You are never too old to have fun in the waterparks, and everyone loves some splashing. Speaking of water parks, the UK has an array of lists to choose from where families, especially kids, can have unlimited fun.

The UK houses several impressive waterparks with great wave pools, splash zones, and thrilling waterslides. Whether you are a fan of an outdoor or indoor water park, the UK has you covered when it comes to relaxation.

In this article, we have curated a list of some of the best waterparks to explore and enjoy through our research. So what are you waiting for; plan a fun family getaway, put on your swim shorts, and make the most of the summer by jumping around these exciting waterparks.

1. Alton Towers Waterpark

Alton Towers Waterpark is an indoor waterpark located at Alton Towers Resort in Staffordshire. It is considered one of the greatest indoor waterparks, featuring a tropical theme and giving off Caribbean vibes. It is a beach lover’s paradise that guarantees excitement on a hot summery day.

The major attractions of Alton Towers Waterpark include a lazy river, bubble pools, adventurous flume rides, water slides, and water coasters, including Rush ‘N’ Rampage and Master Blaster. The park also features pull ropes, water wheels, buckets, cannons, and more.

The water park also has an outdoor water pool for children during summers, Bubbly Wubbly, and Flash Floods for an outdoor flume adventure. Kids can also enjoy the popular interactive water play area Wacky Waterworks Treehouse, which has over 70 interactive and collective water features.

The Tripping Bucket soaks everyone with 1000 liters of water, and the Little Leak is a fun shallow pool for the kids. Also, there is a beautiful and peaceful waterfall named Lagoona Bay, where you can enjoy serenity and scenic beauty.

2. Sandcastle Waterpark

One of the largest indoor waterparks, Sandcastle Waterpark, located in Blackpool, has more than 18 amazing water rides. It also has a big swimming pool named Mon Tsunami, lazy rivers, and water attractions for kids named Wet Willies. The water park also houses an entertainment complex called the Sandbar.

You will have that adrenaline rush while enjoying the Typhoon Lagoon wave pool or riding the world’s longest indoor rollercoaster, Master Blaster. You must also try the Aztec Falls, where an abrupt drop will fling you into absolute darkness to the bottom of two dragon slides. Sounds fun, right?

Some of the famous attractions and thrilling water rides of this park include Sidewinder, Duelling Dragons, Montazooma, Caribbean Storm Treehouses, HMS Thundersplash, Ushi Gushi River Creek, Fort Riptide, and Treetops Water Chutes. Moreover, the park has a spa area for adults to relax and delicious food and drink facilities.

3. Blue Lagoon Water Park

Located in Narberth, Wales, Blue Lagoon Waterpark is part of Bluestone National Park Resort and one of the UK’s first indoor waterparks to be heated by biomass. The entire water park complex is eco-friendly, allowing visitors an impressive waterpark experience.

The highlight of the Blue Lagoon Waterpark is the extensive and vast glass ceiling, which allows guests to enjoy the water rides and the scenic view of the sky.

This waterpark offers innumerable activities for adults and children. It features a wave pool with varied wave styles, a lazy river where you can relax your lazy bones, four water chutes, bubbling geysers, an indoor beach, and an open-air spa. In addition, the park also houses water cannons and water jets.

The most approved kids’ attraction at this water park is the Baby and Activity Pools, which are kept warm so the children can have a great and comfortable time. You must tour the Seven Seas Ride, an open-top where you get popped outside the complex and thrown into the plunge pool before re-entering.

4. Splashdown Quaywest

Splashdown Quaywest is one of the biggest outdoor waterparks. It is located on Goodrington Sands Beach in Devon. It is very popular and is an absolute bliss for entertainment. This outdoor water park was inaugurated in 1988 and featured thrilling slippery water slides and rotating tyre rides.

Some of the showstoppers of this water park include the Screamer, Devil’s Drop, Corkscrew, Wet and Wild mat rides, Raging Rapids, and Sidewinder. For toddlers, there is a fun splash pool and toddler Pool where the infants can experience the fun of a lifetime.

If you are a thrill-seeker, try the Wild Kamikaze ride. You are hastened into and out of 60 tactic meters and then allowed to fall downwards through three steep drops. And if it still hasn’t quenched your thrill thirst, face the Devil’s Drop, where you will be vertically dropped from a height into a black hole.

5. Waterworld

Located in Staffordshire, England, Waterworld is one of the UK’s go-to waterparks. It has indoor and outdoor zones, different water rides, and fun activities.

The water park has an exotic ambiance and features some of Britain’s fastest and tallest water slides. The Water Rollercoaster will surely give you an adrenaline rush, but it’s not for the faint-hearted.

The waterpark also houses some fantastic slides, including Bubble Pools (outdoor and indoor), a UFO-themed Space Bowl, the Nucleus Black Hole and the Python, and Thunderbolt, which is the first waterslide trapdoor drop in Britain.

For kids, there are facilities like bubble and wave pools, including Lily Pads and Rapids. It also has an interesting Jungle House and slides for toddlers and children to explore. Visitors mostly prefer the outdoor pool during summer. The leisure resort of Waterworld has a spa facility and a mini golf game.

6. Alpamare

Located in Scarborough, Yorkshire, Alpamare Waterpark is one of the most unique waterparks. It features play areas, water splashes, wave pools, artistic waterslides, and a wellness spa.

Inaugurated in 2016, this water park’s popular waterslides include Black Run, Cresta Run, Snow Storm, and Olympic Run, along with the classics, which include four flume rides and a large main pool.

There is also an outdoor infinity pool and a pool with picturesque garden views, both heated and filled with healing iodine water. Kids mostly use the wave pool, and the theme park play area is great for infants.

The wellness spa houses bubble jet pools, a hammam, a sauna, steam baths, and satisfying treatments. Also, you can satiate your hunger pangs at the Alpamare restaurants, which serve hot meals.

7. Time Capsule Waterpark

The Time Capsule Waterpark, located in Coatbridge, Scotland, is one of the most loved waterparks for some unique water rides. If you like white-knuckle water rides, this is the ideal spot. The waterpark features twin flames and a robust wave pool.

Toddlers and infants will love Cove Island for some good splashing and exploring the play materials. The massive Tornado Tantrum Flume is a great ride to whizz down with friends.

The Storm Chaser is another unique and adventurous water ride at Time Capsule Waterpark. There is also an extra pool with less depth for the tiny tots and their parents to sit and relax.

8. Let’s Go Hydro

Let’s Go Hydro is one of the waterparks featuring inflatable water playgrounds. This waterpark features floating trampolines, high slides, and climbing walls that are so much fun to explore. It is bouncy and watery, and the excitement never ends. You can also enjoy water sports, including open swimming, kayaking, and wakeboarding.

The playground also houses safari tents, BBQ huts, and houseboats for caravanning and overnight stays. Moreover, a floating cinema is built on an inflatable ring, and you can enjoy watching all the classic movies for a night.

Takeaway

Undoubtedly, plenty of amazing waterparks exist for a perfect summer weekend escape with your family. So, plan which of the above-listed waterparks you will visit this year and drown yourself in happiness and excitement. Also, please let me know which of your favorite waterparks you want to visit.

Last Updated on May 7, 2024 by Arnab Nandi