Wet N Wild, South Tyneside

Name: Wet N Wild
Address: Royal Quays, South Tyneside, NE29 6DA, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 191 296 1444

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Wet N Wild was an indoor water park situated in North Shields, Tyne and Wear, England. It was the United Kingdom's largest indoor water park when opened in 1993, a title subsequently claimed by Sandcastle Waterpark. The park was situated in the Royal Quays complex, and featured numerous slides, a wave machine, and rapids. It was confirmed Wet N Wild would reopen following a takeover by Moirai Capital Investments. As of 2020, the park has once again closed. It is currently unknown if it will reopen as a waterpark ()

Opened: 1993 (31 years ago)Coordinates: 54°59'45"N, 1°27'40"W

Address

Royal QuaysSouth Tyneside NE29 6DA United Kingdom

Contact

+44 191 296 1444

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Wet N Wild – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Royal Quays, Arbeia, High and Low Lights of North Shields, Jarrow Bridge.

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Shopping centre, Shopping
Royal Quays, South Tyneside
6 min walk • Royal Quays is an area of North Shields, North Tyneside, England, beside the River Tyne. Built on the site of former docks, and containing the pre-existing North Shields International Ferry Terminal, the area was renamed Royal Quays in 1990 and redeveloped with housing, a...
1.2 miNE
Ancient fortification remains and museum
Arbeia, South Tyneside
31 min walk • Arbeia was a large Roman fort in South Shields, Tyne & Wear, England, now ruined, and which has been partially reconstructed. It was first excavated in the 1870s and all modern buildings on the site were cleared in the 1970s.
1.5 miNE
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse
High and Low Lights of North Shields, South Tyneside
38 min walk • The High and Low Lights of North Shields are decommissioned leading lights in North Shields, Tyne and Wear in the United Kingdom.
1.2 miS
Bridge
Jarrow Bridge, Jarrow
31 min walk • Jarrow Bridge is a bridge in Jarrow, South Tyneside, England. Built from stone in the early 18th century, it previously carried the main road from South Shields to Jarrow across the River Don. It is registered as a grade II listed building.
1.5 miSW
City hall
Town Hall, Jarrow
39 min walk • Jarrow Town Hall is a municipal building in Grange Road, Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, England. The town hall, which was the headquarters of Jarrow Borough Council, is a Grade II listed building.
1.1 miNE
City hall
Tynemouth Town Hall, South Tyneside
29 min walk • Tynemouth Town Hall, also known as North Shields Town Hall, is a municipal building in Howard Street, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, England. The town hall, which was the headquarters of Tynemouth County Borough Council, is a Grade II listed building.
1.3 miNW
Museum
North Tyneside Steam Railway, Newcastle upon Tyne
33 min walk • The North Tyneside Steam Railway and Stephenson Steam Railway are visitor attractions in North Tyneside, North East England.
0.8 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Art gallery
Customs House, South Tyneside
21 min walk • The Customs House is an arts venue in South Shields, South Tyneside, North East England. It is the only non-amateur theatre in the borough, the local arts development agency, the largest gallery and, until recently, the only cinema.
0.9 miNE
Piers and boardwalks
Shields Ferry, South Tyneside
23 min walk • The Shields Ferry operates across the River Tyne, between North Shields and South Shields in Tyne and Wear, England. The service is operated by the Tyne and Wear PTE. Prior to takeover by the PTE in 1972, it was known as the Market Place Ferry.
1.2 miNE
Church
Christ Church, South Tyneside
31 min walk • Christ Church, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, England is an Anglican church in the parish of North Shields Christ Church, Diocese of Newcastle.
0.9 miE
54°59'51"N • 1°26'16"W
South Shields Market Square, South Tyneside
24 min walk • Market, Shopping

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Wet N Wild open?

Wet N Wild is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 8 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Wet N Wild?

Nearby attractions include Port of Tyne, Jarrow (19 min walk), Customs House, South Tyneside (21 min walk), Shields Ferry, South Tyneside (23 min walk), South Shields Market Square, South Tyneside (24 min walk).

How to get to Wet N Wild by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wet N Wild:

Bus

Coble Dene-E/B • Lines: 11 (1 min walk)
Royal Quays Outlet Centre • Lines: 11 (5 min walk)

Light rail

Meadow Well • Lines: Yellow (12 min walk)
Percy Main • Lines: Yellow (16 min walk)

Ferry

Newcastle • Lines: Newcastle - IJmuiden (14 min walk)

Train

Percy Main (18 min walk)