_2012_01.jpg)
Wet N Wild is an indoor water park in North Shields, Tyne & Wear, England, UK.
History
The park opened in 1993.[1][2]
In October 2013, the water park closed as the business went into administration.[3] The property was taken over by Moira Capital Investment who appointed Serco Leisure to operate the park on a 25 year lease. It underwent a £1.1 million refurbishment and reopened in August 2014.[4][5]
In 2019, the water park reduced its hours and only opened between Easter and September at weekends and during school holidays. In February 2020, Serco Leisure stated that the park would not reopen as it was not profitable.[6] In August, Serco Leisure purchased the site from its landlord for £3.2 million.[7]
In June 2024, the site was sold to an undisclosed developer.[8]
In November 2024 demolition began on the park.[9]
Water slides
Standing but not operating
| Name | Manufacturer | Class | Opened |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abyss | |||
| Black Hole | |||
| Calamity Canyon | |||
| Cyclone | |||
| Hurricane | |||
| Kamikaze | |||
| Mistral | |||
| Tempest | |||
| Tornado Racer |
Defunct
| Name | Manufacturer | Class | Opened | Closed | Fate |
|---|
References
- ↑ Morton, David (2021-03-30). "A splashing 1990s day out at North Shields' Wet 'n' Wild - in 10 photographs". Chronicle Live. Retrieved 2024-08-14.
- ↑ "All set for a splashing time!". Hartlepool Northern Daily Mail. 1993-07-14. p. 8.
- ↑ "Wet 'N' Wild waterpark enters administration". BBC News. 2013-10-17. Retrieved 2024-08-14.
- ↑ Anstey, Tom (2014-05-14). "North Shields waterpark to get new lease on life with £1.1m investment". Leisure Oppurtunities. Retrieved 2024-08-14.
- ↑ Anstey, Tom (2014-08-19). "North Shields waterpark forced to close just days after opening". Attractions Management. Retrieved 2024-08-14.
- ↑ Dixon, Faye (2020-02-07). "Wet 'n' Wild will not reopen, owner confirms". Sunderland Echo.
- ↑ Dawson, Kristy; Ford, Coreena (2020-08-12). "Wet 'n' Wild bought for £3.2m but future still 'under review'". Teesside Live. Retrieved 2024-08-14.
- ↑ "Wet 'n' Wild waterpark in North Shields sold to developer". BBC News. 2024-06-28. Retrieved 2024-08-14.
- ↑ "'Sad sight' as footage shows former North East waterpark gutted by demolition crews". The Northern Echo. 2024-11-10. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
- ↑ "Wet N Wild". VisitRevisit. Retrieved 2024-08-14.