A water park offers loads of great ways to splash about and have fun in the water. It's a great day out for families and friends and, luckily, you have several to choose from if you're based in Manchester. If you're interested in aqua parks in Greater Manchester, as well as venues that are easy to reach from the city, this is the list for you. Read on for our guide to the best water parks in Manchester.
A waterslide full of twists and turns on the outside of a building
The best water parks in Manchester
Water parks in Greater Manchester
Aquatic fun in Tameside
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.
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Walker Lane
- Website • 016-136 840 57
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Top water parks near Manchester
Fun pool and more
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.
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60 Leeds Rd
- Website • 0128-266 17 17
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Activities on the water
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.
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Ream Hills Holiday Park, Mythop Road Delamere Lake Sailing & Holiday Park, Chester RoadWild Shore Blackpool
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Big space for indoor fun
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.
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Promenade, Blackpool
- Website • 0125-334 36 02
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Splashing in Southport
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.
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Esplanade
- Website • 0170-453 71 60
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Escape to the tropics
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.
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Festival Way
- Website • 0178-220 57 47
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