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A Deep Dive Into the Best Water Parks in Scotland
If you’re looking for some fun time with the family, visiting water parks for the weekend in Scotland is a great idea. Who doesn’t want to splash around in the water and even get a bit competitive?
Here are some of the best water parks in Scotland that you should check out!
Wobbly Water Park Scotland
Website: https://www.lochken.co.uk/activities/activity-options/wobbly-waterpark
Address: Schirmer’s Bridge, Loch Ken, Parton, UK
Contact details: +44 155 650 2011
Operating hours:
- Monday to Friday and Sunday – 9 AM – 6 PM
- Saturday – 9 AM – 4 PM
Price:
- £30 per person for every session
A part of Galloway Activity Centre, Wobbly Water Park Scotland has inflatable assault courses that are fully instructor-led. Even if it’s out on the open waters of Loch Ken, it’s safe with a lifeguard on duty and air gaps on their obstacles..
Pro tip:
Even if you brought your wetsuit, try covering it up with another one provided by the staff since it can be very cold in the loch.
Wild Shore Dundee
Website: https://www.wildshoredundee.co.uk/aqua-park
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Address: West Victoria Dock Rd, Dundee, DD1 3JP, UK
Contact details: +44 138 229 8007
Operating hours:
- Monday to Friday – 10 AM – 6 PM
- Saturday to Sunday – 9 AM – 7 PM
Price:
- £17 per person
Wild Shore Dundee is the largest Aqua Park in Scotland, with inflatables and activities that both adults and kids can enjoy together. Each session costs £17 and lasts for 50 minutes which is advisable for children at least six years old.
Pro tip:
Apart from sliding down the inflatables, try other exciting activities like the Ringo and Wakeboarding to make the most out of your experience.
The Time Capsule
Website: https://www.activenl.co.uk/time-capsule-waterpark
Address: 100 Buchanan St, Coatbridge, ML5 1DL, UK
Contact details: +44 123 681 2679
Operating hours:
- Monday to Friday – 4 PM – 8 PM (term time) and 10 AM – 8 PM (school holidays)
- Saturday to Sunday – 10 AM – 8 PM
Price:
- Adult – £6.50
- Junior – £4.50
- Senior – £4.50
The Time Capsule offers fun water experiences via the Tornado Tantrum and Storm Chase Flumes, bringing out the inner child in you.
You can also stay at the sanctuary of Cove Island for a chill downtime with your little ones as they play with the water. Apart from waterslides, there’s also a 25-metre indoor swimming pool that you can all enjoy.
Pro tip:
They do not accept walk-ins. All guests should book and pay for their tickets before they arrive at the waterpark.
Pinkston Watersports
Website: https://pinkston.co.uk/
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Address: 75 North Canal Bank St, Glasgow, G4 9XP, UK
Contact details: +44 141 332 5636
Operating hours:
- Monday to Saturday – 9 AM – 9 PM
- Sunday – 10 AM – 5 PM
Price: starts at £10 per person (*varies on activity and number of sessions)
Pinkston Watersports is a paddlesports centre in Glasgow, a few minutes away from the heart of the city. It offers artificial whitewater courses like swimming and tubing along with canoeing and kayaking.
Pro tip:
If you’re interested in learning more about kayaking, try the 3-Week Progression Course where you’ll be given lessons and eventually improve over time. You can easily kayak in lochs (Best Lochs to Kayak in Scotland) once you’ve learned the basics.
