Incredible new UK aqua park set to open at idyllic beauty spot – just in time for summer
A POPULAR aqua park is set to offer summer fun to thousands of visitors and plans show it could be open in just weeks.
Aqua Park Group have extended their chain to a coastal town just three miles south of Cardiff city centre.
From next month Penarth residents could be battling an inflatable assault course with slides and climbing frames.
The pilot has already been agreed to run until September meaning holidaymakers have the chance to book in for the warmer months.
Aqua Park first opened in Cardiff Bay six years ago and welcomed tens of thousands of visitors.
The site temporarily closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic but reopened for the following summer seasons.
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Now, the chain has opted to head instead to Cosmeston Lake in the Vale of Glamorgan.
The former quarry is open all year round and is a haven for local wildlife.
With over 100 hectares of land and water, some areas have even been designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Swans, mallards and otters are just some of the waterfowl that call the endangered site their home.
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The latest attraction will likely be based on the east side of the lake which has previously been used for water-based leisure activities.
Boating, paddle boarding and canoeing have all taken place there in the past.
Aqua Park Group already runs two other locations, Rutland and Lakeside.
Schools and groups often head to the parks to enjoy a day out.
The website is yet to officially confirm the details the new assault course, however there is likely to be lots of action-packed fun.
Other sites have offered a Tornado Tower, cliff jumps, blast bags, giant slides, monkey bars and balance beams.
Adrenaline junkies and families could be in store to enjoy.
Reviews of the Lakeside venue suggest thousands of happy customers.
One wrote: "We would definitely recommend and will be returning for my daughter's birthday when we've stopped aching. Thank you to all the staff members."
Another put: "Couldn't rate the customer service high enough! Absolutely above and beyond, every one of them. An extremely inclusive bunch who couldn't have been more helpful."
The former Cardiff site boasted climbing walls, trampolines, balance bars slides and more, according to reviews.
A mother described spending a "great day out with the family".
She also added that she would "highly recommend" to others.
Someone else wrote: "A fantastic experience which offers a really fun and memorable experience for all ages. The staff were really friendly and helpful too!
"Just be aware that you will need to park Pay & Display Car Parks at either Cardiff Barrage (South) or the Lock Keeper's Car Park (North)."
The council's director of place, Marcus Goldsworthy, described the move from Cardiff Bay was part of an initiative for the council to generate more income.
Cosmeston's park facilities could also be improved by the plans.
The Penarth Times reported Goldsworthy's statement at a Vale Council environment an regeneration scrutiny committee meeting last month.
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He said: "In terms of the funding opportunity it did come to us in very short notice which is why it has moved quite quickly."
It is not clear whether the agreement for the pilot scheme has already been signed off by the local council.
