Looking for a fun way to cool off this summer? Splash parks or splash pads are a great option for families looking to have some water-filled fun! Luckily, there are several splash parks located across the UK that offer a variety of features and amenities.
Get the cossies and swimming shorts at the ready, as we’ve got your guide to the best splash pads across the UK. Featuring interactive sprinklers, outdoor pools, fountains, water jets and much more, they’re a great place to cool off during the summer months!
Splash Pads In The North
Clifton Park Rotherham
Clifton Park
Doncaster Rd, Rotherham S65 2BH
10am-4pm
Free
Puddles Outdoor Splash Park, Liverpool
Surrounded by picnic tables and with plenty of parking nearby it’s a lovely family friendly destination for the school Summer holidays. Opening times are weather permitting.
Marine Point, King's Parade, New Brighton, Wallasey CH45 2HZ
Tuesday- Sunday 11am-5.30pm Last admission 4.30pm
Closed Monday
£8 per child
Happy Mount Park, Lancashire
There are four sessions a day to ensure it doesn’t get too crowded. So, make sure you head to the park kiosk when you arrive to book your slot.
Happy Mount Park
Marine Rd E, Morecambe LA4 6AQ
From 8.30am-dusk
Splash Park is £4 per child
Splash Pads In The South
Cassiobury Park, Watford
Water splash fountains, jets and paddling pools provide something for all ages to enjoy, and interactive push buttons allow kids to control the water flow themselves.
Cassiobury Park
Gade Ave, Watford WD18 7LG
Daylight access
Free
Get Wet! Drusillas Park, East Sussex
Open from Easter to the end of September each year, kids will love running through jets and putting all of the other exciting equipment to the test in the ultimate water playground. Perfect for a quick stop-off or as part of a bigger day out to the zoo, just remember to pack your cossies and a towel for the journey home!
Drusillas Park
Alfriston Rd, East Sussex BN26 5QS
10am-6pm
From £27.50
Danson Park London
Danson Park, Danson Road, Bexleyheath DA6 8HL
Open daily daylight access
Free
Splash Pads In The Midlands
Willen Lake, Milton Keynes
Trust us, there’s no chance of staying dry here! Home to the Super Splash Bucket, Water Tunnels and loads of cannons too. There’s also even a separate toddler area that’s perfect for smaller splashers.
Willen Lake
Milton Keynes
Every weekend and daily during school holidays between April and September.
£6.50 per child
Wet `n` Wild Play at Twycross Zoo, Warwickshire
Twy Cross Zoo
East Midland Zoological Society, Burton Rd, Atherstone CV9 3PX
June-September 10am-5pm
From £18.50
Splash Pads In Wales
Victoria Park Cardiff
Plus, there’s an adventure playground too for when the kids need to dry off. Perfect for a hot weather and keeping the kids cool! Plus, with lots of nearby facilities this is a winning splash pad to visit!
Victoria Park
Victoria Park Rd E, Cardiff CF5 1EH
Seasonal opening Many to September Daylight access
Free
Monkey Island at Cheeky Monkeys
Monkey Island is full of outdoor water fun with a toddler pool for little ones to cool off. There’s plenty of picnic benches close by which is really helpful for parents. You can stay close by your children as they play ready with sun cream and snacks!
Cheeky Monkeys
105 Fairwater Way, Cwmbran NP44 4PS
Open daily from April-September depending on weather conditions 10-4pm
Children 1 year and over £7
Under 1- £1
Adults £1
Splash Pads In Scotland
Splash Zone at Falkirk Wheel, Stirling and Falkirk
You can add some paid activities to your day out but the splash pad is free and will keep your little ones occupied for hours.
Splash Zone The Falkirk Wheel
Lime Rd, Falkirk FK1 4RS
Daily 10am-6pm
Free
Seafront Splash
Once everyone has dried off there’s plenty of other options to entertain all ages. Hire a bike or take a stroll along the promenade. Challenge the whole family to games in the amusement centre or a game of pitch and putt. Kids getting hungry? No problem! Just head into the family run cafe nearby.
Splash Park
1 Traill Dr, Montrose DD10 8SW
Daily daylight access
Free
Ready to explore all the awesome splash pads and splash parks near you? If you love your water fun days out, then we’ve got a few more ideas for you: