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UK beachfront waterpark to open new soft play this summer and it's free to visit

UK beachfront waterpark to open new soft play this summer and it's free to visit

The Sun17-06-2025
A NEW free-to-visit soft play is opening at a waterpark this year in time for summer.
SC2 waterpark was forced to close back in 2023, but has confirmed they would finally be reopening this summer.
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And ahead of the reopening, a new soft play is opening inside as well.
The new kids attraction is part of the Rainforest Diner, with the soft play also rainforest themed.
Inside the two-storey climbing structure will have nets and tunnels to explore.
Jamie Groves, managing director of Denbighshire Leisure Ltd ( (DLL), said: 'We are bringing a free, brand new soft play to SC2 this Summer, ensuring maximum fun and play opportunities.
"This Summer is going to the our biggest and best one yet."
Guests can opt for coffee with Costa as well as ice cream from Red Boat Gelato at the cafe, as well as snacks such as pizza and burgers.
The new rainforest soft play is alongside a larger dinosaur soft play and a Ninja TAG adventure course.
But the main attraction is the indoor waterpark which is set to reopen next month.
SC2 closed in December 2023 after huge storm damage.
But from July 5, families will be able to visit the waterpark once again.
TUI resort next door to giant waterpark
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Inside is a huge indoor pool along with flume rides.
This includes the Boomerang, where guests can whizz down on a rubber ring, as well as The Anaconda, the fastest ride in the waterpark.
Or there is the Speedster, where guests can race each other to the bottom.
For younger kids, there is the Piranha Play area with smaller slides, water cannons and wheels.
And when the weather is good, there is also an outdoor splash pad with fountains and pools.
Jamie Groves, managing director at Denbighshire Leisure Ltd, said: "Everyone at DLL is extremely excited to see our flagship attraction reopening. The damage to the roof was extensive, but we were never going to let that get us down.
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"SC2 is the jewel in Rhyl's crown and our priority was to re-open the attraction as soon as we possibly could.
"We know how important SC2 is to Rhyl, and we were determined to come back bigger and better than before.
Tickets start from £11.50 for adults, which includes an hour access while kids are £9.
Under 1s cost £1.95, while the Ninja Tag and soft play also cost extra.
In the mean time, here is the £200million indoor waterpark opening in Manchester.
And we've rounded up the best family-friendly waterpark hotels.
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