Splashing Out with the Family
With the summer holidays just around the corner, no doubt some of our online bingo members will be scratching their heads over how to keep their kids entertained. This month, Littlewoods Bingo is giving you the lowdown on making a splash with the family, in our guide to Water & Slide Parks in the UK.
Besides being a lot of fun, your children will benefit from the physical activity that comes with swimming around and having fun. Below we outline some of the top Water and Slide Parks across the country. There’s bound to be one near you, and most offer discounts for families.

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• Splashdown - Poole, Dorset
• Wet n’ Wild - North Shields, Tyne & Wear
• The Dome Doncaster - Doncaster, South Yorkshire
• Water World - Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire
• Quaywest - Paignton, Devon

Most water parks will cater for all family members, from white knuckle slides with lots of twists and turns for dad and the boys, through to baby splash pools and water features where mum can relax and put her feet up.
After you’ve had a good time out and about with your family or friends, why not tell all your online bingo friends all about it in the Littlewoods Bingo chat room!

Splashdown - Poole, Dorset
Splashdown is a true ‘all seasons’ water park, with some rides open even in winter (indoors naturally). But it’s during the summer months that you can experience all the rides that this park has to offer.
Rides range from the Screamer and Red River Roller for those who prefer their water slides with twists, turns and lots of speed, through to the Buccaneer Beach Lagoon and Landings area for the younger ones to splash about in.
The best time to visit is after the May Bank Holiday, as this is when most of the rides open. It’s recommended that very young children are at least over 1m tall to be able to ride the flumes, and for those lacking confidence in the water there is a special 1m deep fun pool, with warm water and a quiet environment perfect for those who aren’t quite ready for the thrills and spills of a full-blown flume.
The water park also accommodates children’s parties, perfect for getting the kids doing something active whilst having fun with their friends. Swimming lessons are also available.
For more information and a complete list of rides and features, visit the Splashdown website (http://www.splashdownpoole.co.uk/). Why not see if any of your online bingo buddies have been and see what they think!
Sample Admission Prices
Single - £8.00 2 hours - £10 All Day
Family of 4 - £30.00 2 hours - £37.00 All Day
Under 5s - £4.00 2 hours - £5.00 All Day
Opening and closing times and other admission prices vary, so please check the Splashdown website for more information.

Wet n’ Wild â“ North Shields, Tyne & Wear
Open all year round but 7 days a week from July 2nd until September 9th, Wet n’ Wild is one of the UK’s largest water parks.
Set over 3 floors, it offers a range of different flumes and rides for all the family, with the faster rides on the top floor. Those less familiar with water parks are encouraged to start on the slower rides, before moving up the floors to get their super fast kicks.
Wet n’ Wild offers a range of discounts for using the park at off-peak times or during the quieter periods of the year. If you round up some of your bingo mates and get them along, further discounts apply if you pre-book tickets for 12 or more people.
For more information, a list of opening times and admission prices, please visit the Wet n’ Wild website (http://www.wetnwild.co.uk/).
Sample Admission Prices
Standard per person - £9.40
Children under 1.5m - £5.45
Over 60 - £5.45
Spectators - £3.20

The Dome Doncaster â“ Doncaster, South Yorkshire
The Lagoons at The Dome Doncaster offer water and slide fun for the whole family. Choose from 7 different pools, an outdoor Wild Water rapids ride and 3 interactive flumes, the Anaconda, Alligator attack & the River Safari.
If the high speed thrills aren’t for you, then why not relax by the water falls and fountains, or take the kids on the Jungle Frame. The Lagoons is themed like an Amazonia Adventure, and with summer finally here it really comes alive.
For those of you who want to learn to swim or attend fitness classes, The Lagoons offers Aquafit and swimming coaching with qualified professionals.
Opening and closing times vary depending on the school holidays, so it’s a good idea to check out the Dome Doncaster website for further information (http://www.the-dome.co.uk/sport-and-leisure/swimming/).
Sample Admission Prices
Adults - £4.50
Juniors - £3.40
5’s and under - £1.00
Family ticket - £14.80

Water World â“ Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire
WaterWorld has over 400,000 visitors a year, making it one of the most popular water and slide parks around. With a huge choice of rides the park offers something for all the family.
For the thrill seekers, why not try the white-knuckle Twister, with its fantastic light and sound effects, turns and chutes. The Blackhole provides a unique experience as you plummet in the dark towards the foamy waters below.
WaterWorld also has one of the only indoor water rollercoaster rides in the UK â“ the Nucleus. You will literally be turned upside down as you make your way down 375 feet of fast flumes and chutes. If you want to recreate the feeing of ‘surfing’ on some huge waves, then the Typhoon Lagoon is for you. With over 10 different types of wave you’re sure to have a whale of a time.
If you prefer the quieter, gentler approach, WaterWorld also offers a Lazy River, Spa and Bubble Pool and Caribbean themed outdoor pool, complete with real sand, steel bands and BBQ areas.
For a full list of opening times, admission prices and special offers, please visit the WaterWorld website (http://www.waterworld2000.co.uk/).
Sample Admission Prices
Adult (over 15) - £6.50
Child (under 1.1m) - £3.99
Family of 4 - £24.99

Quaywest â“ Paignton, Devon
Featuring eight slides, two kids’ pools, an adult swimming pool and food and retail outlets, Quaywest is a place where you can spend the whole day and have everything on tap you could possibly need.
Catering for all levels of swimmers and water park goers, Quaywest features 4 differing levels of ride, each quicker than the last. As well as a swimming pool, kids and toddlers can get their fix in the shallow water attractions such as the Submarine Adventure and Toon Town Pool.
Once you’re more confident, the speed coasters on offer will give you a good taste of what to expect from the rest of the water park. If you want some rapid action, then the Raging Rapids and Surf Lagoon are sure please.
For our bingo buddies with strong swimming skills, the Trill Rides, complete with scary names such as Devils Drop, Screamer and Wild Kamikaze. The Devils Drop is the ultimate flume for the more adventurous, with a terrifying 65’ freefall into a blackhole runout! Not for the faint hearted - You have been warned.
You can even take a break from the slipping and sliding, dry off and visit Quaywest’s various indoor and outdoor food outlets â“ you can even bring your own picnic.
For full pricing and opening information, please visit the official Quaywest website (http://www.quaywest.co.uk/).
Sample Admission Prices
Adult (14+) - £9.95 All Day
Child - £8.95 All Day
Family of 4 - £35.00 All Day

Get your swimming costumes and Speedo’s ready and get ready for some watery thrills and spills. Whichever water park you choose to visit for a day out, we’re sure you have a great time. Don’t forget to share you adventures with you bingo pals when you get back. Until next time, why not get back into the swing with some great online bingo games here at Littlewoods Bingo.