SPLASH WORLD SOUTHPORT: All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)
Splash World Southport
Splash World Southport
3.5
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
About
Southport's home to the fun all weather water park Dunes Splash World. Kept at a constant 84 degrees Fahrenheit it's the ideal place to visit no matter what the weather's like outside. With fast flumes and river rides, a relaxing bubble spa and a brand new, recently refurbished toddler area and water play area including tipping buckets and fountains so there's gallons of watery fun for everyone! There's a poolside cafe as well so after you've worked up an appetite pop in for some refreshments. Splash World forms part of the Dunes Splash World complex. As well as the leisure pool there is another 25 metre main pool, a toddler pool, a sauna cabin and steam suite and large sports hall. There is also a fantastic Fitness Suite with a massive range of state-of-the-art equipment and an activity studio with a wide and varied class programme. We are ideally located close to the park and ride, 10 minutes walk from the train station with good rail networks to Manchester and Liverpool/Chester. Close to the picturesque Lord Street, minutes walk from the beach and various other attractions, whether you come to Southport for the day or a short break, be sure to visit Splash World with family. Opening Hours: Term time: Mon-Fri Closed Sat & Sun 10:00 - 16:00 Splash World is open through school holidays. Check the website for details.
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  • Paula S
    1 contribution
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Southports Finest
    Glad to back at Splash World... kids love it! Reasonably priced too and staff are very helpful. Free Parking - Changing rooms spotless - staff actively cleaning and cafe food excellent and well priced. We'll be a back! Needs to be made bigger with more slides.
    Visited May 2023
    Written 2 June 2023
  • kieran c
    Birkenhead, United Kingdom2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great few hours
    After reading all the bad review I was unsure on going, but the kids still wanted to try it. So glad I did really enjoyed it and was more than happy with the cleanliness of the place. We went at 10am first people in we got on everything no problem, we left the pool at 11.30 and the queues were beginning to get bigger so recommend going early, Staff were very friendly and helpful and plenty of changing bays(my children 10 & 11 so could go in together) Will definitely return
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 5 August 2023
  • Physical80
    Manchester, United Kingdom28 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A great morning of family fun
    This is usually my worst nightmare of a family day! However, The changing rooms were clean and being constantly cleaned. The amount of scruffs who can't put wrist bands and swim nappies in the bin surprised me, expecting staff to clean up! It changed from spotless to a mess in less than 10 min and staff were there to sort it. The lifeguards were on the ball and friendly. I can't fault them at all. One jumped straight in at the bottom of the yellow slide as my daughter tipped in off the ring. I thought this reaction, although she could swim well, was exceptional! A really positive experience. Personally I'd always book an early slot as it did start to get busy.
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 8 August 2023
  • Vic
    Manchester, United Kingdom23 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing yellow slide! Average place otherwise
    The yellow ring slide here is so much fun! We could’ve spent our whole 2 hours on that! The blue flumes are quite boring. It was good fun for /hrs but we were done at that point. I’d echo what many people have said, the place looks unclean, and also not sure why there are so many lockers and a tiny amount of changing ! Really badly thought out!
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 17 August 2023
  • Hannah C
    4 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We had fun overall
    Overall we did have a nice time. However, when you arrive you have to queue up in a long queue at the second reception. My son is autistic and he was becoming inpatient yet no member of staff wanted to help. The queue moved slowly as it seemed the staff didn’t really know what they were doing. It states on the website 20% off carers tickets and 20% off disability tickets, however, it’s not 40% off altogether it’s only 20% off altogether and this needs to be made clear on the website. Instead of queuing up waiting for a refund for these tickets why not just make the cheaper price and tickets available on the website and show evidence on arrival? Full refund for lockers should be applied not just half the price. Overall it was clean so no complaints there. If you can’t get in one of the two family changing cubicles then you’ll have to go into the tiny, tiny ones. The cafe is in the same bit as the splash park which isn’t really ideal or hygienic if you ask me. It’s not closed off so once dried and dressed it’s not ideal to take little children in there to eat as I know my son would try to constantly run off back into the pool. So we didn’t bother staying for lunch in the cafe which was a shame, we travelled elsewhere. I would go again as I know how it operates, I would just arrived extra early. The SEN sessions should be done in term time during the day not the evenings as it’s an hour there and back travelling so not ideal for most families coming from a distance.
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 24 August 2023
  • Sightsee67279142048
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great experience for adults and kids
    I was very worried going there after reading all reviews and I was positively surprised. I went with my husband, 8 year old and 20mnths old. We all had a great fun. Nice, clean. Not busy. Todler area very nice 👌 shallow water so kids can get use to the water. In tge deeper water area- great and fun slides, fun lazy river. Paid parking but they return the money. We didn't use cafe
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 27 August 2023
  • Stephanie
    11 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Pricey but fun!
    We came here as a family of 4 with two children under 8. We all had a great time. Yes it’s too expensive (£48!) for 2 hours and a little grotty in places but our children loved it and gave it 10/10. It states that you get 1.5 hours but our colour didn’t get called until 2 hours after we got in so we took advantage of the extra time.
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 27 August 2023
  • Parker Advisor
    Formby, United Kingdom32 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Clean and tidy, bigger cubicles please!
    Family changing room are great, cubicles are way too small, myself and my 3 year old struggled to manoeuvre when the door was closed. Generally the place is clean and tidy, the toddler area looks amazing! However it’s way too much, the water tank that fills and drops like a waterfall will literally knock a grown adult out never mind a 3 year old. Slides are great, but children must be over 6years of age.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 4 October 2023
  • eamesjw
    19 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Spectator fee is ridiculous
    Took my 10 year old for a last minute day out. Havent been since he was a little baby. He loved the 2 bigger slides and had fun but 2 hours was enough for him. The thing that shocked me was as a spectator i had to pay £8. I expected some type of fee but £8 a little steep to sit in the cafe.
    Visited May 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 5 May 2024
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eamesjw
19 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • Family
Took my 10 year old for a last minute day out. Havent been since he was a little baby. He loved the 2 bigger slides and had fun but 2 hours was enough for him. The thing that shocked me was as a spectator i had to pay £8. I expected some type of fee but £8 a little steep to sit in the cafe.
Written 5 May 2024
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DanielleF1982
Wilmslow16 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Family
We went yesterday and booked an all day ticket (£55 for 3 of us) which was a blessing in disguise as it was raining so couldn’t do much else

