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Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Popular Scots water park to open EARLY following major revamp
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A POPULAR Scottish water park is set to welcome visitors in days after bosses revealed it was ready to reopen early after a major makeover. The Time Capsule in Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, closed its doors back in March to allow essential upgrades to be carried out to its water feature. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 The Time Capsule in Coatbridge is set to reopen in days Credit: John Kirkby - The Sun Glasgow The waterpark, which was recently crowned the best in Scotland, is located just 25 minutes outside of Glasgow. There is a 25m swimming pool, a Tsunami wavepool, and a Riptide River, and also boasts a wave machine, fun flumes and other 'unique' rides. And the upgrades to the much-loved attraction have seen new pumps and blowers installed to improve the waterfalls and river rapids. The revamp has also seen the full electrical system upgraded, which includes the installation of new wiring that stretches for over a mile. Brand-new colour-changing LED underwater lighting was also installed in some areas to brighten the pool. Repairs were also carried out around the waterpark as part of the works. We're really pleased to be welcoming people back to the Time Capsule. These improvements make visiting the water park a more enjoyable experience for everyone Councillor Geraldine Woods This included new tiles being laid, fixes to the river rapid slides, and new soft rubber flooring being out down in both the Splashdown Island and Coral Cove areas. Even the shower areas have been refreshed to provide a more welcoming space for guests. The upgrades were initially expected to take up to six months. But council chiefs have now revealed that the waterpark will reopen this Friday, on July 19, according to Glasgow Times. I went to France to visit the world's best waterpark Despite the early opening, some parts of the water park are still closed because they are still being worked on. The huge yellow flume and big tipping bucket are still undergoing maintenance. But visitors will be able to use the purple flume when the attraction opens this weekend. Councillor Geraldine Woods, convener of community services, told Glasgow Times: 'We're really pleased to be welcoming people back to the Time Capsule. "These improvements make visiting the water park a more enjoyable experience for everyone. BEST IN SCOTLAND THE Time Capsule attracts over 700,000 visitors each year and remains one of Lanarkshire's most popular attractions. The leisure complex includes a fully equipped gym, an ice rink and a soft play area. And last month it was named on Time Out's list of the UK's top pools. Time Out said: "Glasgow might not be the first location that springs to mind when you think of waterparks, but at the Time Capsule, they have some unique rides. "The Tornado Tantrum flue is so large you could fit a Mini Cooper inside, so there's plenty of room for you and four mates to whizz down together. "There's also a ten-metre-high Storm Chaser: twin flumes named Thunder and Lightning, where you can challenge a friend and see who comes out first." Entry fees range from £3.55 to £6.85 per person. 'Now that the first phase is nearly done, we are delighted to announce that we are once again taking bookings.' It comes a few weeks after bosses at Active NL shared a video on social media giving a sneak peek behind the scenes of the revamp. At the time, they said they were hoping to open sometime this month. In the caption, they added: "It's been a busy few months recharging the Time Capsule waterpark and we are delighted to announce that we anticipate the reopening to be late July. "As we enter the final stages of the most significant upgrade to the waterpark in over 30 years, we're excited to welcome visitors back. "While some of the features such as the tipping bucket won't be in action yet, we are committed to a phased programme of work to restore them." They thanked visitors for their "understanding and patience" during the upgrades phase.
Daily Record
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Scotland's best water park has major revamp and will reopen in just weeks
A well-loved water park celebrated as the best in Scotland is poised to welcome visitors again after a significant revamp. The Time Capsule in Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, shut its doors in March for essential renovations. Initially, it was thought the facility would need six months to complete the overhaul, but the venue is now set to reopen much sooner than expected. North Lanarkshire Council has affirmed extensive work has taken place beneath the surface, which encompasses installing new pumps, updating obsolete wiring and air blowers, along with electrical panel enhancements. Active NL whetted appetites by posting a video on social platforms, offering a glimpse into the refurbished and iconic site, reports the Express. With a note saying: "It's been a busy few months recharging the Time Capsule waterpark and we are delighted to announce that we anticipate the reopening to be late July. "As we enter the final stages of the most significant upgrade to the waterpark in over 30 years, we're excited to welcome visitors back." The update added: "While some of the features such as the tipping bucket won't be in action yet, we are committed to a phased programme of work to restore them." Gratitude was extended to the public for "for their understanding and patience" throughout the closure, and they called for everyone to stay tuned for more news. Situated a mere 25 minutes from Glasgow, The Time Capsule has earned distinction on Time Out's compilation of the UK's top pools. The facility boasts a 25m swimming pool, a Tsunami wavepool, a wave machine, fun flumes, other entertaining features and a Riptide River. Additionally, there's a leisure complex that houses a fully equipped gym, a soft play area and even an ice rink. This massive attraction draws in approximately 700,000 visitors each year from all over the country and beyond, with entry fees ranging from £3.55 to £6.85 per person. For further details, and to stay informed about the official reopening date, visit the North Lanarkshire Council's website.
