Outdoor waterpark in Leicester

“Amazing little place for younger kids. My son is 7 and he loves every minute of it. The only slight dissapoint for me is the quality of food so we always take our own so no drama for us really”

“We really enjoyed this visit, it is worth booking as you have to get the bus from the car park to the house, really great your and house, so quirky, the food was great for a snaky lunch and there are lots of nice picnic tables if you want to take your own, super friendly staff”

“Amazing place. It was raining while we have been there but still well spent money. Whole visit took us around 1h30m. Ticket for senior was £10,25 and for adult £13,95. Free off road parking with toilets on the car park and inside. Lots of "washing hands" places. Bag of treats, including worms, nuts, seeds and fruits cost us £6 which i think was a good and reasonable price. Staff was very polite and friendly. There was always somebody available if needed. Wasn't too busy as our visit was on Tuesday when was raining but can't complain about this. We made 182 photos and 13 videos. Great experience and great memories. The place looks like is wheelchair friendly (but please double check). There was also small playground for the kids. So in few words: yes, the place is well worth to visit.”

“We had the best time ever at Aqua Park Rutland! From start to finish, the experience was smooth, exciting, and absolutely worth. The location itself is stunning set right on the edge of Rutland Water, surrounded by greenery and open sky. It’s such a beautiful spot for a summer day out, whether you’re participating or just watching.”

“Very open with a small wooded area and pond. Paths are all easy to walk on. There are toilets and dog wash facilities (you pay extra for dog wash service). The main walk is about 2.5 miles around the perimeter which passes by the local rugby ground where if it's Thursday or Friday opens as a delightful tearoom. Car parking is available via barrier entry.”

“There's a lot to see and lots of little trails around watermead. You can access via lots of different areas, there's many carparks. Lots of lakes to explore.”

“Rutland waters have always been pleasurable getaway from everyday busy life. Calm beautiful lake with huge car park, cafés, public toilets and plenty of bins located convincingly everywhere. Can easily spend a nice day out with friends and family, on a good sunny day, you can even get a boat ride too. Lots of benches to sit and enjoy the view of open landscapes and country side air. Always peaceful and quiet, it can get a little busy during summer times but plenty of space for everyone to relax.. Well maintained overall! Highly recommend to anyone wanting to just relax and get away for a day!”

“There is a great walking track around the reservoir that spans 24 kilometers in a circuit. I previously walked this route with my family as a practice before the West Highland Way. It's an excellent track to prepare for a long hike. The best time to walk the circuit is early in the morning - peace and quiet. Although most of the car park doesn’t open until 7:00 or 9:00 am, there are a few street parking spaces available near Barnsdale. I found that walking in the early hour provides the best sighting for birdwatching enthusiasts.”

“Every member of staff were a delight (apart from the woman in the paying booth.... They were kind and considerate and very child friendly! The rides were great as our two are ten and haven't really been on anything like that much. Excitement overload. The indoor slides and lazy river were a godsend as it was bitterly cold. There were some animals in the barn, and we enjoyed feeding them (50p for feed from a self-issue machine). Especially as the llama and goat were trying to eat the feed out of the machine! And the Shetland pony kicking the door to get more food. There were rabbits and meerkats too. The kids enjoyed picking a pumpkin too which was free with the ticket. Who knew choosing a pumpkin would bring so much delight. Thanks Twinlakes it was a blast!”

“We visited Twycross Zoo’s Lanterns of the Wild with myself, my partner, and our two young children (aged 2 years and 9 months), and we had a truly wonderful time. Seeing Santa in the grotto was a real highlight — he was absolutely brilliant with the babies, making the experience feel so special. Santa’s elves were fantastic too, especially Jingle and Jangle, who put on an amazing show and kept everyone entertained. The lanterns themselves were truly phenomenal and created such a magical atmosphere throughout the zoo. A lovely, festive experience for the whole family and one we’d highly recommend.”