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UK holidays with a good pool

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Noshadowsinthedarkness · 29/09/2026 21:26

I really like the pools at Centreparcs but don’t really like centreparcs.

Can anyone recommend somewhere for a UK family holiday with an amazing pool?

We have been to Havens, the pools are ok but anywhere with something better would be good!

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ShakyBake · 29/09/2026 22:13

The aqueducts , Rome. A newly opened theme park (with hotel) where you exit your room on a log flume. There are a total of 27 slides and 8 connecting pools, sure to entertain even the toughest of gladiators

Namechangewegovyjune26 · 29/09/2026 22:17

Bluestone Wales

WashinIsNeverDone · 30/09/2026 08:43

Blackpool has the largest water park if thats the kind of thing you are after

Noshadowsinthedarkness · 01/10/2026 21:46

Bluestone looks immense thanks!

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Noshadowsinthedarkness · 01/10/2026 21:49

WashinIsNeverDone · 30/09/2026 08:43

Blackpool has the largest water park if thats the kind of thing you are after

More the centreparcs pool somewhere which isn’t centreparcs really!

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SaraHoliday · 01/10/2026 22:01

I don't think there will be many (if any) UK hotels with amazing pools. Are you better looking for 'Water parks' close to nice hotels?

Alarae · 01/10/2026 22:01

Another for Bluestone, but it can get very crowded. The wave bit is very fun though!

FionnulaTheCooler · 01/10/2026 22:06

Flamingo land? I've not stayed there personally but I know people who have and they recommend it. I've been to the park for a day visit and the zoo is good for spending a few hours in too.

https://www.flamingoland.co.uk/holiday-resort/facilities/leisure-centre/?_gl=1yg0dtz_upMQ.._gs*MQ..&gclid=CjwKCAjwifjVBhBKEiwAYx4K9B_VepWXskUZjhKXPtX5kpAIf54UC7UPt52dX1WepPZZU7RzRXnzGxoCtnIQAvD_BwE&gbraid=0AAAAAC_4XVUgV8qdpH9WCQWsEUNffS3cy

teachermummyme · 01/10/2026 22:06

Bluestone is a great place and I’ve had two lovely holidays there, but I wouldn’t describe the pool as amazing. It’s fine - it’s got a tame lazy river and three or four flumes, but that’s about it. I would say it’s a similar level to Haven pools.
I’ve never been to Centre Parcs but heard people say the pool at Bluestone is nowhere near in the same league as Centre Parcs.

EdinaTheConfessor · 01/10/2026 22:23

I hate to be the one that suggests this but Butlin’s pools are good. If you want a water park, lazy river etc set up.
But Butlin’s isn’t for everyone.

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