Top aqua parks near London
Top aqua parks near London
To get a break from the heatwaves and get active this summer, try one of these fantastic waterparks…
1 Thorpe Lakes Aqua Park
A gorgeous aqua park in Surrey with a multitude of activities to partake in for some summer fun, which includes floating islands, slides, and rope swings for both adults and children. There is even an area for tots at the park called ‘aqua tots’, a special session designed for kids 6 and under. Aside from the aqua park there are swimming sessions available on the lake for either fun, fitness, or training. The park also offers boating, wakeboarding, water-skiing, and wake-surfing. Thorpe Lakes is open from May through September.
2 Guilford Spectrum Leisure Complex
Guildford Spectrum offers a wide range of facilities and activities for families of all ages. Aside from its aquatic features, the leisure complex also offers ice-skating, bowling, and a gym. The extensive swimming facility includes a leisure pool, teaching pool, diving pool, and 25m pool. The leisure pool is where the water fun begins, with eight creatively constructed water slides, a wave machine, a tyre ride, a giant flume, and an interactive children’s section that includes tipping buckets, spinning wheels, and sprays. There is also a toddler splash swimming area designated for families with children five and under. The leisure pool is usually open to the public on weekends and school holidays (although it is currently closed until July 2026 for refurb).
3 Thorpe Park
If you’re looking for a thrill, then head to the water rides at Thorpe Park. The amusement park offers a variety of water rides, ranging from quaint to crazy. The Depth Charge is a four-lane water-slide racer for people of all ages. The Storm Surge and Tidal Wave, one of the tallest water rides in Europe, offer extreme experiences for guests with a wild side.
4 Coral Reef Water world
A dreamy watery wonderland in Bracknell, Coral Reef Water World is one of England’s largest and most interactive water parks. Packed with aquatic features such as giant waterslides, an erupting volcano, pirate ship, fountains, and a coral spa—you’re bound to have an endorphin-inducing adventure with the kids. The giant water slides range from easy, moderate to challenging. You can find solace in the coral spa to get some much-needed peace and relaxation. The spa includes three saunas, a spa pool, and a cool pool. This park is suited for all ages, and after partaking in all the watery fun it has to offer, you can finish your day with some food and drink at the Coral Reef Water World café.
5 Legoland Windsor Resort
Legoland’s got a variety of water attractions for kids of all ages such as Drench Towers and the Splash Safari for the little ones. Legoland also hosts more thrilling rides for the older kids: Hydra’s Challenge and Pirate Falls. Both are boat rides with a high chance of getting wet. Dry off on one of LEGO-themed roller coasters.
6 Plastic Playground Wake Park
Head to Plastic Playground Wake Park in Berkshire for a myriad of wakeboarding experiences. Beginner-only sessions are offered for people who want to learn how to knee-board, water ski, or wakeboard. There’s a boat lake, where you ride the wake of a speedboat as your friends watch. Cable Lake’s the more adventurous option, where you can hop over ramps and learn to do other wakeboarding tricks. The wakeboarding site is open year-round for guests, but make sure to wear a wetsuit if it’s cold!
