The 5 Best UK Water parks

Even though the UK is notorious for being rainy, summertime is still a wonderful time for a family to spend outdoors at a water park. Going to a water park is the best remedy on a hot summer time day! Besides it being fun, they are very cheap and many offer plenty of family discounts.

A lot of these water parks are for children of all ages and they do not seem to exclude any age group. Whether your child is a baby or a toddler, there are plenty of activities and separate areas for them to enjoy. Swimming lessons are also available and will teach your child how to swim and how to handle themselves in the water and on the water rides. This is highly recommended as it is beneficial for their safety.

All of these water parks have set schedules which are built around the school year, so the prices vary depending on the season. The only downside is that these water parks are seasonal and are only open when weather permits. On the plus side though, most of the water parks have plenty of indoor and outdoor activities throughout the year to enjoy, so if the weather isn't nice there are plenty of other options.

This water park is very nicely priced at only about £10 per person for an entire day of water park fun. The interesting thing is that if you wish to just be a spectator, you get a discounted price, however that only allows a limited viewing experience. They also have evening specials that are almost half the price of daily admission which starts at 2 ½ hours before closing. You may also benefit from reduced admission with a group discount if you pre-book at least 12 people.

Splashdown offers plenty of indoor and outdoor activities for all of your family to enjoy. During the winter time a smaller indoor water park is available, however during the summer is when this place starts to come alive. This water park also has birthday party, group, and private bookings available. The prices and minimum amount of people that have to attend vary, however the options are endless.

One of the best year round places out of the ones mentioned is definitely The Dome! They offer the following:

• ice skating
• swimming lessons
• plenty of dry sports
• rock climbing
• spas
• health club
• overnight stay
• restaurants
• live concerts
• conferences

The Dome has around one million visitors per year and 52 different activities to take part in, so it is nearly impossible to take part in everything in a single day!

Season passes anyone? Quaywest is one of the few in the UK that offers season passes to their water park. They also have a general store, plenty of food, a nearby beach, go karts, and allow you to bring a picnic lunch. This water park appeals to all ages with their thrill rides, action and adventure rides, kiddie rides, and spacious swimming pool.

Like the other water parks mentioned above, Waterworld has plenty of group and party booking options available. They also offer a range RLSS and lifeguard courses in addition to First Aid courses, which isn't normally seen in your average water park. Waterworld also offers partnership fundraising options with schools, charities, and youth groups.

When you're lounging around in the sun this summer, why not take a day trip to your local water park? It's great fun for the family and there are plenty of rides and other day time fun to choose from. And most of all, it won't drain your wallet!