Scottish Sun
02-07-2025
- Scottish Sun
Scots waterpark crowned ‘best in the country' to reopen in weeks after makeover
Bosses shared a video on social media giving a sneak peek behind the scenes of the revamp MAKING WAVES Scots waterpark crowned 'best in the country' to reopen in weeks after makeover Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A POPULAR waterpark crowned the best in Scotland has revealed it is set to reopen early after a major makeover. The Time Capsule in Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, closed for essential upgrades to its water feature systems back in March. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 The Time Capsule in Coatbridge announced it will to reopen earlier than expected Credit: John Kirkby The upgrades were initially expected to take up to six months, but council chiefs have since announced that the much-loved attraction will reopen in just a few weeks' time. The local authority says it has put new life below the surface of the iconic facility - replacing old pumps and air blowers, upgrading obsolete electrical panels, and replacing over a mile of outdated wiring. Bosses at Active NL shared a video on social media giving a sneak peek behind the scenes of the revamp. In the caption, they added: "It's been a busy few months recharging the Time Capsule waterpark and we are delighted to announce that we anticipate the reopening to be late July. "As we enter the final stages of the most significant upgrade to the waterpark in over 30 years, we're excited to welcome visitors back. "While some of the features such as the tipping bucket won't be in action yet, we are committed to a phased programme of work to restore them." They thanked visitors for their "understanding and patience" during the upgrades phase and urged punters to keep an eye on their social media pages for updates. In June, the Time Capsule was named on Time Out's list of the UK's top pools. The much-loved attraction is located just 25 minutes outside of Glasgow and boasts a wave machine, fun flumes and other 'unique' rides. There is a 25m swimming pool, a Tsunami wavepool, and a Riptide River. World's tallest waterslide And the leisure complex includes a fully equipped gym, an ice rink and a soft play area. The Time Capsule attracts over 700,000 visitors each year and remains one of Lanarkshire's most popular attractions. Entry fees range from £3.55 to £6.85 per person.
Scottish Sun
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Waterpark with ‘unique rides' and endless fun crowned best in Scotland
It draws in more than 700,000 visitors annually MAKING A SPLASH Waterpark with 'unique rides' and endless fun crowned best in Scotland A WATERPARK with a wave machine, fun flumes and other 'unique' rides has been named the best in Scotland. Located just 25 minutes outside of Glasgow, this fun-filled attraction has earned a spot on Time Out's list of the UK's top pools. Advertisement 1 The Time Capsule has been named Scotland's best waterpark Credit: Google The Time Capsule in Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, was named as the country's best waterpark. It boasts a 25m swimming pool, a Tsunami wavepool, and a Riptide River. And the leisure complex includes a fully equipped gym, an ice rink and a soft play area. Time Out said: "Glasgow might not be the first location that springs to mind when you think of waterparks, but at the Time Capsule, they have some unique rides. Advertisement "The Tornado Tantrum flue is so large you could fit a Mini Cooper inside, so there's plenty of room for you and four mates to whizz down together. "There's also a ten-metre-high Storm Chaser: twin flumes named Thunder and Lightning, where you can challenge a friend and see who comes out first." The Time Capsule is currently undergoing essential upgrades to its water feature systems, which include new control panels, electrical repairs and pump replacements. The upgrades began in March and are expected to take up to six months, meaning the waterpark is likely to be closed for most of the summer. Advertisement But the gym, ice rink, and swimming pool remains open during this time. Councillor Geraldine Woods, North Lanarkshire Council Convener of Communities, said: 'We know our loyal customers will be disappointed to hear that the waterpark will close for a few months, but the upgrades will guarantee its long-term future. UK's biggest outdoor waterpark reveals brand new 'island' attraction open this summer 'We carried out a detailed survey of the waterpark, which highlighted certain areas requiring improvement. In order to complete these, the waterpark will need to close for between four and six months.' The Time Capsule attracts over 700,000 visitors each year and remains one of Lanarkshire's most popular attractions. Advertisement Entry fees range from £3.55 to £6.85 per person.
