the end of the school summer holidays. Before travelling it is recommended
you check the days of operation and availability.
Facilities: Devils Drop
The Screamer
Wild Kamikaze
Raging Rapids
Surf Lagoon
Sidewinder
Corkscrew
Wet and Wild
Three Fall: a new multi-lane slide for 2023
20m Swimming pool
Gold Coast Traditional Seaside Amusement Arcade (Closed in 2023 while being relocated. Re-opens in 2024)
Other info. Advance booking via the website is essential. There are no walk-in admissions.
Catering: Beach bar
Shop: Sunrise Beach and Snack Shop
Marshfield Farm ice cream hut
Address: Splashdown Goodrington Sands, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6LN
Email: quaywest@splashdownwaterparks.co.uk
Telephone 01803 555550.
Website: https://www.splashdownwaterparks.co.uk/quaywest
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Name: Blue Lagoon in Pembrokeshire
Info: Part of a larger leisure resort with climbing walls, retail shops and even a Merpool for children. The main pool has a gently sloping beach.
Facilities: Wave pool - indoor
Four flumes - indoor
Lazy river for drifting - outdoor
Bubble pool - outdoor
Spa (outdoors)
Outdoor patio with sun loungers.
Other info. Blue Lagoon's facilities are heated by a biomass plant in a nearby energy centre using fuel delivered by local farmers
Catering: Cafes and Restaurants
Shop: The Wave Shop for all swimming essentials
Address: Narbeth, Pembrokeshire, Wales, SA67 8DE
Email: reservations@bluestonewales.com
Telephone: 01834 862400
Website: https://www.bluestonewales.com/resort/blue-lagoon-water-park
Indoor/Outdoor:
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Name: Time Capsule Waterpark
Info: You can tell that this is a popular destination: You must book and pay for your visit to Time Capsule Waterpark in advance.
View Prices and Book Tickets here. .
Facilities: Splashdown Island: Tipping water bucket holds 2,000 litres of water, takes approx. 9mins to fill and tips approx. 72 times on a peak day.
Tornado Tantrum: You could fit a Mini Cooper inside this flume!
Twin Storm Chaser Flumes: Named Thunder and Lightning. Race a friend down 100m long flumes to see who emerges first.
Tsunami Wave Pool: When the wild waves are in full flow they can reach up to 2.3m in height.
25m swimming pool
Cove Island - a sheltered pool area for parents with little children to splash around togthe
Other info. .
Catering: n/a
Shop: n/a
Address: 100 Buchanan St, Coatbridge ML5 1DL
Email: timecaprecep@nlleisure.com
Telephone 01236 812679.
Website: https://www.activenl.co.uk/time-capsule-waterpark
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Name: Alton Towers Waterpark
info: If you thought Alton Towers was only about fully-clothed white-knuckle rides, think again. This lovely Caribbean-themed pool feature flume and amenities for all
ages, from tots to teens to the young at heart.
Facilities: Master Blaster Ride Flume (Indoor)
Rush n Rampage Flume (Indoor)
Lagoona Bay Waterfall
Wacky Waterworks
Bubbly-Wubbly Pool
Flash Floods Outdoor Flume
Little Leak Playpool for toddlers and their parents
Other info. Tickets for entrance to the theme park are not valid for the Waterpark. Children under 8 must be accompanied by parents in the water with them. Parents of
children aged 8-11 must be accompanied inside the waterpark with them. Children aged 12+m can be unaccompanied
Catering: Yes
Shop: n/a
Address: Alton Towers Resort, Alton, Staffordshire, ST10 4DB
Email: Use Website
Telephone n/a
Website: https://www.altontowers.com/explore/waterpark/
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Name: Alpamare, Scarborough
info: A lovely mix of water park flumes and superb spa facilities. There are minimum height and age restrictions on some of the larger flumes
Facilities: Snow Storm
Black Run
Olympic Run
Cresta Run
Wellness Spa: steam & sauna baths, bubble jet pools, infinity pool and spa treatments
Catering: Cafe and poolside catering facilities
Outdoor bar (weather permitting)
Shop: n/a
Address: North Bay, 28 Burniston Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12 6PH
Email: reception@alpamare.co.uk
Telephone 01723 339859
Website: https://www.alpamare.co.uk
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