When the temperature soars, there’s nothing better than cooling down in a splash park or taking a dip in an open air swimming pool. Find all the best splash parks and outdoor pools in Buckinghamshire and close by.
Splash Parks & Lidos in Bucks
Splash ‘n; Play at Willen Lake (Milton Keynes)
Credit: Willen Lakes
Splash ‘n’ Play at Willen Lakes in Milton Keynes is one of the UK’s largest outdoor splash parks with over 60 unique water features, including:
- Super Splash bucket
- Water tunnel
- Sail boat
- Water cannons
- Sea Serpent
- Unique toddler area with a bespoke water journey and much much more.
Sessions run for 45 minutes and cost £6.50 per child. Accompanying adults go free.
Wycombe Rye Lido (High Wycombe)
Set in the grounds of The Rye and Holywell Mead Park in High Wycombe, the historical Lido has been fully refurbished with heated outdoor main pool, heated outdoor children’s pool plus grass and terraced sunbathing areas.
If you just fancy a paddle, there’s a wonderful little waterfall in the grounds of the park. Perfect for a sunny day and it’s lovely and shallow.
Parson’s Close Recreation Ground Splash n’ Play (Leighton Buzzard)
Credit: Leighton Linslade Town Council
Not technically in Buckinghamshire but the splash park in Leighton Buzzard has a great reputation. Parson’s Close Recreation Ground is located in the heart of Leighton Buzzard, just behind the Town Centre. The Park is home to the very popular Splash ‘n’ Play facility, a beach and skate park.
Splashlands at Stanborough Park (Welwyn Garden City)
Credit: Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council
This splash park opened new in July 2020 and features a paddling river meandering through a 600m² splashpad water play area. It is surrounded by a nautical themed adventure playground with a large pirate ship and a variety of play equipment for children of all ages.
The splash pad has 67 jets split into toddler and kid zones which shoot up to 1.5m in the air with pads that activate water sprays when they are jumped on.
Paddling Stream at Aston Clinton Park (Aston Clinton)
If you follow the path at Aston Clinton Park you will reach a little bridge which takes you over to a meadow area and woodland with a small stream. This is lovely a clear and shallow for paddling in the Summer but does gets VERY busy.
Bennett’s Splash & Cafe Dunstable Splash Park (Dunstable)
There’s a great little play park in Dunstable that also has a gated splash park. Open 10am to 6pm. Enjoy the 16 super soaking water features ranging from gentle mists, spray arches and tipping buckets to spray shooter cannons. The Splash Park is designed to be enjoyed by children of all ages from 2 years to 10 years. Those who are older are asked to act responsibly for the safety of all.
Chesham Moor Gym & Swim (Chesham)
Credit: Chesham Moor Gym & Swim
The Chesham heated open air swimming pool is open from 6am weekdays, and 8am on Saturdays and Bank Holidays. Inflatable sessions will begin on 7 May and then run every Saturday at 2pm throughout the summer term.
Up for a bit of an adventure? Check out the Red Kite Days guide to paddling spots and wild swimming as well as splash parks and lidos in Oxfordshire
