So, what are your upcoming plans this summer? According to most of us, during summers, visiting any waterpark in Manchester will be the best option to have fun and, as a result, relax by focusing on your mental and physical health.

Manchester is not only famous for its museums but also for its spectacular waterparks. For example, the Wave, Calypso Cove, the Water World, and so on.

1. Here are the 5 Best Waterparks in Manchester

1.1. The Wave Water Park

The Wave is located in Coventry, England. It is an indoor water park. In fact, this water park also has the largest wave pool in the UK, with a capacity of 20 million litres of water. To clarify, this place is mostly famous for its six high-octane slides, namely –

• The Cyclone
• The Crestar
• The Cascade
• The Rapids
• The Riptide
• The Torrent

The water park also has a gym and a wellness centre, a spa, on-site cafes, pools and splash zones, jets, slides and a climbing area that can be enjoyed by the visitors during their visit.

However, visitors can visit this waterpark by personal conveyance because the parking facility is free.

In summary, families with small children can safely enjoy this indoor pool waterpark.

1.2. Water World: Tropical Waterpark in Manchester

Water World is in the city centre of Stoke-on-Trent, England. This waterpark is open almost the whole year, and it also provides an epic experience to enjoy and have fun. But as a result, it is mostly visited during the summer season by visitors.

Nonetheless, it also has a wave pool with a beach effect that offers a relaxing feeling. Both indoor and outdoor pools are there, and as a result, families can also have adventures in the outdoor pools in the summer.

There are about 30 different types of rides in World Water. However, some of the latest rides and features in this water park are –

1. Black Hole
2. Outdoor Pool
3. Wave Pool
4. Bubble Pools
5. Jungle House
6. Jungle Flumes
7. Slides for Toddlers, including boat slides
8. Relaxation Areas
9. Space Bowl
10. Super Flume
11. The Lily Pads
12. The Rapids
13. Hurricane
14. Multi Slide for Family
15. Nucleus
16. Cyclone
17. Thunderbolt
18. Stormchaser

Apart from this, there is a ground for golf, spa and fitness facilities. If you are planning for birthday parties, this place also offers the option of hosting private birthday parties despite the fact that it is a waterpark.

Parties can utilize these rides to host accessible and fun water competitions that encourage exercise and set the atmosphere ablaze. Organizers can also have race Medals for participants to promote the event. Waterparks can also rely on their natural grounds and design to prepare regular competitions with prizes to attract audiences, which is a great way to expand their fame and business.

1.3. Calypso Cove Water Park

Calypso Water Park is a water park themed in Ontario, Canada. It covers an area of about 100 acres, and this waterpark offers visitors a wide variety of fascinating features.

It has two theme rivers, 100 water games, three pools, two children’s areas and 35 water slides. Additionally, it also has 2 VIP Zones, the best restaurants, and the largest wave pool in Canada.

Each season, approximately 400,000 visitors visit the waterpark, and per day, it can accommodate 22.000 visitors. During the summer, the number of visitors is usually high.

Some of the interesting attractions of this place are –

1. Calypso Palace
2. Boomerango
3. Family twisters
4. Zoomerang
5. Vertigo
6. Blackhole
7. Canyon Rafting
8. Pirate’s Aquaplay

The premises of this theme park are smoking-free. The bus parking facility is available along with paid parking, and there are on-site restaurants.

1.4. Alton Towers Waterpark

Previously, Alton Towers Waterpark was known as Cariba Creek. It is situated in Staffordshire, England.

It has ten water slides with seven outdoor and indoor pools along with steam rooms.

The theme of this waterpark is based on a tropical lagoon along with splash landing hotels.

The rides and attractions of this waterpark are –

1. Volcanic Springs
2. The Little Leak
3. Flash Floods
4. The Tipping Bucket
5. Rush & Rampage
6. Calypso Creek
7. The Master Blaster
8. Bubbly-Wubbly Pool
9. Lagoona Bay
10. Wacky Waterworks Treehouse

1.5. Therme Manchester: Upcoming Waterpark in Manchester

Apart from previously discussed waterparks in Manchester, a new waterpark is certainly becoming famous among visitors because of its highlighted features.

Therme Manchester is situated in Greater Manchester, England, and currently, it is under construction. The total estimated cost of this project is £250 million.

In fact, Therme Group UK is planning to soon open its biggest waterpark in 2023, which is built next to the Trafford Centre. It is located in the northwest of England.

There is a wellness centre that opened in 2016 in Bucharest that was worth watching, but the Therme Manchester will be double its size.

To clarify, Therme Manchester will be benefitting visitors with mental and physical health issues. It will offer the visitors well-being spa treatments, water-based fitness classes, and warm water lagoons.

Despite this, Therme Manchester will also be providing its visitors with a wide variety of adventures in its several areas. For example, there are spectacular botanical gardens, swim-up bars, an on-site urban farm, well-being treatments, an all-season urban beach, steam rooms, and immersive digital art.

In fact, visiting families can also expect a dedicated family zone and dedicated adult area in this waterpark by Therme Group.

Richard Land, who is the chief development officer for Therme Group UK, said: “We’re delighted to see the demolition works completed.

It defines a key milestone for us as we continue our journey to bring Therme Manchester a perfect location for our first facility in the UK.”

In summary, it can be said that the project Therme Manchester, near Trafford Centre by the Therme Group, will surely redefine the city’s well-being through its immense architecture.

2. Additional Questions That Might Arise 

2.1. What is the biggest waterpark in the UK?

Sandcastle Waterpark is Britain’s biggest indoor water park located in Blackpool.

2.2. Does the Trafford Centre Waterpark in Manchester have a swimming pool?

There are five pools across Trafford suitable for everyone of any age. The swimming session will last 45/60 minutes to ensure a clean change-up facility. Despite this, swim sessions are available online or by contacting the site here.

2.3. Why did Aqua Splash close down?

A chemical reaction between hydrochloric acid and sodium hydrochloric acid in the watershed was detected in Hemel Hemphouse. As a result, the Aqua Splash closed down. 

Closing Remarks

Finally, it can be concluded that there are several waterparks in Manchester where you can enjoy a perfect weekend with the family.

As previously discussed, despite there being many waterparks in Manchester, the upcoming Therme Manchester will surely attract a large population through its awesome avenue as soon as it opens.

So, why are you thinking twice? Choose an attractive waterpark from the list above, and then try to visit the place to get yourself relaxed this weekend.

Last Updated on February 6, 2024 by Apeksha Soni