Inside ‘brand new' Irish waterpark with slides and inflatable castle set to open in days as fans say ‘it looks awesome'
A POPULAR Irish holiday resort has launched a "brand new" water park - and fans reckon it 'looks awesome'.
Hidden Valley Holiday Park is situated in Rathdrum, Co
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A new aqua park has opened in Wicklow
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Visitors said the new aqua park 'looks awesome' compared to the old one
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They said: 'Our brand new Aqua Park opens Saturday, May 3.
'Visit us for a day of activities, or book one of our accommodations or
Little ones and large ones will love the new aqua park with over 30 obstacles and 1,800 square metres to conquer.
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Photos teased fun climbing walls, slides and an inflatable castle.
Children aged seven and over can splash in the waterpark for one hour with prices ranging from €25.50 to €27.50.
There's also a Junior Splash Park that will keep the little ones aged two to six years old busy.
The resort organisers added: 'Get ready for a summer of splashes and smiles.'
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Get involved in a laser tag mission with the same equipment that is used in military training exercises.
Players can choose from the MP5 which was designed with the help from actual Special Forces team operators.
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Or the XM7, which is suited for younger players, weighing in at just 1.3kg/2.9lbs
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Reach new heights by taking on the fun climbing walls which vary for all abilities.
Downhill tubing will get hearts racing as you slide down the mountainside.
There's also a selection of overnight accommodation available at the resort to make it a staycation to remember.
Visitors took to the comments to share their thoughts on the new aqua park.
One person said: 'Brilliant. The one last year was good but defo needed the upgrade.
'It was missing handles and hard to get onto in places or hold onto certain areas you had to cross.
'Everyone ended up in the water. Would love to go back now.'
Another said: 'We were there over Easter. It looks awesome.'
One fan shared: 'My visit to Hidden valley resort last year was most enjoyable with my daughter, grandson and his friend. A lot to do.'
While another added: 'This one looks like waaaaay more fun.'
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There are 30 obstacles and 1,800 square metres to conquer
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It will open on Saturday, May 3
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