Prudhoe Waterworld
BEST FOR
Ages 0+
SETTING
Indoors
WHERE
Prudhoe
What it’s like
An indoor pool with an aquaslide, splashpad and soft play, plus baby and toddler swimming lessons.
The aquaslide is the bit your seven-year-old will bring up in the car home, but there's plenty either side of it. The splashpad suits the smaller ones who aren't ready for the big slide, and there's soft play and an outdoor playground too, so a rainy Tuesday doesn't have to mean four hours indoors with nothing to do.
Babies and toddlers get their own swimming lessons, and there's a school-age programme too, which makes this more than a one-off splash session if you're after something regular. Opening hours are generous on weekdays, running from half six in the morning right up past 9pm Monday to Thursday, though weekends are shorter, 8am to 6pm, so plan around that if you're a lie-in family.
Lockers are there for your stuff, but you'll want to bring your own padlock. They do sell them on site for £6 if you forget, which feels like the kind of thing you only learn once. The café covers you for a post-swim snack, and the accessible toilet and wheelchair access mean it's not just an afterthought for anyone who needs it.
Given the mix of aquaslide, splashpad, soft play and an outdoor playground, this isn't a quick dip. Budget a proper couple of hours if the kids are getting the full run of it, longer if you've booked into a lesson beforehand or after.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- Babies through to school age, with lessons for both
- Bring your own padlock for the lockers, or buy one on site for £6
- Weekday hours are much longer than weekends, some evenings run past 9pm
- Both baby and school age swimming lessons run here if you want something regular
- The outdoor playground is a good option alongside the pool on a dry day
Plan your visit
Is there an aquaslide for younger kids too?
The site lists the aquaslide alongside a splashpad, so smaller children who aren't ready for the slide still have something to do in the water.
Do we need to bring anything for the lockers?
Bring your own padlock if you can. They sell them for £6 if you turn up without one.
What are the opening hours?
Monday to Thursday it's 6:30am to 9:45pm, Friday 6:30am to 8:45pm, and weekends are shorter at 8am to 6pm.
Can babies and toddlers do swimming lessons here?
Yes, there are lessons for babies and toddlers aged 0 to 5, as well as a separate programme for school age children.
Is there anywhere to eat?
There's a café on site for snacks and drinks after your swim.
Is it accessible for wheelchair users?
The site has wheelchair access, an accessible toilet and blue badge parking.
Is there anything to do out of the water?
There's soft play and an outdoor playground, so it isn't just about swimming.
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