Best UK Indoor Water Parks To Visit In

Indoor water parks are a popular activity during the whole year. On a rainy day, or even when the weather is just too hot to be out and about in, a waterpark is a great option to spend half a day out. 

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Indoor Water Parks South West England

Splashdown Waterpark

Yarrow Road, Poole, BH12 4NY

There are 13 slides at Splashdown waterpark to enjoy, with varying levels of adventure and difficulty. Whether you’re an adrenaline junkie or perhaps enjoy smaller slides, there’s something for everyone.

For the little ones under 5, you’ll discover 3 splash zones just for them. For the less adventurous, try the Buccaneer Beach and Sun Terraces. 

The Screamer is a high speed water ride. Go through 40 metres of slide in under 5 seconds. This is a high-speed water ride that is not for the faint-hearted! Infinity has funky laser lights dance to the music as you slide around the bowl before plunging into the pool below. 

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Indoor Water Parks West Midlands

Waterworld

Festival Park, Etruria, Hanley, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 5PU

This tropical indoor waterpark is open all year round in Stoke On Trent. The water is always 30 degrees, and there are over 30 different rides and attractions for the whole family to enjoy.

During the Summer months, there’s even an outdoor pool to enjoy those sunny days. Discover adrenaline rides including Thunderbolt, Storm Chaser and Cyclone. Family rides include the family multi slide, the rapids, the Lily Pad and the Python.

You don’t even have to get dressed to enjoy your lunch as Water’s Edge restaurant is located right on the poolside. Session times last for three hours when you arrive at your chosen booked time slot

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The Wave

New Union St, Coventry CV1 2PS

Rides at The Wave include the Crestar which involves flashing lights and giant spheres. The Cascade is an enclosed water tunnel ride taking you through bright colourful sections.

The rapids will throw you uphill before you come back down again, around corners and through tunnels.

Feeling brave? Try the Torrent. The floor will disappear beneath you as you shoot down to the ground level. When it’s time for a bit of relaxation, hop into the lazy river and float around enjoying the bubbles and jets. 

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Alton Towers Waterpark

Farley, Stoke-on-Trent ST10 4DB

The waterpark at Alton Towers has indoor and outdoor areas and is open all year round. Why not combine your visit with an overnight stay at the theme park, perhaps in one of the stargazing pods. At Christmas time, you can also enjoy a unique santa sleepover experience.

You can enjoy  lazy rivers, crazy cannons, and the adrenaline Master Blaster coaster that has high speeds. There are also interactive play areas, water slides and the Bubbly Wubbly outside pool. Don’t forget about the Flash Floods flume ride if you dare!

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Indoor Water Parks Yorkshire

Calypso Cove Waterpark

Metrodome Leisure Complex Queens Ground, Queens Rd, Barnsley, S71 1AN

Discover some of the fastest flumes in the UK at Calypso Cove in Yorkshire. There’s plenty of waves to jump and slides galore. You may have built up an appetite after all that water fun, so don’t forget to check out the poolside cafe. Booked sessions last for 90 minutes via a times booking process.

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Alpamare UK

28 Burniston Rd, Scarborough, YO12 6PH

You’ll find a variety of pools at Alpamare including the gigantic wave pool, outdoor garden pool and an outdoor infinity pool.

Are you brave enough to take on the Cresta run, Olympic run, Black run and the Snowstorm flumes? After all that you may need a sit down in the outdoor bar. There is a large pay and display car park on site.

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Indoor Water Parks North West

Sandcastle Waterpark

South Beach, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 1BB

Sandcastle Waterpark is the UK’s largest indoor waterpark. It’s also home to the Master Blaster, the world’s longest Indoor Roller Coaster water slide.

There are more than 18 rides and attractions in this popular waterpark in Blackpool, perfect for thrill seekers and those wanting a more gentle experience too.

The water is tropical, set to 84 degrees fahrenheit, making you feel as though you are anywhere but the UK.

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You’ll find a council pay and display car park close by, as well as a large changing area and showers inside. 

For the thrill seekers, you’ll love Master Blaster, Sidewinder, Montazooma, Aztec Falls and Duelling Dragons. Then for plenty of family fun, check out Typhoon Lagoon wave pool, Treetops water chutes, the Caribbean Storm Treehouse, Shimmerin’ Shallows, Ushi Gushi River Creek, HMS Thundersplash and Fort Riptide.

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Written By Angela Spicer

Angela Spicer has been enjoying family travel for over ten years. She has been on multiple trips to Walt Disney World, Disneyland Paris, and also exploring various locations in the UK.

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