We had the best day spent around 6hrs in there, not sure how many they allow in at a time but it wasn’t mega busy so went on all the slides loads - word of warning you can be tipped out of the rubber rings on the yellow slide as there is pools in between each part of the slide so could be scary for not strong swimmers but we loved it and made a game out of it

The pool was a little chilly but you soon get used to it, ate in the poolside cafe and the food was decent, showers where lovely and warm when you get out

The only downside which is minor is that the venue and changing is supposed to be aimed at families but there are only two family changing cubicles so if your going as a family pack separate bags to make getting changed easier

Will definitely be returning 😃 — at Splash World Southport.
Written 30 March 2024
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Adam
Chorley, UK4 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Family
Very disappointing visit

Myself and 7 year old daughter left the pool after less than 5 minutes as it was absolutely freezing. Along with the water being cold the air blowing in to the pool area was also freezing.

We requested a refund and we’re advised refunds are not given due to their policy.

It’s a shame as it looked a fun place.

Manager offered free entry for a later visit but we won’t be returning.

I would not recommend for children.
Written 13 December 2023
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Parker Advisor
Formby, UK32 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Family
Family changing room are great, cubicles are way too small, myself and my 3 year old struggled to manoeuvre when the door was closed.
Generally the place is clean and tidy, the toddler area looks amazing! However it’s way too much, the water tank that fills and drops like a waterfall will literally knock a grown adult out never mind a 3 year old.

Slides are great, but children must be over 6years of age.
Written 4 October 2023
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Joylouise
Birkenhead, UK41 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
How is there only 2 family changing cubicles??? I ended up having to get me and my young toddlers changed in the disabled toilet. The water was absolutely Baltic also.....to much spraying water in the children's part also. Won't be reccomending sorry
Written 29 August 2023
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Stephanie
11 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
We came here as a family of 4 with two children under 8. We all had a great time. Yes it’s too expensive (£48!) for 2 hours and a little grotty in places but our children loved it and gave it 10/10. It states that you get 1.5 hours but our colour didn’t get called until 2 hours after we got in so we took advantage of the extra time.
Written 27 August 2023
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Sightsee67279142048
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
I was very worried going there after reading all reviews and I was positively surprised. I went with my husband, 8 year old and 20mnths old. We all had a great fun. Nice, clean. Not busy. Todler area very nice 👌 shallow water so kids can get use to the water. In tge deeper water area- great and fun slides, fun lazy river. Paid parking but they return the money. We didn't use cafe
Written 27 August 2023
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Francesca H
1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Family
Very disappointing - Visited with our baby and toddler and found the facilities unclean and unsafe. The younger children’s splash zone was chaotic with way too much water being sprayed all over the place. The pool itself was way too cold especially if you’re considering taking a baby, we lasted all of 5 minutes before having to come out. There are only 2 family changing cubicles which is nowhere near enough for the number of families needing them resulting in people waiting or having to make do with the smaller cubicles. I ended up changing our baby on the bench of one of a tiny cubicle, not ideal.
Visit topped off by my toddler burning his hands in the toilets, no hot water sign so be aware - you could brew up with the temperature of that water!
Safe to say we won’t be returning!!
Written 26 August 2023
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Hannah C
4 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Friends
Overall we did have a nice time. However, when you arrive you have to queue up in a long queue at the second reception. My son is autistic and he was becoming inpatient yet no member of staff wanted to help. The queue moved slowly as it seemed the staff didn’t really know what they were doing. It states on the website 20% off carers tickets and 20% off disability tickets, however, it’s not 40% off altogether it’s only 20% off altogether and this needs to be made clear on the website. Instead of queuing up waiting for a refund for these tickets why not just make the cheaper price and tickets available on the website and show evidence on arrival? Full refund for lockers should be applied not just half the price. Overall it was clean so no complaints there. If you can’t get in one of the two family changing cubicles then you’ll have to go into the tiny, tiny ones. The cafe is in the same bit as the splash park which isn’t really ideal or hygienic if you ask me. It’s not closed off so once dried and dressed it’s not ideal to take little children in there to eat as I know my son would try to constantly run off back into the pool. So we didn’t bother staying for lunch in the cafe which was a shame, we travelled elsewhere. I would go again as I know how it operates, I would just arrived extra early. The SEN sessions should be done in term time during the day not the evenings as it’s an hour there and back travelling so not ideal for most families coming from a distance.
Written 24 August 2023
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TONI M
Formby, UK1 contribution
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
Steer clear yellow slide. My 6 year old nearly drowned.
The slide throws you out of the donut at 3 points and you have to climb back in which is a challenge mid slide. Unfortunately we didn't know this before going on.
My sons donut went down the slide without him after he was thrown off. Luckily my husband was behind and had to put him on his knee coming down they got thrown backwards coming out and both went under. The lifeguard had to yank my son out and he was very shaken.
All we saw after that was people stood up on the slide trying to get back in their donuts. Not worth it and dangerous. They should warn and not say for kids to go on their own ring.
A shame really as other facilities were ok and lazy tired good.
Overpriced for what it is
Written 20 August 2023
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