Waterpark with ‘unique rides' and endless fun crowned best in Scotland
MAKING A SPLASH Waterpark with 'unique rides' and endless fun crowned best in Scotland
A WATERPARK with a wave machine, fun flumes and other 'unique' rides has been named the best in Scotland.
Located just 25 minutes outside of Glasgow, this fun-filled attraction has earned a spot on Time Out's list of the UK's top pools.
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The Time Capsule has been named Scotland's best waterpark
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The Time Capsule in Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, was named as the country's best waterpark.
It boasts a 25m swimming pool, a Tsunami wavepool, and a Riptide River.
And the leisure complex includes a fully equipped gym, an ice rink and a soft play area.
Time Out said: "Glasgow might not be the first location that springs to mind when you think of waterparks, but at the Time Capsule, they have some unique rides.
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"The Tornado Tantrum flue is so large you could fit a Mini Cooper inside, so there's plenty of room for you and four mates to whizz down together.
"There's also a ten-metre-high Storm Chaser: twin flumes named Thunder and Lightning, where you can challenge a friend and see who comes out first."
The Time Capsule is currently undergoing essential upgrades to its water feature systems, which include new control panels, electrical repairs and pump replacements.
The upgrades began in March and are expected to take up to six months, meaning the waterpark is likely to be closed for most of the summer.
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But the gym, ice rink, and swimming pool remains open during this time.
Councillor Geraldine Woods, North Lanarkshire Council Convener of Communities, said: 'We know our loyal customers will be disappointed to hear that the waterpark will close for a few months, but the upgrades will guarantee its long-term future.
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'We carried out a detailed survey of the waterpark, which highlighted certain areas requiring improvement. In order to complete these, the waterpark will need to close for between four and six months.'
The Time Capsule attracts over 700,000 visitors each year and remains one of Lanarkshire's most popular attractions.
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Entry fees range from £3.55 to £6.85 per person.
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