New 550k splash park to open in UK for free in time for Easter holidays

Families have shared their excitement on social media ahead of the much-anticipated opening of Saltwich Splash, in Droitwich, Worcestershire next week - and it's even free to enter

12:22, 31 Mar 2026

[A new 550,000 splash play area is coming to the UK]

A new 550,000 splash play area is coming to the UK(Image: Wychavon District Council)

An exciting new splash park is getting set to open in time for Easter - and families can enjoy it for free. Saltwich Splash in Droitwich, Worcestershire will open its doors for the first time on April 3.

The 550,000 development has stirred up much excitement within the local community and further afield. The attraction will feature boards with butterflies and flowers spraying water, water arches, a tipper bucket, scenic boulders and a water run with different levels.

There will also be plenty of outdoor seating. The new splash park will officially open on April 3 and be open each day between 10am and 6pm from now until September.

[ The new water play area called Saltwich Splash]

The new water play area is called Saltwich Splash(Image: Worcester Rocks)

The 550,000 project included moving the existing play area at the lido to space next to tennis courts, the Sun reports. Many have taken to social media to share their excitement.

One person said: It looks amazing!! What a fabulous addition to a great park.

Another added: This looks like a good summer meet up spot!

A spokesperson for Wychavon District Council said in a Facebook post: Water play season is nearly here and the kids are ready, even if the water is lets call it refreshing.

They added that they are also listening to feedback from the community and will hold a public consultation in the summer regarding fencing being installed around the new splash area, as well as two other water play sites in the area.

[It opens on April 3]

It opens on April 3(Image: Worcester Rocks)

In a Facebook post last year, Councillor Richard Morris revealed that the splash park was due to open in August 2025 but was pushed back.

The new Saltwich Splash is the third water play area to be upgraded in the area, with new water play spots open in Pershore last year and Evesham in 2023.

Elsewhere this Easter, Blackpools Pleasure Beach Resort is making sure theres plenty to get excited for, including extended opening hours, live family entertainment - and a hotel deal that means free tickets for the whole family.

The popular Twilight Thrills is making its return for the first time in 2026. On Friday 4 April, Pleasure Beach Resort is extending its opening hours and welcoming thrill seekers until 9pm. Guests can experience 11 hours of adrenaline filled fun on their favourite rides and enjoy on-park entertainment, including live DJ sets and roaming characters making appearances throughout the day.

From April 3-5, Pleasure Beach will also host Easter-themed entertainment, including egg decorating, Easter bonnet making and daily performances hosted by the Pleasure Beach Entertainment Team.

Guests will be able to get competitive and join in traditional Easter competitions like egg and spoon races, and bunny hop races. All entertainment will take place in The Hub and FY4 area of the park.

The following weekend, April 10-12 sees a three-day music led event, Turn It Up Festival, take place on the park. Hits from some of the industrys biggest stars, including K-Pop Demon Hunters, Sabrina Carpenter, Harry Styles and Taylor Swift, will be performed at Pleasure Beach, and the shows are included with every type of eTicket.

Guests can enjoy all that entertainment for less, as Pleasure Beach has extended its popular March weekend ticket offer. Prices have been reduced to 30 until April 6 to mark the start of the holiday season (excluding Saturday).

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Not only that, but now guests staying at either the Boulevard or Big Blue Hotel Sunday to Friday can get free tickets for their whole party.

Last year, this deal was only available on Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays, but has been extended for 2026.

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