1 / 2Subtropical Swimming Paradise
📍 Newark, North West
Indoor water park heated to 29.5°C featuring pools, slides, wave machine, and rapids. Part of Center Parcs Newark with on-site accommodation and dining. Quiet morning sessions on Wednesdays and Sundays.
Fantastic family holiday resort. You can swim all day and go on the water rides, rapids and pool. Wave machine is fun but doesnt always happen on time, depends on lifeguards. Beautiful forest and walk ways to explore on foot or bike. Peaceful lakes ...some lodges back onto lakes and you can watch the wildlife from the sofa. The animals are very brave as used to humans and often the geese will knock on the patio doors wanting a snack! Accommodation is clean and well designed. They are warm in colder weather. Can have a log fire which is lovely, can buy logs from shop. The activities are plentiful but some are pricey. Not much choice of craft activities for over 9 year olds...Need to book in advance to get time slots you want. Staff on site are friendly and courteous, and are happy to help. Restaurant staff are very nice and do everything they can to make it a good experience. Some building work is still going on at Sherwood...so some areas cordoned off still. The xmas area is looking lovely though. There is something for everyone here....you certainly get a good physical workout if you want it. Only one moan ....Busy on change over days and got a bit crazy due to overcrowding on water rapids. Some younger life guards could be benefit from controlling numbers a bit more and the youngsters who behave dangerously....so that it is a good experience for all. Need to accompany younger children. Overall great holiday and would definitely come back.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families staying at Center Parcs Newark who want a swimming-centred holiday with full resort facilities. The constant warmth, slides, and wave machine suit children from toddlers upward. On peak changeover days the facility gets crowded — quiet morning sessions on Wednesdays and Sundays are the practical alternative.
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Caroline BASSAN
2 years ago
“Fantastic family holiday resort. You can swim all day and go on the water rides, rapids and pool. Wave machine is fun but doesnt always happen on time, depends on lifeguards. Beautiful forest and walk ways to explore on foot or bike. Peaceful lakes ...some lodges back onto lakes and you can watch the wildlife from the sofa. The animals are very brave as used to humans and often the geese will knock on the patio doors wanting a snack! Accommodation is clean and well designed. They are warm in colder weather. Can have a log fire which is lovely, can buy logs from shop. The activities are plentiful but some are pricey. Not much choice of craft activities for over 9 year olds...Need to book in advance to get time slots you want. Staff on site are friendly and courteous, and are happy to help. Restaurant staff are very nice and do everything they can to make it a good experience. Some building work is still going on at Sherwood...so some areas cordoned off still. The xmas area is looking lovely though. There is something for everyone here....you certainly get a good physical workout if you want it. Only one moan ....Busy on change over days and got a bit crazy due to overcrowding on water rapids. Some younger life guards could be benefit from controlling numbers a bit more and the youngsters who behave dangerously....so that it is a good experience for all. Need to accompany younger children. Overall great holiday and would definitely come back.”
NINA LYNCH
a year ago
“It was great but so busy, the one pool was cleared for a while so the outside top pool was rather full. Overall, the kids had a fabulous time on the slides and the wave machine was a hit. It was lovely and warm when out of the pool with a towel on to dry off andxdit out when needed.”
Christopher Ross
a month ago
“Changing area was really clean and so was the pool. Water wasn't terribly warm but was a bit warmer in the children's area and it didn't stop us from having fun. The outdoor pool was really cool 😎”
lydia cavell
2 months ago
“Fantastic for a full day of swimming fun whilst in Centre Parcs. Quite pricey for food and drinks but there's nothing stopping you taking your own In.”
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Overview
Subtropical Swimming Paradise at Center Parcs Newark maintains a constant 29.5°C across its indoor pools, with slides, a wave machine, rapids, and an outdoor pool. Changing facilities are clean and well-maintained. Quiet hours on Wednesday and Sunday mornings provide a calmer experience for families with younger children. Bringing your own food and drinks is permitted and recommended by regular visitors.
