A WATERPARK that was once the biggest in the UK is set to be demolished, five years after it closed down. Wet ‘n’ Wild in North Shields was the largest UK waterpark, with some record-breaking rides. 4 UK's once-largest waterpark is set to be demolished Credit: TeesPix Photos 4 Wet 'n' Wild was forced to close back in 2019 Credit: TeesPix Photos 4 It was sold to a developer earlier this year with people hoping it would reopen Credit: TeesPix Photos This includes the country’s longest waterslide Kamikaze (opened by Gladiators' Jet in 1993) and Britain’s biggest water slide, the 541ft-long Black Hole.
However, it was forced to close back in 2019, following both maintenance issues and a drop in visitor numbers. Back in June, fans of the closed-down attraction had hoped it would reopen after it was sold to an unnamed developer. Former owners Serco said at the time: “We’ve agreed to sell the site and have exchanged contracts with a local developer.
” Read more on waterparks ON A POLE I tried Euro theme park that's 'best for rollercoasters' - with huge waterpark BIG SPLASH UK's largest indoor waterpark is warm all year round & has biggest water coaster However, plans were submitted last month by Bloom Developments which show plans to demolish the waterpark. This includes the entire building and the external slides. According to local media , the destruction of the building is following a number of incidents at the site by people breaking into it.
The application states: "Property has recurrent breaking and entering with increasing anti-social behaviour. Most read in News Travel ISLE BE THERE Scotland's cleanest town with beautiful beaches revealed HORROR FIND 'Disgusted' cry NC500 visitors after discovering piles of human waste in laybys STAY SAFE Protect yourself against thieves - the uncomfortable truth about airport parking SAVE IT Expert reveals 'sweet spot' for booking flights that will save you hundreds "Demolition will enable future development." If given the go-ahead, the demolishment will take around eight weeks.
Huge UK waterpark with two outdoor pools, slides and wave machines set to reopen in time for summer Previous guests of the waterpark had expressed their sadness over the decision One person said: "Bring it back I say I'd love to take my kids. Another agreed: "Someone needs to start a petition and get this place back up and running." A third simple said: "End of an era.
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4 It was also home to record-breaking slides and rollercoasters Credit: TeesPix Photos.
