The Essex Splash Pad Guide
Are you looking for somewhere to COOL DOWN in Essex? As temperatures in Essex start to rise, you may be looking for somewhere to cool down. We have a guide to kid friendly splash pads in Essex. Here you will find fantastic splash pads across Essex including in Harlow, Brentwood and Southend-on-Sea.
This post features the several splash parks, water parks, lidos, paddling pools and water fountains Essex (click to scroll to the attraction):
FREE Splash Parks, Paddling pools and Water fountains in Essex
Harlow Splash Parks (including Staple Tye and Town Park)
More Splash Parks, Water Parks, Outdoor Pool/Lido in Essex
FREE Lakeside Splash Pool NOW OPEN!
📍The Destination at Lakeside
Lakeside Shopping Centre
Grays
Thurrock
The Destination @ Lakeside at Lakeside Shopping Centre in Essex offers year round family activities and attractions at The Quay Lakeside. Check out this FREE beach and splash pool from Friday 26th July until Sunday 1st September. The Destination @ Lakeside is open Monday - Saturday 12pm-9pm and Sunday 12pm-8pm. Splash Pool closes at 6pm.
FREE Beachside Fountains - Jubilee Beach NOW OPEN!
📍Jubilee Beach
Southend-on-Sea
SS1 2EN
There are water fountains at Jubilee Beach in Southend-on-Sea. The Southend Water Fountains are a great FREE way to cool off. The fountains are located at City Beach in central Southend. The fountains are close to lots of family favourite Southend attractions including Adventure Island, the Sealife Centre, Adventure Inside, Southend Pier and the many classic seaside arcades.
The fountains are a permanent attraction! There is also a small play area on the beach close by, suitable for primary children. Read More about the playground at Jubilee Beach HERE.
There are several playgrounds close to the beach in Southend - check out the below post to find everything you need to know about beach side playgrounds in Southend-on-Sea.
FREE Harlow Splash Pads NOW OPEN!
📍 Staple Tye
Great Parndon Community Centre
Abercrombie Way
CM18 6YJ
📍Harlow Town Park
CM20 2FF
📍 Bush Fiar
Tilefate Road
CM18 6NQ
📍Norman Booth
Norman Booth Recreation Centre
CM17 0EF
📍Potter Stret
Southern Way
CM17 9EJ
📍Sumners Leisure Centre
Broadley Road
CM19 5SJ
There are several splash parks in Harlow. Our favourite is Staple Tye Splash Pad!
Harlow Town Park Splash Pad has a new mural this year. Harlow Town Park has so much to do this summer! Did you know it is FREE to enter the farm at Harlow Town Park? Pets' Corner is a great attraction at Harlow Town Park! There is also 2 hours free parking, making this a great free day out in Essex. Read our post all about it HERE!
For the most up to date information and the best places to park you can check the Harlow Council Website.
Splash Pad - King Georges Playing Fields NOW OPEN!
📍Hartswood Pavilion
King Georges Playing Fields
Ingrave Road
Brentwood
CM13 5AW
The Brentwood Splash Park is is open! You can find water jets, fountains, sidewinders, directional jets and cylinder spray at the King George's Playing Fields Splash Pad. The Splash Pad at King Georges Playing Fields opens when the weather is over 15 degrees. Sessions run between 10am and 3pm. Sessions must be prebooked. All sessions are 25 minutes long. Children £4.50 Adults Free.
King Georges Splash Park opened for the season in May 2024! Sessions are available on selected weekday and weekends. Book Here
The Splash Pad is next to the large playground, which was revamped in 2022. The playground has so much equipment suitable for toddlers to teenagers.
The Pavilion Water Park NOW OPEN!
📍Pavillion Water Park
Clacton
CO15 1PT
The Waterpark at Clacton Pavilion looks brilliant! The splash park has a pirate theme. You can find climbing frames, slides, water spray and bucketfuls of water fun. The water park is open all week, sessions 10am - 12pm, 12 - 1.30pm, 1.30 - 3pm, 3 - 4.30pm. You can also find adventure golf and lots of seaside attractions at the Pavilion. Peak £7.99 per person. Off Peak £4.99 per person.
The Clacton Pavillion Splash Park opens for the season on 25th May 2024! Sessions are available during the school holidays and weekends. Book Here
Splash Pad - Barking Park NOW OPEN!
📍Barking Splash Pad
Barking
IG11 8SS
There is a Splash Pad in the middle of Barking Park! There are also SEN sessions.
Sessions are 90 minutes long - Children £7, Under 2s FREE, Adult £4.
The Barking Splash Park opens for the season on 25th May 2024! Sessions are available during the school holidays and weekends. Book Here
Other attractions include Bounsea (giant inflatable) and the Magical Unicorn Pedalo Boats.
There is also a great playground at Barking Park! Read More about Barking Park Playground
📍Promenade Park
Maldon
CM9 5JQ
Prebook your 25 minute sessions via the Places Leisure Website. Adult & child under 8 £3.50, Adult & 2 children under 8 £5.75, Adult & 3 children under 8 £8.35, Child over 8 £2.50, Additional adult £1.00. Sessions run from 10am to 4pm.
The Maldon Promenade Park Splash Park opens for the season on 25th May 2024! Sessions are available during the school holidays and weekends. Book Here
There is also a great pirate ship climbing frame close by!
Splash Pad - Grays Riverside Beach NOW OPEN!
📍Grays Riverside Beach
RM17 6JP
There is a Splash Pad at Grays Riverside Beach. The Grays Riverside Beach Splash Park is open from 11am until 6.30pm (weather dependent). Wristbands for the Splash Pad can be purchased from Lightship Cafe on the day. £2.99 for 30mins and £4.99 for 1 hour. Check out the Lightship Cafe Facebook Page for latest opening times and any queries.
There is also a great play area here which is sand based. The highlight is the large pirate ship. Read more about Grays Riverside Beach Playground
Brightlingsea Lido NOW OPEN!
📍 Promenade Way
Brightlingsea
Colchester
CO7 0HH
Brightlingsea Lido is an open air swimming pool situated on the coast of Brightlinsea.
Swimming sessions prices for Brightlingsea Lido 2024 Season
Lane Swimming £5.50 for Adults 16+
Lane Swimming £3.50 for Adults 65+
General Public Admission £7.50 for Adults 18+
General Public Admission £5.50 for children 2-18 and Adults 65+
General Public Admission £0 for babies <2
There is also a great playground nearby - Pawsons Playground!
If you are looking for more great days out take a look at our list of popular days out in Essex
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