WITH all this hot weather we have been having, can you name a better place to be than a waterpark?
And how about the biggest indoor waterpark in the UK?
On a recent hot weekend I found myself in Blackpool and beelined for Sandcastle Waterpark, which claims the title as the biggest indoor waterpark in the UK.
Kept to a toasty 29C, the waterpark has more than 18 water slides and attractions.
Upon entering the park, my eyes immediately looked up to the Master Blaster which claims the title as the world’s longest indoor roller coaster waterslide, stretching 250 metres.
I’ll be honest, hearing the terrified-yet-joyful screams did put me off and while I failed to muster the courage for this slide, the waterpark has loads of others to enjoy.
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I opted to head on Sidewinder instead, the world’s first indoor vertical drop slide.
My heart lurched as I hovered over the edge of the half-pipe in my rubber ring.
Before I had a chance to back out, I was tipped over the edge, dropping metres down before shooting right up the opposite side of the pipe.
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Next up was Aztec Falls, which quickly became my favourite.
In a rubber ring, you drop into a pitch-black bowl and swirl around in the dark.
The roar of the rushing water made me feel as if I had been sucked into a waterfall.
Other slides include Montazooma, where you head down a large drop and whizz through bends at high speed.
And ideal for competitive family members, you can head on the Duelling Dragon slides and race side by side in the near dark.
At this point I had exhausted my bravery for the day, and decided to head to one of the busiest areas of the entire waterpark – the Typhoon Lagoon Wavepool.
I spent 20 minutes bobbing up and down, lulling my heart rate back to a somewhat normal level.
Every so often, the waves are turned on, which makes you feel as if you are surfing the waves in the actual ocean.
Another section I found relaxing was the Ushi Gushi Action River, where I floated in the gentle current, leaving me feeling as if I was bobbing down a river in Thailand.
Little ones just getting used to the water aren’t left out either with the Caribbean Storm Treehouse packed with water cannons and splash zones.
For an extra £7.50 per person, you can get access to the Sea Breeze Spa.
While there isn’t much there, it is nice to have an adult-only retreat in the middle of the park.
I hopped between the salt inhalation room, steam room and sauna for a good half hour at the end of my waterpark session.
It allowed me to chill out after all the thrills – though you’ll still hear all the screams and water blasts of the park.
If you want to spend more time without kids running around you, then you can book the Tiki Cabana Experience, which gives you access to an exclusive area with your own TV, soft drinks and hot tub.
Sessions tend to last three hours, which is plenty of time to experience all the slides and attractions.
Each session costs £22.31 per person over the age of eight, and £14.44 per child aged between three and seven.
Is it worth it? I think so, as there is more than enough to do and kids will be hard pressed to want to leave.