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The Sun
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
The 10 best outdoor splash parks to take your kids to cool off this weekend – and some are even free
SPLASH OUT And the best outdoor waterparks to find in the UK THE UK is heating up, with highs of 31C for the rest of the week. But if you're looking for somewhere to take the kids to cool off, there are a number of splash parks across the UK. 5 Not to be confused with outdoor water parks, splash parks are usually much smaller and are a much cheaper alternative. From huge pools to some even having free entry, here are our pick of some of the best. Splash 'n' Play, Milton Keynes One of the biggest outdoor splash parks in the UK, Splash 'n' Play has more than 60 water attractions including cannons, tunnels and splash buckets. Sessions run for 45 minutes and cost £6.50 per child (adults go free). Malden Splash Park, Essex Essex 's Malden Splash Park has fountains, slides, and splash pads for kids of all ages. Sessions run for 30 minutes and cost £2.50 per child. Splash Park Barking Kids can interact with the park's mascot Splashy while making the most of the water attractions, while parents can relax on some of the deck chairs surrounding it. Sessions run for 90 minutes and cost £8 for kids and £5 for adults. Victoria Park Splash Park, Cardiff Forced to close early last summer due to a fault, the Cardiff splash park is open again in time for the summer with 33 features including tunnels and jets. Free to visit. Huge new waterpark opens in winter sun hotspot with 14 slides and country's first cable car Blackpill Lido, Swansea Not to be confused with an actual lido, Blackpill Lido has a smaller kids pool as well as a play area and climbing rock. Free to visit. Fishers Farm Park Splash Attack, Sussex Part of Fishers Farm, the splash park has sprinklers, water guns as well as ice cream shacks. Tickets cost £16.95 and includes access to the farm. 5 5 Embankment Splash Park, Northamptonshire The Embankment Splash Park has sprays, mists and even water shoots from the ground that kids will love. Free to use. Rivelin Splash, Yorkshire The long Rivelin Splash in Rivelin Valley Park has three pools as well as jets, sprinklers, bucket drops and water tables. Free to visit. 5 Swanley Park, Kent Part of the huge park is an outdoor splash park with huge fountains in the middle. Free to visit although booking ahead is required. Kensington Memorial Park, London The park, which dates back to 1926, has a huge outdoor splash attraction with fountains and structures. Free to visit. In the mean time, here is a tropical indoor waterpark in the UK. And here is how to find the UK's biggest outdoor waterpark. 5
BBC News
29-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Tettenhall Pool and East Park water play area open for summer
Two council water attractions in Wolverhampton have opened for the Pool and East Park water play are welcomed their first visitors at the weekend, reopening after the winter period and safety city council is encouraging users to enjoy the water safely and be considerate to local Bhupinder Gakhal said: "It's wonderful that we have two great water play facilities in the city and I'd like to remind people of the importance of wearing suitable clothes and shoes while enjoying the city's water attractions and do bring hats and sunscreen on sunny days." "Please also be considerate to local residents when you visit the pool or the water splash play and take your litter away with you," the cabinet member for resident services added."Remember, if you're bringing your dog, please make sure they are kept under control, on a lead and out of the water."The attractions traditionally reopen during the late May Bank Holiday weekend and remain open throughout the summer before closing again in September. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Globe and Mail
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Globe and Mail
Jellystone Park Debuts New Prince Edward Island Camp-Resort
Niagara Falls, Woodstock Locations Enhance Water Attractions Families Urged to Book Summer Vacations Now Editor's Note: A limited number of complimentary and discounted stays are available to qualified journalists, influencers and content creators. Visit request form here: SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- More fun, adventures, and memories await Canadian families this year with the opening of a new Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resort in Cavendish and the recent addition of a huge new water zone at the Niagara Falls location. Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts are renowned for their attractions such as pools and wagon rides, non-stop family activities, up-close fun with the Yogi Bear characters, and glamping-style accommodations. With more than 75 franchised locations across the United States and Canada, Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts operates in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences. In addition to Cavendish and Niagara Falls, there are Jellystone Park locations in Kingston, NS and Woodstock, NB. With many families opting to vacation closer to home this year, Jellystone Park locations in Canada are expected to book up quickly. Visit to make reservations. Discounts and promotions may be available, depending upon location. The new Jellystone Park Cavendish, PEI, which opened May 15, features a swimming pool, jumping pillow, petting zoo, RC track, game room and arcade, as well as a large playground. Yogi Bear, Boo Boo, and Cindy Bear will entertain the kids when they are not creating arts and crafts, enjoying wagon rides, or dancing at the silent disco. Formerly a KOA campground, the location offers new fully equipped glamping cabins, traditional cabins and cottages, RV sites, and rentals. The Cavendish Camp-Resort is owned by Maritime Fun Group, which operates leading family amusement parks and attractions in New Brunswick and on Prince Edward Island. 'In preparation for opening as a Jellystone Park, we have given the park a major facelift,' said Maritime Fun Group President Matthew Jelley. 'Families will appreciate all the new attractions, activities and theme weekends, along with a fresh new look.' More information: Visitors to the popular Jellystone Park Niagara Falls this summer will enjoy the location's huge new water zone which opened last summer. The multiple water slides, splashground, and giant dump bucket will entertain kids for hours. 'Jellystone Park Niagara Falls was already home to the world's tallest inflatable water slide and a heated pool, which have always been a big draw for kids,' said Greg Amadio, owner. 'Now the water zone is definitely a park favorite.' The closest campground to the falls, Jellystone Park Niagara offers a full array of attractions and activities, ranging from mini golf and a jumping pillow to Jellystone Park character interactions and theme weekends. Lodging includes fully equipped luxury cabins, glamping yurts and three-bedroom trailers for rent. Shaded RV and tent sites range from rustic to full hook-up. More information: The Kingston, Nova Scotia location is celebrating its 25 th year as part of the Jellystone Park brand this season. In time for summer vacations, the pool has been refurbished and more RV rentals have been installed. More information: About Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts With more than 75 locations across the United States and Canada, Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts feature fun attractions such as pools and water slides, non-stop family activities, up-close fun with Yogi Bear characters, and glamping-style accommodations. For more information about Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts, please visit For information on franchising opportunities, please visit About Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences (WBDGE) is a worldwide leader in the creation, development, licensing and operating of location-based entertainment based on the biggest franchises, stories, and characters from Warner Bros.' world-renowned film, television, animation, and games studios, HBO, Discovery, Cartoon Network and more. WBDGE is home to the groundbreaking locations of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal theme parks around the world, award-winning Warner Bros. Studio Tour locations in London, Hollywood, and Tokyo, the iconic Harry Potter New York flagship store, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, The WB Abu Dhabi, The FRIENDS Experience, The Game of Thrones Studio Tour and countless other experiences inspired by Harry Potter, DC, Looney Tunes, Scooby-Doo, Game of Thrones, FRIENDS and more. WBDGE is part of Warner Bros. Discovery's Revenue & Strategy division. YOGI BEAR and all related characters and elements © & ™ Hanna-Barbera (s25). Contacts: Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences Lindsay Kiesel
