Best UK indoor waterparks

Whatever the weather let’s go for a splash,
These top indoor waterparks are well worth the cash,
From Splashdown to Alpamare and many more,
There are so many flumes and slides to explore!

Calypso Cove Waterpark; Barnsley, South Yorkshire

All the family will be thoroughly entertained fun at this brilliant pirate-themed water park which is home to some seriously cool slides and flumes! Check out Terror Torrent which is one of the UK’s fastest indoor flumes, or how about the family-friendly Kraken which lets you choose your own music to slide down to – how cool! Find out more.

Alton Towers Waterpark; Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire

Often forgotten about whilst everyone explores the theme park, the waterpark at Alton Towers is equally as incredible! With rides to keep the adrenaline junkies happy such as the Master Blaster Water Coaster, there is also plenty on offer for the little ones. So if your legs are feeling tired from walking around the theme park or you need to cool down, pay the waterpark a visit! Find out more.

Wet ‘n’ Wild; North Shields, Tyne and Wear

Your little adrenaline junkies will love trying out the wild rides having fun with the wave machine. For the braver visitors, there is The Kamikaze which has an 80 foot drop – eeek! There is lots on offer for smaller visitors too and check the website for parent and toddler swimming sessions. Find out more.

The Time Capsule Waterpark; Coatbridge, Scotland

Located within a complex which has an Ice Rink and Sports Centre, this waterpark has exhilarating colourful water slides including the Tornado Tantrum, Tsunami, Riptide River and Coral Cove which thrill seekers will love! It’s not all slides though, there is also a 25-metre long pool for the little ones to practise their swimming. Find out more.

WaterWorld; Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire

A visit to this fantastic indoor tropical aqua park is a must during the school holidays and you’ll be guaranteed a splashing good time! Race your friends down the slides, swing on the lily pads and enjoy the wave machine. There is also an aqua disco held on a Friday night for all the family which includes the use of the water rides and slides too! Find out more.

The Rapids; Romsey, Hampshire

This fantastic leisure pool is a real hit with children and adults of all ages and offers plenty of fun. Ride the rapids, enjoy the flume and for the little ones, there is a pirate ship to explore. There are also bubble seats and a HUGE bucket which tips water so dodge it if you can! Find out more.

Sandcastle Waterpark; South Beach, Blackpool

This large indoor waterpark is one of Blackpool’s leading tourist attractions. Great for water babies of all ages you’ll find waterslides, fun pools, a wave machine, a lazy river, water shoots and much more. There is also a range of dining options so you can relax with a coffee whilst the children play. Find out more.

Oasis Beach Pool; Bedford, Bedfordshire

Head to this tropical paradise which will keep the kids entertained for hours with two wild flumes, a wave machine, a mushroom fountain, a beach area and much more! And as we’re now enjoying the sunny weather a real highlight is the outdoor lazy river float ride! Find out more.

Waterworld; Newquay, Cornwall

With something for all the family, this fully equipped indoor swimming pool is great for escaping the hot sunshine or even the rain clouds. With a tropical fun pool, a snake fountain, two flumes and so much more, you are guaranteed that the kids will have a great time! There’s even a 6 lane 25-metre swimming pool to practise your swimming techniques! Find out more.

Alpamare, Scarborough

Originated in Switzerland, Alpamare Waterpark is now open in England! – Take your kids for a wet and wild day of fun, with 4 exhilarating slides for those brave enough,  you can ride alone or with your friends and family. There is also a wave pool which erupts every half an hour, huge main pool, outdoor heated pool and splash area for the little ones! Mum’s can relax in the outdoor 35 degrees infinity pool filled with healing iodine water! Find out more.

Splashdown; Poole, Dorset

For a flumin’ great day out for the whole family, you can’t go wrong with Splashdown. This fantastic water park is great for all ages. With over 12 slides and flumes, for the younger visitors, there is the Little Buccaneers SplashZone with a starter flume, play area and a toddler swimming pool. For the thrill-seekers of the family, there is The Screamer with it’s vertical drop, Spacebowl, Tennessee Twister, Black Thunder and Baron’s Revenge. Our personal favourite is the Mississippi drifter where you can ride the rapids on a rubber ring and even take a short trip outside! Find out more.

The Leisure Pool at Leisure World; Colchester, Essex

For an action-packed day out the Leisure Pool at Leisure World will provide the kids with exactly that! A real family friendly attraction, the little ones will absolutely love the water cannons, bubbles, crazy river, tipping buckets and loads more! There’s also a 13-metre flume to zoom down, for those looking for something a bit more crazy! Find out more.

Blue Lagoon Water Park; Narberth, Wales

Bring the kids along to Blue Lagoon where they will enjoy plenty of exciting rides, rapid rivers and flumes. The main feature is the large wave pool with a sloping beach area, however, for a more relaxing experience, there is a lazy river to just float around plus an outdoor hot tub. For the younger visitors, there is a special area called Nippers Cove which they can explore! Find out more.

Breckland Leisure Centre & Waterworld, Norfolk

Located in the heart of Norfolk, this leisure centre offers a fun pool with slide, 25m swimming pool, sports hall, indoor bowls green and many more. They also have Aqua Babies classes which is a great way to introduce your little ones to a swimming pool environment. Find out more.

Marina Leisure and Fitness Centre; Great Yarmouth, Norfolk

The Marina Centre offers a fun leisure pool with beach entrance, toddler lagoon and play slide, wave machine and water slide. Play a race across their brand new inflatable ‘The Destroyer’ as part of the exciting Inflatable Fun session. Join their Family Fun sessions which are designed for all family to enjoy a dip in their heated pool. Find out more.