Splishing, splashing, diving… if you’re on the hunt for Yorkshire’s best water parks, you’ve come to the right place.
A trip out to the water park is the perfect day out for kids and adults alike, and luckily for us, Yorkshire is awash with them. From whizzing down the UK’s fastest flume to floating away down the lazy river, there’s fun for the whole family to be had at some of the region’s best water parks. So, go on, grab your cozzie and dive right in at the deep end!
Calypso Cove
Ahoy, matey! Set sail for Calypso Cove and you’ll come across hidden treasure – or maybe just one of the best water parks in Yorkshire. It’s a pirate-themed aquatic haven found within Barnsley’s Metrodome Leisure Complex, complete with a wave machine, an interactive splash zone, and of course, a variety of slides and pools.
Reach high speeds on Terror Torrent, the UK’s fastest flume, slide down into the belly of Eruption and climb aboard the Sunken Galleon, fully equipped with water guns for a splash-filled frenzy. For only the bravest of buccaneers, you can even walk the plank off a three-metre diving board into the pool below.
Where? Metrodome Leisure Complex Queens Ground, Queens Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 1AN.
How much? Entry starts from £4 for under 3s, £10.50 for under 10s and £12.50 for standard tickets.
Get it booked: barnsleymetrodome.com/waterpark
Alpamare
You’ll be hard pressed to find a better water park in Yorkshire than Alpamare – it has everything kids and adults alike could possibly want. The Alpine-themed attraction boasts everything from gigantic wave pools to exhilarating state-of-the-art facilities, making it a must for water babies.
You’ll start off by taking a dip in the main pool, where metre-high waves erupt every 30 minutes. Then, it’s time to turn things up a notch by whizzing down a water slide or two, from the twisting Cresta Run to the four-man Snow Storm. The fun continues outside, where two 35-degree pools and a sun terrace await.
Where? 28 Burniston Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12 6PH.
How much? Entry starts from £12 for adults, £9 for children and £3 for toddlers under 3.
Get it booked: alpamare.co.uk
North Yorkshire Water Park
Credit: David Harrison
North Yorkshire Water Park is a playground for children and adults alike. From paddleboarding to kayaking, wakeboarding to open water swimming, chances are if you’re looking to get wet and wild, this is the place to do so. Need a couple of recommendations? We jumped in at the deep end with their adrenaline-packed AquaPark and couldn’t get enough of it.
Elsewhere, there are three different courses to choose from, all on the picturesque Wyndham Lake. The Warrior Course is the most challenging but the most fun, with massive inflatable slides, rope swings, big jumps, obstacles, climbing walls and trampolines, all on the water. Yep, you heard that right.
Where? Wykeham Lakes, Long Causeway Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO13 9QU.
How much? Entry starts from £18 per person.
Get it booked: northyorkshirewaterpark.co.uk
Huddersfield Leisure Centre Splash Park
If you’re on the hunt for an indoor water park in Yorkshire that’s perfect for kids, look no further than Huddersfield Leisure Centre’s Splash Park. It was designed with little ones in mind, and with a whole host of water features, slides and shallow pools, they won’t be bored anytime soon.
We recommend kicking things off with a zoom down the flume, before making a splash under the tipping water buckets. No trip would be complete without a whirl on the Sidewinder, a colossal U-shaped structure which boomerangs you sky-high and back to earth in a giant rubber ring. Finish off by winding down with a float in the Lazy River and you’ve had yourself a splashtastic day out.
Where? Spring Grove Street, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 4BP.
How much? Entry starts from £4.40 for adults and £2.50 for kids.
Get it booked: yeahdaysout.co.uk/attractions/splash-park
Sheffield Cable Waterski and AquaPark
Run, jump and swim to your heart’s content at Sheffield Cable Waterski and Aqua Park, one of the best places for outdoor water activities in Yorkshire. Budding wakeboarders, cable skiers and paddleboarders are all in good company here, but if you want to unleash your inner child, why not head on over to the AquaPark?
One of the biggest inflatable water courses in the country, you’ll whizz down slides, reach new heights on trampolines, tackle climbing walls and more. If you’re up to the challenge, have a go on the Blast Bag, a giant inflatable pillow which will catapult you and your pals into the air before plummeting into the water below.
Where? Rother Valley Country Park, Mansfield Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S26 5PQ.
How much? Prices start from £20 per person.
Get it booked: sheffieldcablewaterski.com
