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Splash Parks & Paddling Pools in Liverpool

There's just the one splash-style option on the list for Liverpool, and it's a bit of a drive out to Frodsham to reach it. Manley Mere has a Sail Sports and Adventure Trail with a 1.5 mile obstacle course of over 40 challenges, plus an Aqua Park and open water swimming sessions, so it's less a paddling pool and more a full water adventure day. Booking's required, so sort that before you set off, and there's a cafe and indoor seating if you need a break or the weather turns. It suits older kids more than toddlers, given the scale of the trail, though there's baby change and an accessible toilet on site. Dogs are welcome too, and it's a longer trip out from the centre, so plan for most of a day rather than a quick after-school dip.

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