Alton Towers Waterpark facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Alton Towers Waterpark
Location	Alton Towers Resort, Staffordshire, England
Coordinates	52°59′06″N 1°52′34″W / 52.9851°N 1.8761°W / 52.9851; -1.8761
Owner	Merlin Entertainments
Opened	1 June 2003
Previous names	Cariba Creek
Operating season	All year round
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Pools	7 pools
Water slides	10 water slides

The Alton Towers Waterpark is a super fun water park located at the Alton Towers Resort in Staffordshire, England. It used to be called Cariba Creek. Imagine a tropical island lagoon, but indoors! This waterpark is right next to the Splash Landings Hotel and has awesome water rides and pools both inside and outside.

History of Alton Towers Waterpark

How the Waterpark Started

After the first Alton Towers Hotel opened in 1996, people started planning a second hotel. This new hotel would also have a cool water park! The water park was first going to be called Splash Landings. But in 2003, the hotel had to change its name from Calypso Springs. So, the water park's name changed too, becoming Cariba Creek.

Opening and Changes

The water park opened in June 2003, right alongside the new hotel. It had to close for a short time to finish some building work. When it first opened, only guests staying at the hotel could visit. But in 2004, the park started selling tickets to everyone!

In 2013, the water park celebrated a big birthday: its 10th anniversary!

Exciting Rides and Attractions

Get ready for a splash! The Alton Towers Waterpark has many fun rides and pools for everyone.

• Lagoona Bay
  • This is the main tropical swimming pool.
  • It has cool water cannons, geysers (water shooting up from the ground), and waterfalls.

• Wacky Waterworks Treehouse
  • This is a wooden 'treehouse' structure.
  • It's packed with water cannons and other fun things.
  • You can squirt water at people walking by!

• The Little Leak
  • This is a mini version of Lagoona Bay.
  • It's perfect for younger children to play safely.

• Bubbly Wubbly Pool
  • This is an outdoor pool.
  • It's heated, so it's warm and cozy.
  • It also has a whirlpool section for extra fun.

• The Master Blaster
  • This is the main attraction at the water park.
  • It's a "watercoaster" – like a roller coaster, but with water!
  • It's a super fast water slide with sharp turns, drops, and dark tunnels.

• Volcanic Springs
  • This is an indoor hot pool.
  • It's heated and a great place to relax.

• Lazy River (Calypso Creek)
  • This is a slow-moving water ride.
  • You float along under water jets and big buckets that tip water.

• Flash Floods
  • This is an outdoor pool area.
  • It has two slides that lead to a middle pool.
  • There are also three slides that go all the way to the bottom pool.

• The Tipping Bucket
  • Watch out! This is a giant bucket.
  • It fills up with 1000 litres of water.
  • Then, it tips all that water over everyone standing below!

• Rush & Rampage
  • These are two single ring slides.
  • Riders go through wide turns on these slides.

Food and Drink Options

When you get hungry or thirsty from all the splashing, there are places to grab a bite!

Adventurers Cave Cafe

• In 2016, a new cafe called Adventurers Cave opened.
• You can find it near the changing rooms at the front of the waterpark.

Ice Cream Shack

• The old food place, "The Original Sandwich Co.", has been replaced.
• Now, you can find the Ice Cream Shack inside the waterpark area.

Future Plans for the Waterpark

The Waterpark always looks for ways to get better and add new things.

Recent Improvements

• Over the winter of 2010, new entry gates were added. These help control how people enter the waterpark.
• The floor of the main pool was also replaced.
• In early 2013, the waterpark closed for three weeks for a big update.
• During this time, they added new lighting, new flooring, and new stairs.
• They also did a lot of painting and general repairs to keep everything looking great!