Cornwall


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-lido-jubilee-pool-penzance">LIDO: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://jubileepool.co.uk/" target="_blank">Jubilee Pool</a>, Penzance</h2>



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<p>Britain’s largest salt-water Lido, Penzance’s art deco triangular pool is re-filled with water only during the highest of spring tides and offers impressive views out across Mounts Bay. Cool down in the fresh Cornish sea water, or kick back in the more balmy warmer &#8216;geothermal&#8217; pool where temperatures are around 32C, and there is also a sauna for your hot/cold fix. Look out in the summer holidays for the inflatable assault course, all set up and ready for your own personal version of Total Wipeout.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-slides-giant-slip-amp-slide-winnards-perch-nr-wadebridge">SLIDES: Giant Slip &amp; Slide, <strong>Winnards Perch</strong>, Nr Wadebridge</h2>



<p>Big and little kids love these 440&#8242; long slides, now open for their 9th season (remember them from their St Endellion days?). Four lanes, plenty of inflatables. Costs £13.50 per person per hour for a public session. (Plus an online booking fee). Children aged 4 and under are free with a fee paying adult. You don&#8217;t need to wear a wetsuit but long sleeves/legs are best, with no zips on the bottom half. Hire their wetsuits from £5 for 13 years &amp; up/adults or £3 for children.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-flow-rider-flow-rider-retallack-resort-amp-spa-st-columb-major">FLOW RIDER: <a href="https://www.awayresorts.co.uk/parks/cornwall/retallack/things-to-do/activities/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Flow Rider</a>, Retallack Resort &amp; Spa, St Columb Major</h2>



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<p>FlowRider guarantees fun in the waves whatever the surf forecast. Combining the experience of surfing, snowboarding and skateboarding,&nbsp;FlowRider creates a sheet of water about 3 inches deep, with&nbsp;safe and easy waves to ride, giving&nbsp;beginners a chance to learn to surf in a safe environment, with the help of the pro FlowRider instructors. 8+ and ages 8-12 must be supervised by an adult, and over 107cm tall. So much fun that Romeo Beckham was spotted there once…</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-slides-cornwall-slip-and-slide-atlantic-reach-newquay">SLIDES:<a href="https://www.cornwallslipandslide.co.uk/"> Cornwall Slip And Slide</a>, Atlantic Reach, Newquay</h2>



<p>Loads of fun – kids of all ages (including the big kids) will love to slip and slide down the giant 350 foot four lane water slide near Newquay on the North Coast. Each session will cost £16 per person for an hour of sliding fun! Children aged 3 and below can slide for free with an accompanying adult. Wetsuits highly recommended – bring your own – or hire their ones for £5 with an additional £10 refundable deposit. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">AQUA PARK: <a aria-label="Kernow Adventure Park (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.kernowadventurepark.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kernow Adventure Park</a>, Penryn, Nr Falmouth</h2>



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<p>Once a successful granite quarry, Kessel Quarry is now flooded with spring water and flanked by steep walls of granite, creating a beautiful water based activity park. Choose from one of four activities &#8211; swimming, SUP, E-boats or the big one, the inflatable Aqua Park (£25 per person, ages 6+ only, includes safety briefing, shorty wetsuit and buoyancy aid).</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">AQUA PARK:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.awayresorts.co.uk/parks/cornwall/retallack/watersports/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Flow Rider and Aqua Park</a>, Retallack Resort &amp; Spa, St Columb Major</h2>



<p>Retallack’s massive&nbsp;inflatable Aqua Park has a giant trampoline, catapult, water wheel,&nbsp; climbing wall, slides, blast bags, challenging balance beams and more ‘total wipeout’ style fun. 6+ and above, ages 6-12 must be supervised by an adult.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>LIDO: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Hayle Lido (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.hayletowncouncil.net/your-council/outdoor-swimming-pool/" target="_blank">Hayle Lido</a></strong></h2>



<p>Bijou outdoor swimming pool on King George V Memorial Walk, Hayle. Since the summer of 2016 the pool has been warmed by a solar cover and now the water temperature regularly reaches between 20 and 24 degrees Celsius, depending on weather conditions. Changing rooms and hot showers, £3.75 per person, booking essential. Since Saturday 28 June daily opening has resumed for the summer season, with sessions available up to 6pm (and even 8pm on Tuesdays in July and August)!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">AQUA PARK: <a href="https://www.adrenalinquarry.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Adrenalin Quarry</a>, Liskeard</h2>



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<p>The South West&#8217;s biggest biggest Aquapark for no-holds-barred bouncy madness on the quarry lake is at Adrenalin Quarry (also home to various zip wires, archery and axe throwing plus open water swimming) where a 45 min session will set you back £20pp if you have a locals pass / from £25 if not &#8211; note it does not include wetsuit hire which is not possible during the school holidays, so you&#8217;ll need to bring your own, go without, or buy one from them.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">SLIDES: <a aria-label="Monster Slip and Slide (opens in a new tab)" href="https://monsterslipandslide.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Monster Slip and Slide</a>, Widemouth Bay, Bude</h2>



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<p>Four 360ft slides based in a field near Bude. £13.75pp for an hours session. Under 4s must be accompanied by an adult, book in advance to secure a time slot. Dogs and spectators welcome. Catering van on site, single and double inflatable rings are included in the ticket, as are super-fast body boards. Wetsuits available to hire for £4 per session. Opens 17 July then 7 days a week until September &#8211; private hire for parties and groups is available.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">LIDO: <a href="https://www.unastives.co.uk/spa-leisure/una-lido/">Una St Ives</a>, St Ives</h2>



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<p>The glam lido at <a href="https://www.unastives.co.uk/spa-leisure/una-lido/">Una St Ives</a> is a relaxed and family friendly space, complete with access to the spa. The 20-metre outdoor lido is heated to 25 degrees, plus there’s also an outdoor kid’s pool. The main pool features underwater lighting for twilight and night-time swims. Day pass or membership required.</p>


The best lidos, water slides and inflatable parks in Cornwall

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