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Best Indoor Water Parks in London

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Are you in need for an aquatic adventure? If you’ve got some restless kids with restless tails, then you are exactly the families we NEED to talk to. As you may already know, Indoor water parks in London can be hard to find so we are here to help point you in the right direction with our list of 7 must-visit indoor waterparks in and near London!

Grab your swimming goggles, pick your favourite swimming costume/trunks, and get ready to find your next epic adventure in London…

Why are Indoor Water Parks great family attractions?

There are many reasons families love taking their kids swimming at indoor waterparks. One of the obvious ones being, they’re indoors. UK families know the gruelling pain of rainy British weather all too well and finding reliable days out is important as you want your kids to be happy and have no matter what the weather is.

The second reason is that swimming is one of the best ways to exercise and have fun. Swimming is the only type of exercise that works the whole body. Swimming builds endurance, muscle strength and cardiovascular fitness as well as painting heart and lung health. 

And number reason three… THEY ARE SO FUN!!! Most leisure centres of fun family sessions, splash sessions, splash parks, splash lagoons, tropical pools and more. Kids can enjoy racing down their favourite slides, playing on thrilling rides, climbing aboard pirate ships, using water canons, bobbing along with wave machines and so much more. There are even some UK waterparks that have music and lighting effects to enhance each family’s experience in the water.

Splashdown, Poole

mutli-coloured slides from the inside to the outside of the building at splashdown in poole.
All kids love a good waterpark! And at Splashdown, you don’t need to wait for good weather to make the most of the rides!

This all-action waterpark has 13 thrilling indoor and outdoor flume rides such as Velocity, Infinity, Mississippi Drifter and Black Thunder… just to name a few! Full of thrills, drops and turns every family member will be going back for more!

The under 5s aren’t left out of the fun either with not one, but three splash zones just for them! Including Ricky’s Reef and the interactive water play area Buccaneer Splash.

Shape Location Get directions

Tower Park, Yarrow Road,
Poole,
Dorset,
BH12 4NY

Opening Times

Please refer to the website for opening times as they vary week by week.

Pricing

Spectator £6.00
Under 5 Admission £9.00
2 Hour Admission £16.50
3 Hour Admission £19.00

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Coral Reef Waterworld, Bracknell

multi-coloured lit up water slide at coral reef water park
Mermaids & Mermen, listen up! Do you like waterslides, stormy waters, inflatable rafts, splash pads and explosive speeds? It’s time to book your tickets to Coral Reef Waterworld! Journey across the seven seas in a rickety boat, with sharks circling beneath you. Paddle your way to Coral Reef and arrive at a splashing, & sliding spectacular.

Whether you are planning a birthday party, a half-term/school holidays treat or a bank holiday bonanza, Coral Reef Waterworld is an epic place to take your youngsters for a family day out!

Thrill seekers will revel in the chaos of the Canon: a high-speed, 67-metre drop slide… Toddlers will love the smaller thrills on offer in Little Coral’s Pool. They can shoot out of water cannons, take on water rapids, a delve into the cool pool.

And hey, why don’t parents and grandparents finish off their experience in the Japanese Steam Room? It’s not all pirates and mermaids you know!

Shape Location Get directions

Nine Mile Ride,
Bracknell,
Berkshire,
RG12 7JQ,
England

Opening Times

Monday to Friday 10:30 - 20:45
Saturday to Sunday 09:00 - 17:45

Pricing

General Admission
Adults from £6.85
Kids (6-16) from £4.75
Under 5s: Free
Seniors (64+) from £4.75

Prices change during off/on peak periods, please check the attraction's website for more details.

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The Pavilion, Bromley

pavillion swimming pool with slides
The Pavillion in Bromley is home to lots of fun activities and fitness attractions alongside its popular leisure pool. Families can enjoy a bowling alley, a state-of-the-art gym, a soft play area, table tennis and a bar-come-restaurant.

If you are looking for fun water sessions then your best bet is on the weekend during family splash sessions – this is when they open the flumes up! You can enjoy a couple of water slides here, as well as a wave pool which also runs regularly over the weekends.

Shape Location Get directions

Kentish Way, Bromley BR1 3EF

Opening Times

Monday & Friday
6:30 am–10 pm

Saturday & Saturday
8 am–11 pm

Pricing

Please check for individual sessions prices.

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Waterfront Leisure Centre, Woolwich

kids playing on interactive features in the pool at waterfront leisure
Make a splash this half-term with a trip to Waterfront Leisure Centre in Woolwich! Woolwich is just 30 minutes from London’s city centre via train, so it’s a great indoor waterpark to consider when looking for an aquatic adventure in London.

Build your confidence in the 25m swimming pool! There are up to 6 lanes which are perfect for all your swimming needs. This pool also offers epic Aqua Splash Sessions!

Learning is great and all but what about playtime?! Don’t worry this gym and leisure centre offers heaps of thrills in the splash-tastic leisure pool. Packed out with super cool slides, a lazy river and a wave machine, the kids will have a great time! Psst, there is also a bubble pool

Shape Location Get directions

Woolwich High St, London SE18 6DL

Opening Times

Monday-Friday

6:30am-10:00pm

Saturday-Sunday

8:00am-6:00pm

Pricing

Please check prices online.

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Archway Leisure Centre, Archway

swimming lanes in pool next to white slide at archway leisure centre
Looking for a splashtastic time? Head to the leisure pool for some water fun with super flumes and a sloping beach! There are also 2 spa pools there!

Then when you need some space to relax and destress, head to the sauna for some peace of mind. There is also a steam room too – this room will increase your blood flow, encourage weight loss and cleanse the mind, body and soul…

Whether you want to go wild in the water or chill to max, Archway Leisure is a great indoor water park near London to visit.

Shape Location Get directions

1 MacDonald Rd, Archway, London N19 5DD

Opening Times

Monday
08:30 - 17:00

Tuesday - Friday
06:30 - 21:30

Saturday - Sunday
08:30 - 17:00

Pricing

Please check prices online.

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Leyton Leisure Centre, Leyton

colourful slides in shallow pool at leyton leisure
Forget your standard community pool: Leyton Leisure Lagoon is a spectacular indoor waterpark with flumes, jets and more; your water babies won’t need any persuading to get in here!

Leyton Leisure Centre is home to a large gym as well as a fun-filled lagoon. With multiple swimming pools that offer cool features like a water flume, aqua play area, and a teaching pool for swimming lessons, it caters for everyone.

The leisure centre is accessible for all with a pool hoist, pool wheelchair, accessible changing rooms and more. Find out more about Leyton Leisure Centre on our main site.

Shape Location Get directions

763 High Road, Leyton,
London,
Greater London,
E10 5 AB,
England

Opening Times

Monday
9 am–8 pm

Tuesday - Friday
6:30 am–10 pm

Saturday & Sunday
8 am–5 pm

Pricing

Please check prices online.

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Cascades Leisure Centre, Gravesend

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Who needs the unreliability of an outdoor pool when you got an indoor pool with loads of cool features?

Brave the Typhoon and the Twister flumes. Bob your way through indoor wave pools or shower under the mushroom fountain. Run through waterfalls, feel the fizzy effects of water jets or take your babies to the baby pool where they can shimmy down the elephant slide and make an unforgettable splash in the shallow pool!

Shape Location Get directions

Cascades Leisure Centre, Thong Ln, Gravesend DA12 4LG

Opening Times

Monday - Friday
6 am–9:30 pm

Saturday & Sunday
8 am–6 pm

Check the website for specific session times.

Pricing

Check the website for specific session prices.

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