The best water parks in Manchester

Hyde Leisure Pool features slides, wave machines, and bubble beds, making the water even more fun. This local water park is a great activity for the whole family. You can make a day of it too – the pool has its own café where you can relax with drinks and food, including kids' meals, after your time in the water.

Located under an hour's drive from Manchester, Pendle Wavelengths is a top destination for fitness and fun. It's known for its fun pool, complete with a 130ft slide, wave machine, and beach-style shallow end. There's a poolside diner here too. On-site, you'll also discover a gym, fitness classes, and a thermal suite with beauty treatments.

The Blackpool and Delamere locations of Wild Shore both take around an hour to drive to from Manchester. These venues are innovative water parks offering exhilarating fun and lots of activities. Each one has a floating playground aqua park with lots of fun features, plus there are activities like paddleboarding, wakeboarding, and open-water swimming.

About 70 minutes' drive from Manchester in the heart of Blackpool, you'll find Sandcastle Waterpark, the UK's largest indoor water park. It's heated to tropical temperatures and features numerous pools, rides, and slides, as well as a spa with a VIP tiki hut. There are several family-friendly eateries here to complete your day out.

Splashworld in Southport takes about 70 minutes to reach from Manchester. This indoor aqua park offers fun whatever the weather. Features here include slides, a bubble spa, and areas where younger children can safely enjoy the water. This attraction also has a diner that serves food throughout the day, as well as hosting birthday parties.

An hour away from Manchester in Stoke-on-Trent, Waterworld is a tropical indoor water park that stays open throughout the year. There are relaxing pools and exhilarating rides and slides, with something for everyone from toddlers to thrill-seekers. The venue also has a poolside restaurant, tiki-themed mini-golf, and a fitness centre.