'I visited UK's biggest waterpark and there's one secret perk for young families'
The summer holidays are stretching ahead of us, and for parents across the UK prospect of keeping the kids entertained whilst they are off school can sometimes be pretty daunting.
Many families throughout the country are working to pretty tight budgets, so parents are often on the lookout for days out that won't break the bank.
If you're looking for a day out to remember with the whole family, then one mum-of-two has recommended paying the UK's biggest waterpark a visit this summer - which promises fun for every age group.
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Perched right by the stunning beach, Goodrington Sands, Splashdown Quaywest is a jewel in Devon's crown as the largest outdoor waterpark in the country.
Mum of two, Chloe Sweet, posted about her family's day out to the waterpark on her TikTok account, which boasts 113,000 followers.
She was seriously impressed with the range of what the waterpark offered, with something to keep children of every age entertained.
"There's 18 waterslides in total," Chloe explained in her video, "If you're into that adrenaline buzz, it's got some serious fast flumes for older children and adults, you've got the slides such as the devil's drop, the screamer, Kamikaze, and much more that will test [your] nerves".
However, the facilities and slides for younger children and toddlers left Chloe really impressed, with one area a major perk for young families.
"They have a dedicated section called Shipwreck Island, which is amazing for toddlers and little ones. There's seven slides in this section, and it's just the right height for toddlers.
"The water is all shallow, so you don't have to stress, it's like a big massive splash zone."
Chloe added, "They have water sprinkling out all over and, of course, the big massive tipping bucket that soaks everyone every couple of minutes, the kids absolutely enjoyed themselves".
The mum of two explained the different tickets you can get for the waterpark, which include two, three, and four-hour slots, as well as entire day passes.
The waterpark warns on their website that you cannot get tickets on the door for this attraction, so anyone interested in spending a day out there has to make sure they have booked their slot ahead.
Chloe added that there were good food offerings available at the waterpark, including things like burgers, but that her family opted to bring packed lunches - and there was plenty of space for them to enjoy their little picnic.
There's also an ice cream stand, which families will definitely make the most of during a hot summer's day, and Chloe advised that if you are planning on booking a two or three-hour slot, you should make the most of the day out by spending time at the beach next door as well.
She called Splashdown Quaywest the "perfect family day out," and people in the comments seemed keen to try it out, with many asking for further details, and one user writing: "That's awesome, looks like it's abroad." and another commenting: "Went Monday...I love it'.
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