Best water parks in Skegness
There’s lots of fun activities to enjoy both in and out of the sea!
Here are some of the best water parks in Skegness to explore, all of them within a short drive (or even walk) from our Haven Skegness Holiday Park.
1. The indoor pool at Haven Skegness
Let's be honest, you won’t always have stunning weather at Skegness, so when the heavens do open, you’ll be glad to know you can swim while staying warm and out of the rain. There’s an airy, full-sized swimming pool on site at our holiday park, along with a spa bath, sauna, and sunbeds available to help you relax.
2. Meridian Water Centre
23 miles from Skegness is the pretty Lincolnshire market town of Louth, a short drive up the A16. It’s a pretty place with an expansive leisure centre with two indoor pools. The first is a 25m, 8-lane pool aimed at adults. There’s also a kids’ pool which includes a curly flume ride and a pirate galleon for budding sailors to explore.
Glide across the water in a bubble with Aqua zorbing or you can take beginners and improvers swimming lessons. If swimming doesn’t exhaust the little ones, the centre has a range of indoor and outdoor play facilities including swings, slides, and safe climbing apparatus.
3. Skegness Swimming Pool & Fitness Suite
If you’d rather get some sun while you’re chilling in the pool, the main city Lido has a heated 25m outdoor pool and an indoor one for those rainy days.
There’s gym equipment onsite with fitness and swimming classes year-round too, so it’s a great place for the little ones to learn or gain confidence in the water. It gets busy during the school holidays in the height of summer, so book an early slot if you can.
4. Fairy Dell Paddling Pool
Water babies will love Skegness, with this picturesque paddling pool overlooking the beach. More than just a pool, this facility is a wiggly maze of watery trails and fancy fountains to splash through. Little ones will love exploring the recently renovated watery world – but do prepare to get wet, even as a spectator!
5. Alive Oasis, Hunstanton
Another great indoor pool facility can be found south of the Wash at Hunstanton with some incredible sunset views over the East coast. The Alive Oasis also features a flume ride to launch the kids into the water, and it’s open from 7:30am until 9:30pm on weekdays, with shorter hours at the weekends.
For serious swimmers there are lane sessions early in the morning and later in the evening. General swimming sessions are sprinkled throughout the Oasis schedule too, so do call to check times. There are water aerobics and swimming lessons too.
6. Skegness Water Leisure Park
Day visitors are welcome at Skegness Water Sports, which is attached to a local camping site. Learn how to paddleboard or kayak or rent a pedalo or chili boat (a floating bicycle!) You can also hire an electric motorboat styled like a miniature ship. Rental prices are very reasonable, and all activities are safely supervised.
7. Woodhall Spa
If you’d like to visit a classic British lido, the Jubilee Park outdoor pool at Woodhall Spa is the perfect spot. It's about 45 minutes from Skegness by car and the pool is open from 6:30am from Monday to Saturday. There are adults only sessions, general swimming, aquacise classes and swimming lessons.
8. Billinghay Swimming Pool
This community-run outdoor pool is 25m x 10m and well-maintained by volunteers. There’s a small slide and a sandpit for little ones to play in when they’re not swimming.
Swimming is supervised with trained lifeguards and there’s a small refreshment kiosk. For more substantial refreshments you’ll need to go elsewhere or bring a picnic. Given that it’s unheated, a wetsuit might come in handy in colder weather.
9. Metheringham Swimming Pool
Another great little community pool can be found at Metheringham. It’s heated and open from May to September. There are open swimming periods, plus adults only and lane swimming sessions. Uniquely, it’s available for private hire too, for parties, or for swimming lessons.
Metheringham airfield is nearby, with a small museum dedicated to 106 Squadron RAF Bomber Command. The visitor centre contains vintage aircraft, and you can even take a look inside the cockpit of one.
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As at 31 July 2024, price is available at Blue Dolphin, Caister, Cleethorpes Beach, Combe Haven, Craig Tara, Far Grange, Greenacres, Golden Sands, Haggeston, Orchards, Quay West, Skegness and Wild Duck.
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As at 29 August 2024, price is available at selected parks Blue Dolphin, Craig Tara, Cleethorpes Beach, Caister, Combe Haven, Far Grange, Greenacres, Golden Sands, Haggerston, Orchards, and Quay West. Price can be withdrawn at any time.
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Park cannot be used as a permanent residence. Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL. We may receive commission from the finance provider if you enter into an agreement with them.
New holiday homes from £32,795
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Price excludes 2024 site fees, running costs and add-ons requested at point of sale. Subject to status and availability.
As at 22 April 2024, price is available at Skegness only.
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Park cannot be used as a permanent residence. Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL. We may receive commission from the finance provider if you enter into an agreement with them.
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Park cannot be used as a permanent residence. Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL. We may receive commission from the finance provider if you enter into an agreement with them.
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‘Make no site fee payments when using Let2offset until 2031’ is available at 33 Haven parks excluding Burnham, Cardigan View, Far Grange, Garreg Wen, Lydstep Beach, Riviere Sands and Seaview. The letting income received will vary by make, model and location. The monthly site fee payment does not include running costs e.g. utilities, rates & insurance.
“Make no site fee payments when using Let2offset until 2031” is applicable to new and existing customer purchases of new Atlas Sahara 3 Bed or equivalent or superior grade holiday home purchases made through Haven where customers have also signed up to Haven’s Let2offset contract. It is not applicable to private sales and cannot be used in conjunction with our free Site Fee promotion. It is available across 40% of eligible Parks and applies when letting a new Atlas Sahara 3 Bed holiday home (or equivalent or superior grade for 15 weeks.
An example of how “Make no site fee payments when using Let2offset until 2031” operates under Let2offset is the purchase of an Atlas Sahara 3 Bed holiday home at Primrose Valley with a monthly site fee of £585.00 (includes purchasing discount of £45) and monthly letting income of £803.67. The monthly difference equates to £218.67, which will be credited to the owner's account. Both letting income and site fees are subject to yearly pricing reviews and the monthly site fee costs and letting income shown in the example are based on 2024 figures.
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Park cannot be used as a permanent residence. Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL. We may receive commission from the finance provider if you enter into an agreement with them.