Wet' N Wild, Newcastle

Wet ‘n’ Wild is located in North Shields and is the UK’s largest water park. It is located 1 mile from the north side entrance/exit of the Tyne Tunnel on the A187 North Shields road. It is located directly opposite Royal Quays Shopping Outlet. The Water Park When you first go inside Wet n Wild you need to pay your entrance fee. You can hire a locker for 30p plus a £2 refundable deposit. The lockers are quite large and can easily be shared between 2 people. You cannot get into the water park until you’ve paid and entrance is through a turnstile. Once inside, you can see the swimming area and ... more

Wet and Wild For anyone wanting a fun day out in the water, this water park ensures that you don’t have to wait for the warm weather. Getting there… Situated in Royal Quays, North Shields, the water park is easily accessed by car and public transport. If driving, head for the Northern side of the Tyne Tunnel, and then follow the signs. Once at the venue, there is on site parking, and plenty of it; I have never visited the site, and been unable to find a parking space. First impressions… Once inside the water park, there is the obligatory pay station, and until you have paid, there is no way of ... more

The North of England is served quite badly when it comes to thrill seeker attractions, and after the unfortunate closure of Metroland, this is often cited as the only one left. The trouble is, it does still rather look like last man standing... It's not quite as shabby as it has started to look in recent years, but is very much looking like an attraction run on a shoestring, which is odd, given it costs nearly a tenner for entry. Timing is everything tho' - you are likely to spend a couple of hours at the place, and if those hours happen to be at the end of the day, then entry is cheaper ... more